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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-26
'AUBURNDALE POSTOFF|CE
ROBBED OF $500 IN
STAMPS AND MONEY

Auburndale, May &c .-The peo-
pie of Auburndale were thrown into
a state of excitement this morning
when it became known that the post
office, located in the Patterson
Thomas building, had been burglar
lied, about $500 worth of stamps and
$500 in cash having been taken.
The burglary took place some time
after midnight, as parties in or
around the postoffice, testified that
everything was intact up until that
hour
When Postmaster ]. p. Jones en-
tered the Office this morning he was
Mortified to find the safe had been
blown open, presumably with nitro
glycerine, and, after hurried
search, it was found that about $500
in money and stamps were missing.
The authorities were at once no.
titled, but so far there has been no
clue as to the identity of the thief
1t is presumed that a safe cracker
must have dropped off one train,
done his work, and escaped on an
oute ding train later in the night.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-26
In Society
SOLACE
BY Walter Malone

BY Walter Malone
When am bowed with grief. let me
not say,
Lord. am cheered in mine adver-
sity
To know that countless thousands in
this world
Today are bowed with burdens
heavier
Than those allotted unto me-, Let
The selfish thought that hearts of
others ache
With pangs more poignant than
mine own be made
A balm to soothe me to contended-
No, rather let me say, Though
am thrall
TO sorrow, it is comfort unto me
To know that countless others at
this hour
Are glad of heart | thank Thee that
my gloom
Eclipse not the noontide of their
joy,'
0 brother, though my heart be DESC
late
To know that in thy house is
warmth and love,
Dancing and feasting, and the sound
of mirth;
Yes, brother let my worthier COM
fort be
To know thy path is bright though
mine is dark
Scribners Magazine, June, 1914.
The above beautiful poem was
written by Judge Walter Malone OF
Memphis, Tenn, whose death sever.
al days ago brought sorrow to SC
many hearts.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-26

know how to make good. There is a
big field here in Polk county for de-
velopment of this kind.
Two invitations were extended
by Florida delegates to hold their
next annual convention in this State,
one by Secretary Kealh0fer, of Jack
sonville, and the other by Secretary
Holworthy, Of Lakeland, each meet
ing with kind consideration and a
pair of votes as consolation .
Shreveport, Louisiana, was selected
as the next meeting place. A. v.
Smell, of Charleston, S. c., was elect
ed president; Frank Andrews, of
Vicksburg, Mississippi, secretary
treasurer, and A. j. Holworthy,
vice president for the State of Flor
ida.
THE Lakeland Chamber of Com
merce sent four boxes of grapefruit,
packed by the Lakeland Citrus Ex-
change, for the use of the conven-
ton, and 1t was greatly appreciated,
causing big Fred Hansen, of Atlanta,
to burst into song:
They say that old Lakeland, she
amt got no style;
She is style all the while
Our friend, Bruce Kennedy,
Montgomery's genial and accom-
plished secretary, had made Lake
land well known before our arrival
and he declared a more whole-souled
and hospitable community would be
hard to find.
"Mr. j. Neilson-Lange, a member
of our Board of Directors, attended
the meeting and thoroughly enjoyed
every minute.
"A city must think progress; must
be guided by its optimists; must aP-
prove of enterprise; must value con-
structive men more than destructive
ones; must have a clear idea of the
demands of future growth and must
live up to its ideals. 7"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-26
REPR|MANDED
BUT RETAINED AS
L|ChT& WATER SUPT.
Lakeland, Fla, May 26. 1911:

-ahCidhu, L ld.s 20,
Adjourned session of the City Com
mission with Messrs. Eaton, Toph,
Irwin and Flanagan present.
Petition of C. Green for permit
to build Airdome on lot a. block II
of Munn's survey was on motion re-
ferred to special committee of Ir-
win and TOph with power to act.
Representative of the Order of
Moose, speaking for the band, asked
that the city continue with their
band the monthly appropriation of
$25 under the same contract as held
by the Lakeland Military Band. On
motion same was agreed to and the
monthly appropriation of $25 was
ordered made and paid to the Moose
Band under the same conditions as
were in the contract with the old
Lakeland Military Band.
The motion of Mr.. Flanagan to
publish in the papers for a reason
able time the result of the investi-
cation of the charges against the SUI
perintendent of the Light and Water
plants, leaving it to vote of the
electors of the city and the Commits
sion pledging to carry out the wish
es of the electors as expressed in
such election, died for lack of sec
ond.
The motion of Dr. Irwin to take
up seriatim the charges as preferred
prevailed, and resulted as follows
First: INSTRUMENTATION. (a) Refus-
ing to put n. F. Yarbrough to work
when told by Mr.. Flanagan to re-
port for duty on his return to the
city. On motion Mr.. Rafro's action
was sustained in this matter, Messrs
Eaton, Toph and Irwin voting yes
and Mr.. Flanagan mo" CD Not
personally reading meters as per in
structions of Mr.. Flanagan and the
action of the Commission thereon
On motion he was ordered repri-
manded for noncompliance with
such orders; Messrs. Eaton, Toph
, and Irwin voting yes" and Mr.
Flanagan, no"
Second: Neglect of duty by FIRE
quently leaving the city without the
consent or knowledge of the Commits
sioner of Municipal Activities, the
plant having broken down during
, such absence. Motion to exonerate
him from this charge prevailed,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-26
100000


