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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-07-02
JOHN H. NELSON

Died at his late residence, two
miles out South Florida avenue, this
morning at o'clock, after a linger-
ing illness.
Mr.. Nelson came here some time
asO from Chicago for his health.
Funeral services will be held at
the late residence on Sunday, July
4, at 4 p. m, and interment in the
Roselawn cemetery.
ore-Marlatt Co., successors to
the kimbrough Undertaking Co. +,
have charge of the funeral arrange
ments.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-07-02
Narrow Teachiro.

Those who teach morality, limiting
Its obligations to duties toward fam
lily or country, teach you a more or
less narrow egoism and lead you to
what IS evil for others and for them.
selves. Country and family are like
two circles drawn within greater
circle which contains them both; like
two steps of ladder without which
You could not climb any higher, but
upon which 1t is forbidden you to
stay your feet.-Mazzini.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-07-02
In Society
Lakeland Highlands Picnic

Adhcland d1gnlandS Picnic
The Lakeland Highlands monthly
moonlight picnic was recently held
on Lake Seward, southeast of the
Club House. At noon the girls col
lected the chickens, ducks and rice.
A big kettle was swung above the
camp fire, and the odor of that brew
must have extended way to Lake
land, for when night drew near, and
the cars began to file in, they
brought some people from that clas-
sy town which knows a good thing
when it smells it.
Next month they will come from
Tampa, which knows a good thing
when it hears it; the shouts of mer-
riment surely reached that far.
AS the cars drew up to the picnic
grounds which, as all know, are I'M
der and about the old wonder oaks
on Lake Seward, the occupants
took to the WATER some in boats,
but most in bathing suits. One boat
filled with young ladies dressed in
white, some rowing and one stand
ing and padding, made very pic
turesque sight over the water with
clump of hardwood trees on the
shore beyond for background.
They sang as they padded, and the
scene was as charming as the view,
especially as every note had such
joyous ring of health and happiness.
Mrs. C. H. Young, one of the
party had just returned from the
North where, in June, she had worn
a fur coat, when she was not shut
up in stuffy house warmed with
furnace. This is in June. remem-
ber She sang praises to Florida,
her adopted land, and especially to
Lakeland Highlands Who would
not. as we gathered on that lawn
covered with mass of grass that
some well call carpet grass" and
beheld the moonbeams Frightening
the scene and glimmering on the
water ripping behind the boats.
Everything spelled merriment. Oh,
it is good to be alive Poor appe-
tite, tasteless food, indigestion All
in that company who had ever had
these experiences had buried them
so deeply that if they ever come up
at all it will be in China.
Mrs. Atherton. Miss Jennie Temp
kins and Miss Frances Ward were
the refreshment committee. Those
girls cooked just as our mothers
used to cook. Every car was so
loaded with sandwiches. pickles and
watermelons that the occupants had
no place for their feet, and nothing
was carried home-not about the
feet anyway
Games played after supper turned
every bit of food into reddest blood
and pumped it to every fiber and
nerve. Thus tired bodies are being
rejuvenated, jaded nerves strength
ened, listlessness changed to enthus-
iasm, empty beings charged with en-
erey, weaklings are being sinewy.
The grip of the hand of those people
starts new life in one. and such a
genial and congenial company! All
had made good" in the North, but
are making better" down here, and
the children of such parents, reared
under such circumstances, will
make best"
ONE WHO WAS THERE.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-07-02
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

In compliance with the city or
dinance, which makes il a misde-
meanor for any dogs to run at large
during July and August unmuzzled,
notice is hereby given that any dogs
at large on or after July 6
without muzzles, will be put to death.
R. c.. ELLIS,
1928 Chief of Police.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-07-02

