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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-07-23


Congressional waste Is big item
in army and navy appropriations
Useless navy yards and useless army
posts absorb millions yearly. Presi-
dents and ex-Presidents. Secretaries
of War and Secretaries of the Navy
army and navy sofficers-everybody
in short. in position to speak with
authority on the subject-has called
lattention to the fact. until the entire
lliterate population must now be ac-
quainted with it,
An obvious remedy is to take the
spending of the army and navy mon
ey out of the hands of Congress and
put it into the hands of a responsible
body of experts; but that proposal
is undemocratic. The present theory
is that if Illinois will help Maine to
a navy yard for which the nation has
no particular use, then Maine will
help Illinois to an army post for
which the nation has no particular
use; and by comprehensive extern
sion of that amiable system of give
and take every locality will have a
more or less equal hand in the grab
bag, and the money will be .distrib-
uted with Democratic equality.
A little examination. however, will
disclose the hollowness of this
theory. The persons who actually
benefit by congressional pork
whether in the form of navy yards,
army posts. extravagant public
buildings or supererogatory river
improvements-are very few in
number. An accurate survey would
show enormous areas of population
that get not even briny dripping
from the pork barrel Essentially it
is for the benefit of very limited
body of individuals, perpetuating it
self by specious pleas to local pride.
To that system Congress is natur-
ally welded. 1t is pleasant for this
to get liberal appro-
priation for his army post, because
that helps him hold his job. 1t is
pleasant for that Congress
man to get liberal appropriation
for his navy yard. When the two
can help themselves by simply tap
ping wealthy public treasury, self
interest, operating along the line of
east resistance, keeps them log
'olling. But there comes point in
spending the money where both con-
'ess their own incompetence and call
n experts, on whose judgment they
ely.
Why is it essentially undemocratic
o move that point farther back and
ely on experts from the beginning?
When it comes to the mechanism by
which a gun is operated, for eX
lmple, these Congressman do not
consider it undemocratic to fall back
IN the judgment of experts. Why
s it less Democratic to take the
Judgment of experts for the whole
OBJ?
We opine that if you should ex-
lmine it closely you would find the
,oint at which reliance on experts L
ceased to be Democratic would be
precisely that point which excluded
he waste.-Saturday Evening Post.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-07-23
Merchant Marine.

The Chambers of Commerce of the
United States have taken referen
dunn on the subject of merchant ma
rine, and So per cent favor ship
subsidy as against Government own
ership and operation of merchant
vessels. The old Republican ship
subsidy plany was Endorsed.
The Republican party has always
favored the fostering and protection
of monopoly, and strangest thing is
that Democrats will indorse these
things. The Republican party has
become strong thru distribution of
bounties from the public treasury to
American industries. This was done
thru the medium of protection and
otherwise. That party has always
fattened by the aid of favoritism and
special privilege. Without these
things the Republican party could
not live. But it's existence rests up
on a price, not on a principle.
The vote upon the merchant ma
rine by the Chambers of Commerce
shows how well disciplined the Re-
publican party is to the behests of
special interests and how such an
influence is brought to bear upon
men protesting to be Democrats.
There are Democrats to-day, even
here among us, who believe that the
pressure of finances is traceable to
the election of a Democratic Presi-
dent, and these same Democrats are
ashamed to vote the Republican
ticket
Possibly we might admit that it
takes more than one Democratic ad-
ministration to straighten things out
to normal condition, but that l
am constrained to vote the Demo-
cratic ticket and at the same time
do not believe prosperity possible
with Democracy certainly places me
in most ridiculous attitude.
How on earth man can vote the
Democratic ticket who does not be-
lieve in Democracy is a riddle. If
Republicanism is right God knows
there is nothing wrong in voting for
it.
But the fact is that the principle
of favoritism is not right and there
fore ship subsidy is fundamentally
wrong.
True Government ownership has
its drawbacks in the danger of
bureaucracy, but this bureaucracy
can be controlled with the exercise
of the referendum and recall and if
we mistake not this is President
Wilson's position.
President Wilson favors Govern
ment ownership of the merchant ma
rine and he is right. If we must
have foreign trade let the Govern
ment conduct the trade. The Gov
ernment must be responsible for the |
maintenance of international law,
therefore the Government should ex-
ercise control of its merchant ma
rine, and the exercise of control can
be better managed with public own
ership.
The very existence of the United
States Republican Government de-
ponds on the life of Democracy. If
he Republican party should con-
nue. in power Indefinitely with its
ounties and favoritism the end
sould be not simply a depression of
usiness, but the absorption of the
distance and the rights and privi-
ages of the masses and the changing
the form of Government to mon
by That is the tendency Of the
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-07-23
Dissolution Notice.

