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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-06-01
Wise Rather Than Witty.

Be rather wise than witty, for much wit hath commonly much froth, ana it is hard to jest and not sometimes jeer, too, which many times sinks deeper than was intended or expect ed, and what was designed for mirth ends in sadness.-C. Trenchild.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-06-01
7enaQe 9tde1Qea

Sick headache, biliousness, piles and bad breath are usually caused by inac- tive bowels. Get box of Rexau Orderlies. They act gently and etfec- lively. Sold only by us at 10 cents.
 HedsIrs, The Quality Store.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-06-01
u.b,+ ,s Internal Principle,

Habit Is Internal Principle. Habit is an internal principle Which leads us to do easily. naturally, ana with growing certainty. what we oo often.-Webster.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-06-01
HEAR WATER RATE.
 PLEA 0N THURSDAY
Examiner Laroe of !. c. c. Will Conduct Hearing on
 Freight Rate Matter.

Examiner l4aroe of the interstate commerce commission will begin a hearing here Thursday morning. on the petition of the Pine Bluff traffic bureau, in which the local bureau asks the commission to order the railroads to put into effect a combi- nation rail and water rate 10 plne Bluff from central shipping points ill the northern and eastern states.
 The petition is considered a mat
 ter of prime importance not only to Pine Bluff, but the Memphis, Little Rock and other cities in this .-v- ton, to Memphis because it will like ly be the point at which the freight rate will be transferred from the roads to the boats, and to Little RocK Pine Bluff and other towns on the Arkansas river because it will give lower rates for large quantities of freight than can be handled by the combination shipping system.
 A dozen or more attorneys 1nG other representatives of the railroad lines interested will be present at the hearing. as will also A. R. Bragg, traffic manager of the Merchants Freight bureau of Little Rock, Capt. Ed Rowland, ST, river man, of Mem phis; A.. A. Powell of the Arkansas City Packet company of Memphis, and F. F. Stewart of the River X Rail storage company at Monpals. The local freight bureau, through Commissioner w. M. Taylor and As sistant Commissioner J. H. Harrison, has prepared a mass of documentary evidence to place before the eXamin CT, most of this being in the nature of statistics to show the difference in the present rates and the rates which are likely to be made effective if the petition is granted The l. ar- ing is expected to continue two days.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-17
CO. D. ACTED AS
GOV. TRAMMFLL'S
ESCORT TO STATE
ENCAMPMENT GROUNDS

Youkon, State Camp Grounds, Aug.
I7.-All the officers at the State en-
campment were invited by the Jack
sonville Chamber of Commerce to
attend a smoker on Friday evening.
Automobiles were sent out for the
guests.
The entertainment consisted of
speeches, music, representations,
etc. Senator Drane, of Lakeland,
was present and gave an excellent
address which held the closest at
tention of his audience and called
forth generous applause.
OF the eighteen Co. d men who
qualified in the preliminary shoot
ing, seven have now qualified as
sharpshooters, and Capt. Steitz as
expert riflemen. These eight-we
have not received the list of names
will stay over for two days and try
for a place on the State Rifle team
Should any qualify for this, they will
take part in the national tournament
which will be held this year at
Black Point, though it has hitherto
been held at points in New Jersey
fifty" a comedy feature.
Co. D mounted guard Sunday af
ternoon and Capt. Steitz was officer
Of the day
Yesterday Co. d was chosen to ac'
as military escort to Governor Tram
NELL who arrived at o'clock. Thu
governor was much pleased to learl
that he would be escorted by the or
ganization from his home city.
Co. d was sent out last night t
pitch temporary camp and provid
all night arrangements for their or
ganization.
At Capt. Steitz is remaining owe
for the extra shooting, the Lakelan
organization will return home unde
command of First Lieut. Will
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-17
PECULIAR COINCIDENCE
IN CONNECTION WITH
DEATH OF |. R. BATTLE