Now that it is certainty that the
Ford Motor Co. will give a rebate
to every retail purchaser of a Ford
car, purchased between the first of
last August and the last day of July
of this year, everyone needing a car
should avail themselves of the OPP
portunity to get one of these world
famous automobiles, prices being alb
solutely beyond the reach of compe-
tition. Place your order at once.
LAKELAND AUTOMOBILE & SUP
PLY CO.,
Local Agents for Ford Cars.
906Q
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-07-02
4KELAND ;
|LACONICS]
Sc of fire phone 5000

property of the Smith Shoe
ich they attempted to remove
lkeland, remains in a car on
&c. L. tracks at the freight
having been attached by
b of the company.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-07-02

j. A. Wilkinson and family
OWNS today into their hand
new home on South Florida
E, which is one of the most
h, up-to-date and attractive
In the city.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-07-02

foodmen Circle held a most
! meeting last night, which
kry standpoint was a greet
The ladies had with them
occasion the entire Grove Of
Circle having recently been
b there, the membership of
tended in a body. There
b members of the Port Tam
'Boca Grande Circles. Tic
|as well as the local Circle
lost pleasant evening 20
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-07-02

4ary and Genevieve Simmons
~ for st. Petersburg to visit
lqesie and Effie Brassell at
home in st. Petersburg for
leeks.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-07-02

Telegram is requested to ask
ne finding the pink cameo
belon ging to Miss Verda
bon to please leave same with
n F. Hines, 405 South Ken
avenue.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-07-02

!. L. G.. Yarley and little
ter, Marjorie, left today for
pld home in Ehrhardt, S. c.,
they will spend a few weeks
friends and relatives.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-07-02

William Boyle, of billiard,
] to his home tomorrow after
mt weeks visit in Lakeland,
pst of his son, MIR. w. S.
md family.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-07-02

T.. S. Marshall and charming
be Jacksonville, are in the city
Re guests of DR.. and Mrs. A.
ck1on. Mr.. Marshall is a gov
nt attorney and is here ON bus
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-07-02

Smith Hardin, presiding ell
Ihe Palatka district, and Ole
host beloved ministers in the
|st Conference, is spending
here ON business
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-07-02

~. ]. Simon left yesterday
Aicago, where he will spend
Kline before going on to Cali
where he will visit the fruit
Ind later take in the exposi-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-07-02

1. Winston Lawler, formerly
ma Norvell, is up from Fort
the guest of her parents,
nd Mrs. w. C.. Norvell.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-07-02

Verda Thompson left today
awhile, Tenn, where she
1ter Peabody College to fur
Meet herself in the art of
king, canning and preserv-
Irfous fruits and vegetables.
NJ be away about six weeks,
- many friends wish her a
Iasant as well as profitable
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-07-02
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

All dogs not muzzled by July 6
Will be shot. r. c. ELLIS,
429S. Chief of Police.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-07-02

The item in yesterdays paper
|6 to the closing of the Ma
Hotel by Mr.. 7. |. Mcintosh,
elegram made an inadvertent
|es what was intended to have
aid was that Mr.. Mcintosh
lOeing the Orange Hotel :or q
time. The Mantanzas is still
M0 doing a lively business.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-07-02
file Entertained

y. F. Hoef1e entertained the
BIB at her beautiful home at
] Highlands yesterday after
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-07-02
Growth of the Phosphate Industry

From recent bulletin issued by
the U. S. geological survey, statis-
tics show that while the output of
phosphate for the year 1914 showed
a decrease of 377.1 rs tons or - per
cent, the output for Florida has in
creased since 1912 from GA per cent
to 81 per cent of the rock produced
in the United States
This is one of Florida's chief in
dustries, disbursing over three mil
lions annually in pay roll and as the
district within thirty miles of Lake
land produces over so per cent of
the output of the State, the increas-
ing prosperity of this section can be
more readily understood
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-07-02
CaterpiIlar's Short Siuht.