The partnership Of Reynolds & Kaiser
having been by mutual consent dis
solved, Chas. Keiser selling his interest
to Mrs. Josephine Reynolds, all parties
indebted to said firm will please call and
settle, likewise those holding accounts
against said firm will present the same
for payment
This July 18th, 1915.
MRS. JOSEPHINE REYNOLDS.
CHAS. KEISER. 16-4t
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-07-23

Notice Of Municipal Election on
Question Of Bond Issue for the
Town of Union City, Tennessee.
Under and by authority OF the laws
of the State Of Tennessee, particularly
Chapter of the Acts Of the General
Assembly OF Tennessee, of the year
1915, passed May 18th, 1915, and APP
i proved by the Governor May 10th, 1915,
empowering Mayor and Aldermen of
Union City, Tennessee, in their corpor-
ate capacity, to borrow fifteen thousand
dollars for the exclusive purpose of build
ing City Hall, and to issue bonds there
for, and an Ordinance Of the Mayor and
Aldermen OF Union City passed and APP
proved July 9th, 1916, duly published
as required by law in the News Ban
ner," newspaper published in Union
City, Tennessee, in the issue July 9th,
1915, copy OF which paper containing
said Ordinance has been duly furnished
to the undersigned, an election is here
by called and ordered to be held in, for
and at Union City, Tennessee, at the
courthouse, it being the usual and only
voting place in said town, on the
2lst Day of August, 1915,
between the hours Of O'Clock a. m.
and o'clock p. M, for the following
purpose:
Said election is called for the purpose
OF ascertaining the will of the qualified
voters of the town of Union City, Ten
nessee, upon the question of the issu-
ance of fifteen thousand dollars of me-
gotiable and interest bearing bonds by
said town, or so much thereof as may
be necessary for the exclusive purpose
of building City Hall for said town,
and which said bonds are due and paya-
BILE thirty years from the date of their
issuance.
Reference is hereby made to the Act
of the General Assembly OF the State
of Tennessee and the Ordinance of the
Mayor and Aldermen OF Union City,
Tennessee, both hereinbefore mentioned,
for further and fuller particulars of the
details and purposes of the election here
by called,
Done at Union City, Tennessee, July
18th, 1915
w. M. MILES, Chair.
J. E. COX, Sec.
16-4t G. A. NAGLE.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-07-23

The Federal Trade Commission,
starting on tour of investigation
across the country, will stop first at
Chicago, where two days will be
spent. The lumber industry will be
given close attention and all the per-
sons invited to appear on the first
day are connected with the business.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-07-23

Supreme Court Justice Hendrick
announced that he had adopted the
jury's verdict in Harry K. Thaw's
case, and that the commitment to
Matteawan automatically inoper-
ative. The States lawyers appealed,
and Thaw was given his liberty on
the execution of bail in the sum of
$35, 200. He left New York i'm
mediately for Philadelphia.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-07-23

Will those who owe The Commercial
for subscription please let this remind
them to send or come and pay up or
notify us whether or not they want the
paper continued. Please attend to this
while you think of it.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-17
Mrs. Joseph LeVay Entertained
In Honor of Mrs. McHench

Mrs. Joseph 'LeVay entertained a
number of her friends at the Hen
rietta apartments in honor of Mrs.
McHench of New York city. yester-
day afternoon.
The rooms were prcttily decorated
with poinsettias and Christmas ever
reens and the guests were given the
privilege of inspecting the several
suites of this beautiful apartment
house. which has only recently been
completed.
The afternoon was spent in social
converse, after witch he guests were
invitd into the dining room and
there enioyed an elaborate luncheon,
Those who had the pleasure OF
meeting Mrs. Mcllcnch. and par
taking of the hospitality of Mrs. Lee
Vay. were Mrs G. Rucker Adams,
| Mrs. NJ. F.. lIetherington Mrs
Wallace Wear. Mrs + G. Angel
Mrs. George Richards, Mrs. Hogan
Mrs. Wiley, Mrs d. NJ Smith, and
Mrs T. j Hooks Those who were
invited but were unable to attend
were Mrs. II Tandy of Winter fla'
ven, Mrs Nicholson, Mrs u IS
Dickson and Mrs Talmaee
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-17
EVERYBODY Being TAGGED
!. FOR ELkS' OYSTER SUPPER
TOMORROW NIGHT