A remarkable coincidence is relat-
ed in connection with the death, on
Sunday afternoon of MIR. l.. R.
Battle. At about the hour of his
death, or shortly before, Mr.. II. J
Drane, his longtime friend, lay
down for an after-dinner rest, and
his mind reverted to Mr.. Battle in
connection with some political incl
dentt. At he same time a feeling of
restlessness and wakefulness took
possession of him, and he found 1t
impossible to rid his mind of memo
ries in which Mr.. Battle was asso-
ciated. Finally, he sank into a
troubled, sleep, and the first words
he heard when he awakened was the
announcement made by one of the
family, Mr.. Battle is dead"
A short time before the end came,
Mr.. Battle, who was not thought to
be in SO serious condition, asked
his son. Laurie, to read to him from
! the Tampa Tribune. The son asked
what portion of the paper he would
prefer to have read. He answered
"See If there is anything in there
about Mr.. Drane's candidacy" AT
ter looking over the paper, the youns
man said he did not see anything
on the subject. and Mr.. Battle an
swered, "Well, never mind" A few
minutes afterwards he died.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-17
Miss Annie Laurie Warning
Entertained Last Evening

Miss Annie Laurie Warning enter
tanned a number of her friends last
evening at her attractive home on
South Florida avenue with "slum-
Der" party in honor of Miss Esther
Twitt of Tampa. The guests arrived
late in the afternoon and dined
with the hostess, after which they
took motor ride, returning later to
the Silver Palace where they were
served with delicious refreshments
They were then driven to the home
of the hostess. where social con-
verse, games, music and other d.
versions served to keep the young
ladies awake, and it was not until
the wee sma' hours that they "slum'
bered y Those who enjoyed the ev'
ening with Miss Waring were the
honoree, Misses Esther Twitt, Mel
Booth, Florence Broad of Tampa
Frances Holland and Margaret Lee
of Kissimmee.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-17
WANTS MONUMENT TO
FLAGLER IN JACKSONVILLE

st. Augustine and Miami are
planning to build monuments to the
memory of Henry NJ. Flagler and
in grititude for the benefits he con-
ferred on them Should not Jack
sonville do likewise?
Mr.. Flagler came to Florida and
found the East Coast wilderness.
He converted it into garden. His
railroad opened up the country not
only to settlers but to tourists as
well. He built hotels to accommo-
date the visitors. He advertised the
beauties of both the country and
, climate. Then the influx began !.
Theimmigrants and thevisitors flow
ed through Jacksonville. Some OF
them stayed here days and weeks.
Someof them made their winter
homes here. Others located per
manently
Thousands of people came to know
Jacksonville through the enterprises
OF Henry M, Flagler II would be
pretty Acknowledgement of oul
appreciation to erect a monument
TO his memory Jacksonville Met
ropolis.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-17
IN SOCIETY

terrain in honor of their son, Mr..
Henry Cole, with a seven-course din
ner this evening at their lovely new
home on Lake Morton. The recep-
tion room and dining room will be
decorated with profusion of ferns,
roses and other cut flowers, effective
ly carrying out the color scheme of
green and white. After dinner,
tables for cards will be arranged
and this fascinating pastime will be
participated in by the guests. Those
who are invited to be present are
Misses Hazel Williams, Heloise Bow
yer, Mary Grower, Mary Reynolds.
Julietta Patterson, Dorothy Bates,
Anna Cardwell. Messrs. Fl. l.. King,
TRULY O'Steen, Albert Smith, Will
liam Moore. Grady Deem, and Will
liam Sammon.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-17
Interesting Program Rendered
By Woman's Mission
And Aid Society


The Woman's Mission and Aid
Society held their regular monthly
program meeting at the First Bap-
list church yesterday at $3.50 p. m.
The Aurora Circle carried out the
program under the direction of their
efficient leader. Mrs. W. ID. Ed
wards.
THE God of Nations was the
subject of the Bible study
Mesdames Amidon, Haldemann.
Davis, Clonts and Combs gave talks
on the different phases of the work
in Mexico. Mrs. Harry Parker rem
dered a piano solo and quartette
of ladies sang an appropriate selec-
ton. The society are to furnish
the program for the evening service
Sunday, Aug. %.
A talk by Miss Cora Hancock, a
graduate of the training school al
! Louisville. Ky, will be one OF the
special features.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-17
CARD OF THANKS

The family of the late l.. Bat
tie take this method to thank the
MANY friends whose generous sym
pathy and kindly offices did every
thing possible to tighten the great
bereavement the; sustained IN the
death of devoted and beloved hua-
hand and father. The floral tri-
butes. many from a distance, were
appreciated beyond measure; especl-
ally the beautiful design sent BY VI
vision No. 769, Brotherhood OF 10
connective Engineers, which was sen
from Sanford The sympathy ana
kindness of each and every friend
&c noted and will always be. CRATE
fully remembered. Respectfully
MRS. L. r BATTLE
AND FAMILY
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-17