1t is said that q caterpillar cannot
see anything at distance beyond two
ffths of m ,nch
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-07-02
Sand AAhalt Roads

to New York Construction Com
pany to build 3 miles of sandals
phalt road to be completed in Us
working days
The commissioners of the town of
Fellsmere are contemplating 2,S64
feet of sand-asphalt paving.
The city of Tampa will pave with
sand-asphalt 1920 square yards on
North Boulevard, 300 square yards
on Highland avenue. and $500
square yards on neigh boring streets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-22
WARM CONTESTS OVER PROPOSED
 DIXIE HIGHWAY
Argument Before Commis- sioners for Places on Route Are Completed-No Indi-
 cation of Route Given

Chattanooga, May 21.-Areuments be. fore the IA Dixie highway commission CTS for places on the Chicago to Miami, Fla. roadway were completed here to- night by the contesting delegations from all the seven states interested ex- cepting Illinois. Representatives of that state will be heard early tomorrow after which the commission will go into ex- ecutive session and select the actual route for the highway.
 Claims of sections competing for the route in Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana, were presented at todays ses- sion which did not adjourn until B D. m. and several warm contests de- veloped. Chief interest however, was held by the rivalry between Louisville and Cincinnati for locations on the high way The former city's claims were sup ported by representatives from Indian apolis and Nashville in addition to the speakers from Louisville, while dele gates from eastern Tennessee and the blue grass section of Kentucky ar gued in consonance with Ohios repre- sentatives. Louisville in turn supported the Nashville road as against central and eastern Tennessee routes and Gin cinnatis speakers advocated the blue grass regions cause in opposition to the routes in western Kentucky.
 The highway commissioners have given no indication of the route they expect to adopt, but they stated tonight they would complete their selection by tomorrow evening.
 The argument on behalf of Ohio for representation on the highway was led by former Governor James Cox, former Congressman Ralph D. Cole of Findlay and Harry R. Probasco of Cincinnati
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-22
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Clean Up Police Department

To the Editor of The Age Herald
 Your article on the police department of this city is able and timely. but you should go further. If there ever was city that needed cleaning in a depart ment, we have a police department that should go to the laundry from top to bot tom. There no doubt are some good men on the force, but we need a head-big' broad organizer and disciplnarian-to see the men do their duty.
 Who runs the police department One desk sergeant, two of the so-called purity squad and one of the detectives is con suited on all things before action is taken and their O. K has to be had before any thing is done. What a farce such a force is. and to be paid by the taxpayers. What for?
 The monthly reports on paper look good, but how would it look if the things un- done were also printed.
 Now, an ounce of preventative is worth a pound of cure, so why not give us a thorough course of preventative? Take two-thrds of the so-called plain clothes men and put them on beats, let the resi- dent part of the city see an officer now and then; let them go up and down some of the alleys, and if they are not blind there Is plenty for them to do, and in the right place. There are men on the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-22
OFFICERS
 COURT-MARTIALED

Paris, May 22.-u:o5 a. m.)-Havas' Bucharest correspondent says:
 .Ten Turkish officers of field rank have been taken to Stamboul from the Dardan- elles to be court-martialed for refusing to obey their German commanders.
 "The Turkish cruiser Goeben. badly damaged has been lowed into the Gold en Horn by the cruiser Breslau.
 "The Constantinople authorities we'd nesday arrested a number of Christians and foreigners and even some Mussui- mans. They are charged with plotting against the Young Turks.
 General dscontent in Constantinople is increasing, but the existing reign of terror makes outward manifestations im- possible.
 Reports that Italy Is about to declare war on Turkey and assist in the attack on the Dardanelles have brought about deep gloom in Constantinople.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-22
SENSATIONS WILL FIGURE IN REPORT SAYS MR. MERRITT Committee to Begin Scar ing Up Several Other Cats" Next Monday THINKS BOND ISSUE IS FACING TROUBLE Has Heard Nothing About Another Split Session Except the
 Reports in the News
 papers