This afternoon bevy of beauti-
full ladies' are on the streets tagging
all the best-looking men, the tags
costing so cents each, and emitting
the tsgee to an oyster supper at the
Colonial Cafe tomorrow night, the
profits of which are all to go to the
Elks' Christmas Charity Fund,
which will be used for the benefit of
the needy persons of Lakeland dur
ing The holidays.
If one of these young ladies should
ask to tag you, it is an indication
that you are considered a very nice
looking man, and the least you can
do III acknowledgment of this COM
pliment is to buy tag. And If you
want to be considered really nice
looking you should buy at least two
tags-one for yourself and one for
your hest girl
The campaign will continue until
noon tomorrow, by which time it is
expected all the likely looking men
in town will be wearing a tag, or,
better still, tags.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-17

BAND STAND AND r zTz9e
CHAMBER COMMERCE
QUARTERS TO Be
BUILT IN PARK

Al the meeting of the City Com
mlssioners held today the Park Com |
missioner was given full power to |
act in the matter of Joining with the !
Chamber of Commerce in the erec-
ton of handsome building to be
used as civic center and band
stand. The plan prepared by Bryan
and Poteet calls for an octagonal
building Sc feet in diameter, to be
constructed of white brick, con-
crete floor and plastered walls. tint
ed on the inside The floor plan pro-
vides for a large exhibit room, SIX
SO feet, where the products of this
section can be gotten together and
shown to the many visions who are
Commodious quarters are also pro-
vided for the secretary and assistant.
\ ladies' rest room will be an i'm
portant feature of the building. and
TO crown all, Lakeland will have a
fine band stand capable of accom-
modating forty piece band. The
PLANS have ben very generally APP
proved and the commissioners real
ize that our splendid park will hav
a mech needed and very handsome
add; ion with this building. The
combination will only take but a few
feel more space than would be ne
cessitated for the construction OF a
%suitaEle band stand and the other
wise waste space will serve the in
terests of the city in untold meas
ure. OF course, it is understood that
the building will belong entirely tc
$ the city, the Chamber of Commerce
simply financing same, by adding
sufficient amount 20 the present
: small fund as will put up this fine
and useful building. The City Com
missiCners are to be congratulated
: and commended in thus provldlns
for the headquarters of their com
mercial organization and at tn
same time giving the band boys
suitable stand for their concerts.
Work will commence at once s
a that this improvement may be com
pleted while our tourists, wlnte
visitors and others are with us.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-17
REPORT CASES OF NEED
TO TELEGRAM OFFICE

All persons who know of families
who need little help at Christmas
-1who may not be able to have
good Christmas dinner. or to do any
thing for the little ones to make
them happy-are urged to report
such cases to the Evening Telegram.
This information is wanted in con-
ncction with the ElEs' charity move
ment, and we are anxious that there
shall be no home in Lakeland
where there is lack of some Christ
mas cheer. let us know where hcl
, is needed, and we will try to Sc
that il is forthcoming. t
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-17
POLK COUNTY GOOD
ROADS ASSOCIATION
NET YESTERDAY

A fine meeting of the Polk Coun-
ty Good Roads Association was held
at Fort Meade yesterday with about
fifty present.
1t was decided not tc call the bond
election until after the registration
books are opened in March so as to
give every one interested an oppor-
tunity to register and vote on this
important question.
Ed Scott. chairman of the State
Highway Commission. was present
and cong ratulated the Association
on The good work it was doing in
arousing the interest of the people
in the county.
Capt. Singleton, a member of the
board of bond trustees of FIT. Meade.
stated what his city was doing along
The paving line and that they were
providing for a brick road through
the entire city to take care of their
part of the Dixie Highway.
! Mr. Lorenz, member of the In
terstate Commerce Commission and
! VISITING in this section. also con-
sratIlated the Association on its
work and said that the future OF
this couny depended now on one
thing and hat it's development was
being held back now for lack of this
one thing, namely: Good roads, and
that with such system of improved
roads rs was planned for this coun
ty its development on the broades
lines could not be estimated by oul
people.
The meeting was most enthusiast
tic and great interest shown by thu
Fort Meade people in spite of tn
fact that their fair was going on a
the time.
After the meeting the members al
: took in the fair and were loud il
: their praise of the fine shown
made, which, said one, is not cir
! cumstance to what Lakeland ma
: look for at the Polk county fair.
? The next meeting is scheduled fo
, Winter Haven on January 5th, an
: in the meantime memberships at on
D dollar each are urgently called for
: Send in one dollar to Secretary Ho
r worthy at Lakeland NOW.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-17
In Society
Mrs. Guy Toph Entertaining
Rock Club This Afternoon