However, Mr. Bryan may have
lie by resigning at this critical
time said the lyceum manager,
there is no doubt that he will con-
tinue to be one of the best attrac-
lions on the lecture platform. He
will have no trouble in obtaining all
there will be no difficulty in booking
him for as many weeks as he cares
to work. His financial prospects are
not diminished by his retirement
from the cabinet"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-17
TELEGRAM TO ISSUE SPECIAL
EDITION IN THE FALL

Preparations are taking shape for
a great industrial special edition OF
the Evening Telegram, to be issue
in the fall, at the proper time for
distribution throughout the North.
This office in the past has set high
water mark in the State for publica-
tions of this character, and the forth
coming edition will be one Lakeland
reople will be proud to send out az
a representative of their city The
editor has been convinced by recent
observation that a heavy influx oil
people will come to Florida this win,
ter, and many thousands of copies oil
this 2reat paper going north at the
proper time will be of inestimable
advantage to this community.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-17
BRYAN CAN EARN HUGE
SUM ON LECTURES

Washington, d. c., Aug. II
The large earning power of William
ennings Bryan as lecturer is not
generally appreciated by the public.
An estimate was made recently by
the manager of lyceum bureau that
by devoting his attention to the
chautauquas and lyceums the for
mer Secretary of State can earn at
his present scale of prices more than
$4,000 a year.
With Mr.. Bryan's physical
strength it is possible for him to de-
liver three lectures day. and he
has done it on more than one tour
This, however, would require care
full booking, with short jumps be-
| tween towns But it is entirely feas
IDLE, it is stated, to book him
throughout the chautauqua summer
season of about fourteen weeks, 81
that he can make two lectures every
day.
Mr.. Bryans terms for lecturin!
are as follows: He receives guar
antee of $3.50 each lecture. Afte
that amount is taken in at the gat
he and the management divide tn
remainder equally. Mr.. Bryan
share sometimes runs over $500 70
p lecture. but it will average $35
through the season, 1t is estimated
This would give him an income q
$4,000 week, or $5S,S00 for tn
chautauqua season of fourtee
weeks.
During the remaining thirty
eight weeks of the year this lyceul
manager estimated, Mr.. Brya
could average six lectures a weel
which would give him gross in
come Of $2,1OO week, or $3.50
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-17

Mr.. NJ. Agrees and charming lit
le daughter, Rosalia, of Knoxville
Tenn, are in the city, guests of the
Hotel KILLER. Mr.. Agrees on the oc-
aston of his last visit to Lakeland
purchased a half-block from Mr..
John F. Cox overlooking Lake Nor
on, corner of Success avenue and
Lake Morton Drive, where he Will
rect one of the handsomest homes
p the city about Jan. 1. Mr.. Agrees,
IN his return to Knoxville, Will
hake preparations to remove MS
|amily here. His little daughter
fho is but EIGHT years old, insisted
n Campaigning her father to see
me town, which he has been so en-
|husiasic over ever since his hrst
(isit, and when she arrived, her first
lSclaration was, "These must be
Ice people here, the town looks so
Pea A very good recommended
|ion from a very sweet little lady
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-17

for the thirty-eight weeks. This,
added to the $5S,SOO for the chau-
tauuua season, would give him an
income for the year of $137,SOO.
His expenses would be small out
side of the cost of travelling.
From these figures it will be seen
that in leaving the post of Secre-
tary of State, with it's $4,000 sal
airy, Mr.. Bryan is not making a
financial ysacrifice. He could rest
half the year and still have an in
come nearly as large as that of the
President.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-17
Wis Helen Conibear