That the report of the legislative committee on investigation would in part be sensational and in whole an eyeopener to the people of the state, was intimated by Henry P Merritt. chairman of that committee, who was in Birmingham last night
 MT. Merritt corrected a rumor to the effect that the committee had com pleted taking testimony and thai all remaining to be done was the compila- ton of the report. On the contrary, he stated that the committee would resume session Monday and undertake the work of soaring up several other cats
 There are countless little items still requiring our attention" he added. At the present time we have two auditors working on the books of the various departments. The people have no idea of the situation which does and has existed and of the opportunities that are offered to make corrections in that extravaganza in little matters might be eliminated.
 Honesty and Economy
 T am not running for office. But Were I, my platform would be for hon. esty and economy in the affairs of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-22

force incapacitated-some physically, some so illiterate they cannot write, let alone read writing. and scarcely print
 And why is 1t case with reward attached always has the best of attention and work7 What right has anyone to take reward for doing his duty and for which he draws a salary from the city? When there is a reward 1t should go into the city fund, for from all &C., counts we need the money
 Commissioner Lane should take time to look into these matters. and give Bir- mingham citizens relief and lots of it. Commence and clean and not wait for the coming election to give us what is our just dues.
 Do it now lest 1t be too late Your hum- ble servant l.. C. JONES.
 Birmingham, May IS, 1915.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-22
Has Made Strong Case

London, May 2.-t6.40 D. m.)-Repre- sentative American shipping firm interests generally agree that the British govern nent has a strong case in the foreign office memorandum defending British treatment of detained cargoes. Lively exception is taken. however, to the para : graph devoted to defense of the govern ment's action in regard to meat ship nents.
 The foreign office stated that negotia- tons for settlement of these cases had come to a standstill. owing to the ex- orbitant terms insisted upon by the repre- sentatives of the American packers
 One of the leading representatives, on the American side in these negotiations declared that in this paragraph the British government had been wholly evasrve and absolutely unfair. The American conten- ton is substantially as follows:
 The meat was purchased under contract in Chicago for shipment to Scandinavian countries. When these cargoes were de- tained, the packers told the British gov ernment that, while believing their 0e- tention was wholly illegal under interna- tional law, they were willing to come to friendly settlement Nevertheless, as business men. and to avoid a great loss on the part of their client they must insist that the government give them the contract price which they would receive in Scandinavia. as the meat was prepared for northern climes and was not suitable for the local market. Not only would it bring a low price here on that account. but if they agreed to the government $ plan to sell it at auction the dumping of huge consignments on the local market would bring about reduction in prices. Hence their refusal to agree to the gov ernment's proposal to auction the cargoes.
 Greatly Iritated
 They admit. however that had they known the negotiations would extend over such long period of time they would have insisted on the cargoes being taken immediately into the prize court. Even now, they assert, the best they can get from the government is the promise that the case be set for June 2. and they arc unable to obtain a definite promise that the actual trial will begin on that date.
 The packers also are greatly irritated at the conditions under which they are compelled to unload their cargoes. They say that in some instances the meat is aI- lowed to spoil in the sun.
 In response to these assertions. British
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-22
ZEPPELINS MAY USE BOMBS CHARGED WITH
 POISONOUS GASES
English Citizens Warned to Close Windows and Keep Out Gases in Event of Another
 Aerial Raid

London. May H.-(8:25 D. m.)--An inti- nation that German Zeppelin airships probably will use bombs charged with poisonous gases If they make raids in London is contained in a notice issued by Scotland Yard tonight.
 To the caution previously given that the public should take refuge in houses in or der to be out of the way of the frag- ments of shells which might be fired-at enemy aircraft. is the following added in- junction.
 Tt would be well for persons thus talk ing refuge to keep all windows and doors on lower floors closed. so as to prevent the admission of deleterious gases"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-22

officials contend that the argument of the packers in regard to prices cuts both ways. Admitting that the meat is unsuitable for the domestic market, they say that payment of the Scandinavian rate would mean a loss of several mil lions to the British government.
 In view of this fact, the negotiations came to a deadlock, because the Ameri- cans refused to continue them unless the government would concede the Scan- dinavian contract price.
 During these negotiations the govern ment has attempted unsuceessfully to reach general agreement with the pack CTS. under which the amount of meat shipped to Scandinavia would be limited to the actual figures of local consump- ton there. The government contends it is not seeking to delay prize court pro- ceedings, and makes the definite promise that the cases will be tried as soon as after the holiday next Monday as pos et1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-22
STOP DEPARTURE OF
 GREEK STEAMERS