Mrs. Guy W. Toph will he host.
ess to the Y. S. Club and a number
OF her friends this afternoon at her
home on West peachtree strae,
WIN d she will entertain with a Rock
party.
Inc house, which las been arts
tically decorated with Christmas
greens and bells will be thrown omen
to the guests. Tables have been ar
ranged for the pastime so popular
with the club, and they will occupy
themselves with this fascinating
came during the afternoon To the
one making the highest score. in the
club, and also to the guest who is
equally fortunate, a dainty Gro
cheted handkerchief will be given.
and consolation prize in the form
OF an owl paper weight will be
awarded to the PLAYER who has the
least number OF punches
Tempting refreshments OF chicken
salad, cream-cheese, sandwiches
olives pickles, fruit cake and choco
late will then be served by the host
ess, assisted by Miss Lola Trammell
Those who are invited to attenC
are the club members, Mrs. William
Steitz, Mrs G W Peterkin, Mrs. S
NJ. Bass, Mrs w Marion Bevis
Mrs. Thomas Cardwcll, Mrs. NJ G
Warine, Mrs Edwin Spencer. Jr
Mrs. Walter Detwiler, Mrs. W. d
Galloway, Mrs F. b Terrell an
Mrs. Walter Bates The invite
guests, Mrs c. Rucker Adams
Mrs. George Southland, Mrs NJ F
! Hethcrineton, Mrs. G.. NJ Wright
Mrs NJ G. MUM, Mrs. G. w
Watson, Mrs w. 6 Noryell Mrs
w. b. Coarsey, Mrs. G. W. Low,
Mrs. w T. McIlwaine, Mrs. W f
Sneed, Mrs, A A Smith, Mrs {
B. Murrell Mrs. F. p Bennett
Mrs Frank llursay Mrs. f r
Trammell and Mrs Emory Bryant
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-17
WRITE TO SANTA CLAUS.
CARE EVENING TELEGRAM

Little children, whose parents are
poor, and who are afraid Santa
Claus may not come to see them, are
invited to write to Santa Claus. care
of the Evening Taleeram, and we
will do our best to see that the let
ter is delivered
The TELEGRAM asks all persons who
know of little children who may be
overlooked by Santa Claus, to report
the names and addresses of these
children to us, giving the ages of the
children, whether boys or girls, and
any suggestions that may be help
! full
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-17
LOCAL PHOTO PLAY
WILL NOT Be Shown
THIS week
The following telegram explains

The following telegram explains
itself:
Tampa, Fla. Dec. l6, 1919.
Mr. Hamilton, Majestic Theater'
Lakeland, Fla:
Unfortunately negative stock USED
on Lakeland picture defective. Print
absolutely unfit for protection. THIS
is a great loss to ourselves but the
disappointment to yourself, cast ana
patrons hurts us more. Mr.. BUCK
will 60 to Lakeland and arranse for
retake.
BURGERT & BUCK.
II will be source of regret TO all
that the stock used in making the
picture was defective but hope tha'
in the next attempt the producers
will make a satisfactory picture
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-17
IMPORTANT MEETING
OF WOMAN'S CLUB

All members of the Woman $ Clup
are requested to meet at the Nlup
House next Tuesday, December 2lst'
a, . o'clock in the afternoon Busl-
ness of importance to every memper
viii be transacted and the attend
ance of every member is urged.
MRS. G. Z. SOUTHARD,
President.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-17

and Mrs. J. n. Pearsall,
ockville Centre, N. Y, arrived
akeland last night and are stop
at the fremont Hotel. Mr..
sail owns one Of the finest or
groves in this section, having
mt the Bruce property on South
Ida avenue and will soon begin
ping fruit.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-17
Her Sixth Birthday