IN ertain This Evening
The beautiful home of DR. w II
'cnloear on Lake Hollingsworth will
'e the scene of very pretty social
ahalr this evening when his daugh-
Ter. Miss Helen Conibear will enter
tain number of her friends in her
usual delightful way. AS the guests
arrive they will be served with
ffult punch by Miss Helen and in
Vlted to the veranda where tables
for the interesting game of Keno"
VIII be arranged. Dancing will also
DC INDUCED in and music on the vic
, trola and piano will furnish the nee
essary accompaniment to this pleas
ing diversion. Delicious refresh
ments of grape ice cream and cake
VIII be served by the hostess, assist
ed by her sister. Miss Florence Conf
bear. This will be the last affair
given by Miss Helen before leaving
for Tallahassee, where she will 60
III September to enter the Florida
State College for Women. Those who
are invited to attend this delightful
affair are Misses Gladys Wilson, An
ME Cargill Mayes, Ethel Lee of Kis-
simmee, Mary Jackson. Genevieve
Morrow, Hazel Ormsby, Ruth Skip.
per, Mildred Youngs, Mildred Hamp-
ton, Olive Woods, Ruby Turner
Evangeline Sammon, Mrs. Thoma.
Hatcher, MeSsrs Will Pritchett, Lee
land McMullen, David Strohaker
Forrest Clonts, AlonZo Trueblood
Ned Skipper, Mercer Holland, ALFRED
Chiles, Loring Bracken. Lloyd Hooks
Sam Hagan and Paul Sammon
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-17

Mrs. j. E. Melton, Miss Mamie
md Mr.. John E. Melton, Jr., have
kturned to Lakeland after spending
fveral weeks at Tennille, Ga i.
ghere they were the guests of rela-
ives and friends. They were accom-
|anied home by Mr.. Melton, who,
With Mr.. C. w. Dean have been on
n extended trip through north
TEST in connection with the land
cal in which they were interested,
ir, Melton reports conditions in
bat great grain-producing section as
eing very prosperous, the banks
aving enormous deposits, the only
ificulty being in lending the
honey. 1t is suggested that they
End little of it down this way,
here it can be used to great ad-
antage.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-17
Reading Circle

Reading Circle
The Reading Circle of the First
Methodist church met yesterday al
ernoon with Mrs. G. w. Watson at
her home on South Florida avenue.
The first chapters of their new book.
"The Child in Their Midst" were
read by Mrs. Boswell and Mrs. Guy
Toph, after which social hour was
enjoyed. Delicious refreshments of
sherbet and cake were then served
by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. w.
G. Norvell.
Those who were present were Mrs.
Sadler, Mrs. Epson, Mrs. ]. Lawton
Moon of Clearwater. Mrs. J Edgar
Wilson, Mrs. w. c. Norvell, Mrs
IL. F.. Mcdonald, Mrs. w. M. Bos'
we'll. Mrs. Guy Toph, Mrs. George
Murrell, Mrs. G. P. Webb, Mrs. q
p. Quaintance, Mrs. A. II. Darra'
colt, Mrs. NJ. G. Warning, Misses
Sarah Polk and Gertrude DeRieux
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-17

Mrs. Ruby Bridges, who has so
conducted the Fern
high Inn, has taken charge OF the
|ostelry on Massachusetts, avenue,
brmerly known as the Dad Hines
hotetl. and will operate the same
|nder the name of the Bridges Ho-
el. Mrs. Bridges experience in
he hotel business in the past has
|een most creditable, and in the new
bcation she, undoubtedly, will meet
Sith an even larger measure of sue
|ess
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-17
HORSE RUNS AWAY
STOPPED IN THE PARK

An exciting incident occurred this
afternoon when a horse belonging to
the Tweedell grocery ran away. hav-
ing become resive from STANDING.
and what might have been a serious
affair was brought to speedy eli
max by the resistance of an iron
chair in the park. which the animal
attempted to jump in his hasty ca
reer through that place. Two shafts
splintered and one wheel broken sum
up the total wreckaee. and the
horse was speedily brought to a
standstill and his trip ended by q
score of willing hands, when he was
temporarily stopped by the bench
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-17

Word was received by Sheriff
Spencer yesterday that W.. w. Ed
wards, a former resident of this
city, wanted here on charge of en-
bezzlement, had been arrested In
Newmarket, Va, and would waiv"
extradition If an officer with the
proper papers was sent Immediately
Deputy Sheriff Woodward will prob,
ably leave today for the prisoner
Edwards is accused of selling an au'
tomobile which he did not own tt
Dell Pettys, an automobile agen
here Tampa Tribune. Edwards
is we'll known here, being son OF
Mrs. M. L. Robinson.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-17

Mr.. and Mrs. l.. B. Jones', who
ave been residents of Lakeland for
be past five years, left today for
(endersonville, N. c., where they
Fill reside in future, making the
hange for the benefit of Mr.. Jones
those health is not satisfactory.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-17
NOTICE, F. G. A. M.