Paris. May 21,A Havas dispatch from Athens says the authorities at Vourla, in the smyrna roadstead, have prohibited the departure of three Greek steamers and also all communication between the ships and their officers who had landed.
 The Greek consul at Smyrna protested to the vali, who replied that the prohibit tion had been ordered by Constantinople for strategical reasons The val added that he expected the vessels would be re- leased tomorrow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-22
PEACE IN ORIENT
 NOW SOLIDIFIED

Tckio. May 22.-Go:45 a. m)--Count OR,ma. the Japanese premier, told the Diet today that the conclusion of negotia tions between Japan and China meant that peace in the orient had been solidl- fled and that the friendly relations be- tween China and Japan had been brougJt closer than ever.
 The premier requested supplemental credits which, 1t Is understood are need ed chiefly for the development of the army and navy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-22
STATE INSURANCE COMPANIES MERGE American Health and Acci- dent and Peoples Com
 panies Combine

The merger of two big Alabama insur- ance companies. the American Health and Accident Insurance with the Peoples In suranee company, was announced yester- day. These two companies have combined their forces and their assets and will henceforth be known as the American Peoples Insurance company.
 The merger was perfected through d committee consisting of l.. M. Dyke, John M. Corr, and E. E. Smith acting for the American Health and Accident Insurance company, with J. Robert Riley and Dr. J. H. Terrell acting for the Peoples com pany. Under the new arrangement Dr. Terrell becomes president of the new com pany. J. Robert Riley becomes general manager, Dr. Long continues as vice president of the company, while E. E. Smith continues as secretary-treasurer of the concern. The directorate is in. creased from nine to 15 members.
 Each of these companies has been oo- ing large business. and the merger makes one of the most powerful com panies of it's kind in the state
 The combined business of the two com panies wills be handled from the same offices as heretofore. except that all home office business will go from the First National bank building ofticess while agency and local business will be handled from the offices at 2l191a First avenue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-22
Henry C. Mayer Dead

Philadelphia. May 21-rhe Rev. Henry C. Mayer, prominent as a missionary and educational worker in Mexico and Cuba. died here today. He was 72 years old and had charges at Pass Christian. Miss, and other southern points during his earlier years in the Protestant Episcopal ministry He was son-in-law of the late Bishop Stevens of this diocese.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-22
LIVELY BOMBARDMENT OF THE DARDANELLES

London. May 21.--ts:N p. m.)-"There was lively bombardment yesterday O. the Dardanelles. directed principally against numerous Turkish camps at Komu Bornu. on the Asiatic side." said Reuters Athens correspondent Tt is stated that Chank Kalessi has been de- stroyed and the town of Gailipoli has been badly damaged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-22
Soldiers to Have Tea

Paris. May 21.-t5:50 D. m.)-Gen- eral Joffre. French commander-in- chief has approved the issuance Of tenth part of an ounce of tea daily to ca oh soldier during warm weather. Ex- perience has shown that tea is whole some drink and easily distributed among the men in the trenches. The supply depots also have been author ized to issue four-fifths of pint of wine daily to each man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-22
Acquire New Paper

Austin. Tex. May 21.-Announcement was made here tonight by officers of the Austin Statesman company that they have acquired the Austin Tribune, Aus tins afternoon newspaper. and that they will operate hereafter both the Austin Statesman and the Austin Tribune as morning and afternoon papers. respec- lively.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-22
Birmingham Made Fine Impression

To the Editor of The Age- Herald;
 am quite sure that the results which will be obtained by our northern repre- sentatives' visit to Birmingham will be more than expected A trip of this kind is not only an educational one to our men, assists them in securing competitive traffic, but will undoubtedly result in Birmingham securing a great many tour ists from the north that have heretofore simply passed through our beautiful city. The entire party was very much pleased with the nice writeup given us in your paper numerous copies of which were mailed by our representatives to friends in the north.
 Thanking you again for the courtesies received at your hands. l am. sincerely yours. G. H. BOWER,
 General Passenger Agent
 Memphis May 1S 1915.