Mrs. Claude DeRee deliehtfuily
emf ,rtained in honor of her little
daughter Louise, this being her slAth
birthday Thursday Dec. l6 AFTER
interesting games the little folks
were invited into the lovely dining
room where delicious refreshments
were served Those who enjoyed
the afternoon were Winnie Cotton
Olive Cotton, Edith Parker, RUBY
lane Mary lane, Eunice Lane,
Walter Allen, Frederick Slaughter
Hattie Davis, Helen Davis, cara
Davis. Holm Sap, Lillian Sap carr
peRee Gladys Fidlor Nellie Davis,
Eva Lorise Tweedell, Mrs John sap.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-17

will sell you ten acres SIX
,Ioared and fenced; old two-room
honse and barn, good water VIII
mild over the house, add extra room
and norch. Has thirty peach trees
prico $1,000. Small payment cash.
and balance equally divided from
ono r. five years. See me for bar
rains NJ. G.. Waring, Bryant plds'
s"i"7 4S49
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-17

:. William Emmerson Is greet
lis many friends, having arrived
hight from DeLand, to spend the
tmas vacation with his par
Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Angel.
Emmerson is attending Stetson
ersity and is making splendid
ress in his college work.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-17

c. S. Parker, who under
an operation yesterday at her
on North Virginia avenue, is
. along nicely, which will be
ne news to her friends. The
tion was performed by Dr..
I'd LETTERS and Dr.. R. R. Sui
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-17

!. Joe Mosiman, of Morton, H.,
pected to reach Lakeland this
noon to spend the holidays with
amily of Dr.. w. H. Conibear.
Mosiman has visited lakeland
e and his many friends will be
to welcome him again.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-17

f. A. DeKay, of Tocomke,
who is a prominent owner of
. bat-box factory in that city,
Lakeland for a short visit o
nd Mrs. Frank Mckay at their
nm south Florida avenue.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-17

r. Howard Haas of York, Penn.
led in Lakeland Wednesday
to be the guest of Mr.. Frank
ay and his family for several
Is, Mr.. Haas is very enthusi-
in his praise of Lakeland, and
that the attractions of the city
tded his expectations, and he
lghly pleased with it.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-17
ATTENTION o. E. S.

There will be a called meeting OF
palm Chapter No. 90, o. E s.
saturday ni2ht. Dec. is, at .
o'clock. in Masonic hall. Mrs, Lula
NJ scott. grand matron' Will pay
her official visit at this time. run
attendance is desired. Visiting stars
welcome. BY order of
SARAH NJ. DUGGAN, w NJ
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-17

s f A. Raynor of Freeport.
has returned to Lakeland to
he winter Mrs. Raynor does
consider she is a tourist for 1t
feen her custom many years to
0 the cold mouths in Florida,
Il makes her feel at home in
land and look younger when
Goes north with each summer.
Is staying with Mr.. and Mrs.
( Folks on higgins street
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-17

100 Nelson has purchased,
h Agent Grady Deem, a beau
six-cylinder Buick car, which
have for hire to those desir-
automobile service.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-17

J Wall Wilson, who owns
property about two miles from
near Florida avenue, returned
70 his home at Greenville,
Nr Wilson has been down for
"a I two weeks, and while here
~ fve-acre orange grove and
" SO improved his place. lie IS
5.d in business in Greenville,
ans eventually to make his
Gig his property here.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-17

IS Mary Growers many friends
he delighted to learn that she
reach home Sunday from Tai
'see, where she is attending the
College for Women. She will
ere during the Christmas holt
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-17

L. P. Broadfield and chill
oft this afternoon for Valdos-
where they will spend the
mas holidays with relatives.
Di,l return to Lakeland about
/.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-17

Corinne Patterson, who is a
in the st. Petersburg High
will reach Lakeland this af-
n TO spend the holidays with
lrents, Mr.. and Mrs, John
son
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-17
.A>A&t Ne143eV33e4t4F*t
AKELAND !
LACONICS;
,se of fire phone 5000

Grace Deem, who is a student
,ou will arrive this afternoon
"A the holidays with her par
:. and Mrs. G.. WI. Deem.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-17

Miss Reya Fletcher arrived IN
J akeland last night to spend the
Christmas holidays with her parents
ur and Mrs. c G Fletcher, on
rae; Lime street Miss Fletcher mas
been attending Stetson University al
nor,,d and will rriurn to the M
versitv after the Christmas Nacd
tion
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-17
CHICKEN DINNER

The ladies of the Christian church
will serve another dinner Saturday
ing.