There will be a special meeting of
Lakeland Lodge No. 81, F. e. a.
NJ. next Thursday night, at I
o'clock There will be third degree
work and refreshments. A full at
tendance is desired.
j. F.. WILSON, w NJ
f. o. Garland, Secretary.
Tu-Wd-Th
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-17

Misses Irma and Della Strain, who
I'VE been the guests of their cousin.
+. w. H. Strain, and family for
i past week, returned to their
,me in Fl. Meade yesterday.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-17

Mr. II. H. Register is having his
,ttage at the corner of Missouri
venue and Lime street renovated
nd will move back to Lakeland from
artow and occupy same in about Z
onth to six weeks.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-17

Miss Julietta Patterson will arrive
, Lakeland this afternoon to spend
be evening, having come down to
ttend the dinner party given in
onor of Mr.. Henry Cole, who leaves
Dr. Chicago soon.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-17

Mr.. Clarence Smith left Sunday
|r his former home in LaFollette,
enn., where he will spend about
rec weeks the guest of relatives.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-17

FOR SALE-S0 head pure barred
Plymouth Rock hens, 75c each.
See w. M Riddle at Polk county
Lumber Co. from Z m. to 4:30
m 44OS
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-17

II a couple took boat ride on
Lake Parker at night, would it be
oy MOONEY LIGHT?
Fido. don't bite that piano leg.
An all star program tonight. Mary
Fuller and King Baggott in the
lead: four fine feature reels.
.
FTFTY-FTTY
Comedy scream with King Baggott
.
- THE WITCHES
Two reel thriller with Mary Fuller
POSITIVELY NO
Comedy scream
=
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-17

Mr.. Cathcart, who has spent the
st three weeks at his former home
Baltimore, Nd, returned to Lake
nd yesterday.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-17

Mr.. Fl. Clay Bretney of Jackson
lie, Florida Passenger agent for
he L. & N. railway, is in Lake
Ind today on business.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-17

Little Miss Elinor Miller, who has
Zen visiting her aunt, Mrs. ]. NJ.
lolland, for the past week, left to-
nv for her home in Jacksonville.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-17

Miss Pearl Haynes is the guest of
|iss Louie Layton. Miss Haynes has
Icently returned from the summer
|hool at Gainesville.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-17
LAKELAND
LACONICS;
Ease of fire phone 5000

Mr.. Reed Watterson of Dade City
A. visitor to Lakeland yesterday
turning home last night.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-17

Seven Course Dinner
To Be Given Tonight
BY Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Cole
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Cole will en-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-17

Don't forget Graustark THURSDAY
Aug. &c. A six reel feature.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-17

Chas. Chaplin at the Majestic o.
Thursday.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-17
Majestic
TODAY

TODAY
LAMEY 6 COMBS
These popular boys are high eiaue
entertainers
EXPLOITS OF ELAINE
THE sHADowGRAPH MESSAGE
Tomorrow and all this week
LAMEY 6 COMBS
Matinee SC, 1ec. Night Ice. loc'
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-17
ADJUSTMENTS

The Airdome has a very attrac-
tive program of stars tonight. Mary
Fuller will be seen in 1.-THE Witches
OF Salem" a great 2 reeler, and
King Baggott will appear in FIFTY
fifty comedy features.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-17

Tomorrow is keystone day at the
Majestic.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-17
AirdOme Theatre

GOOD MUSIC
Prices sc, 10c
+ =
Thursday-
SHATTERED MEMORIES
Three reel war drama
Friday =
AMATEURS
:. GET THE AIRD0KE HABIT
It's a good one
Amateurs at the Airdome Friday.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-17

Thomas A. Edison presents THE
Wrong Woman" an exceptionally
fine three reel feature at the Lyric
tomorrow night. 1t is the kind
critical fans are looking for.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-17

Lamey & Combs proved highly
popular at the Majestic yesterday
and, with an entire change daily,
will be a big drawing card all the
week
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-17

Amateurs at the Airdoms Friday.