Swapping dollars never makes
any man or any country rich. Eve
have had to buy much more during
the last year than we have had to
SELL
colonization Results" as out
lined by Mr.. Clement F. Ticker, di-
rector of Colonization of the South
ern Settlement and Development Or
ganiZation, was an inspiration to
those who are attempting to mec:
the problem of what we can do to
settle desirable farmers on our lands.
This organization is 9oir.; a big con-
structive work along these lines and
Mr.. Ticker gave to his hearers much
valuable and helpful information
along this line. Work of this kind
is already under way near Carriers
Station, where 5000 acres are now
being cleared and and got ready for
cultivation and on which, in ten-acre
tracts, experienced Italians will be
raising crops the coming season
These people when they arrive will
find ready for their occupancy suit
able house, with out-buildings,
well and other necessaries enabling
them on a small initial payment to
go to work at once and so in few
months a large tract of hitherto I'M
occupied land will be peopled by
community of born farmers who
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-26
Surprise Picnic
For Mrs. Everette

A most delightful surprise &C.
Cured Wednesday when Mrs. Col
lier, Mrs, Troutman and Mrs. Evans
gave surprise picnic in honor Of
Mrs. Everette, who has been ill re-
Gently but is now well ON the road
to recovery. About dozen friends
attended and the picnic was a most
successful and complete surprise to
the honoree. A sumptuous dinner
which was to have been spread in
the grove was spread in the dining
room on account of threatening
rain land there the jolly party en-
joyed this most important item of
the days fun. After an hour or so
spent in social conversation, the
friends of Mrs. Everette departed
with best wishes for her continued
improvement. Those who were pres
ent were Mr.. and Mrs. Collier. Mr..
and Mrs. Swindell, Mrs. Troutman,
DR.. Moon, Mrs. NJ. f. Cason, w.
! X. McRae, j. C. Withers, E. R.
Clark, Sam Tidwell, Collier, Misses
Sallie Timmons and Ruth Cason.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-26

Messrs. Eaton, Toph and Irwin vot-
ing yes" and Mr.. Flanagan voting
no"
Three: BY paying $3.50 apiece
for three-fourth inch lead connec-
tions when the same could have been
bought within less than block
from the plant for $3.50 each.
Messrs. Eaton, Toph and Irwin voted
Eyes" and Mr.. Flanagan mo" on
the motion to exonerate him from
this charge, and the motion pre-
vailed.
Fourth: For allowing several con-
sumers to use water for several
months and no charges for same be
ing made against them. Motion to
repremand him for this charge pre-
vailed, Messrs. Eaton. Toph and IT.
win voting yes" and Mr.. Flanagan
mo"
Fifth: For allowing consumers to
run pipes and wires around meters
thereby getting water and current
without paying for them Motion to
exonerate him on this charge pre-
vailed; Messrs. Eaton, Toph and IT.
Gin voting yes" and Mr. Flanagan
no"
Sixth: knowingly allowing per-
sons to use light without paying for
1t. Motion to reprimand him on this
charge prevailed Messrs. Eaton,
Toph and Irwin voting yes and Mr..
Flanagan no"
Motion to expunge the. seventh
charge from the proceedings pre-
vailed; Messrs. Eaton, Toph and Tr-
win voting Eyes" and Mr.. Flanagan
mo"
Motion of Mr.. Flanagan to dis
pense with the services of Mr.. RATIO
was lost for lack of a second.
On motion the Commission ad-
journed.
o. NJ. EATON,
Chairman.
Attest:
II. l.. SWATTS, Cit Clerk.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-26

At a meeting of the Auditorium
stockholders last night, Mr.. C.
Green was retained as manager of
this popular play house for the COM
ing winter. Mr.. Green has already
arranged to book some stellar at
fractions for next season. At the
meeting it was also planned to re-
stucco the Auditorium front in
white, and at later meeting, to be
held one night this week, final ar
rangements will be made looking to
this improvement.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-26
Miss Clover Entertains

Miss Susie May Clover gave a
moonlight picnic on the shores of
Lake Morton in honor of her Sun
day school class last evening. Each
member was privileged to ask two or
three friends and about thirty young
people participated in this pleasant
outing. A bountiful picnic supper
was spread about o'clock and was
enjoyed by all, after which outdoor
games of every description were
plaved bv the merry crowd. At 9
O'Clock the picnicers departed for
their homes assuring Miss Clover
and her class that they had had
delightful time. Miss Clover was
assisted in chaperoning by Miss Lula
Clover. Miss Estelle Rogers and
Miss Minnie McCord. The members
of the class who entertained the
young people were Misses Ellen Wat
son. Johnnie Haynes, Maggie Barnes,
Carrie Thigpen, Esther Gill, Beatrice
Heath. Louise Rogers, Virginia
Clary. Nell Booth, Annie Laurie
Waring. Fay Leach, Ethel Foster
and Edna Bassett.
through the summer in departmental
ILL ho a;cnucsed Department
members and plans for the coming
year will also be presented. A full
attendance is desired.
MRS. C. RUCKER ADAMS,
Press Reporter.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-26
The City Commissioners have

The City Commissioners have ar
ranged with Mr.. R. F. Lineberger
to take charge of the City Park, and
it doubtless will soon show much i'm
provement under that gentlemans
care. Mr.. Neil Mcleod, who has
been in charge of the park for some
years, has removed to Arcadia, and
Mr.. Lineberger was making such a
success of the little railroad park
that it was decided to let him try his
hand on the large one. The park
is great asset to the city and de-
serves the best of care and atten-
ton
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-26

One afternoon recently Mr.. F. j.
Julian shot an alligator in Lake Hol-
lingsworth that measured seven feet,
one inch in length. Mr.. Julian will
have the hide of this gator prepared
and made up into souvenir articles,
as mementoes of his killing the big
saurian.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-26

Mrs. NJ. E. Winery, who has
been the charming guest of her
daughter, Mrs. L. c. Hull, for sew
eral months, returned to her home in
Ida Grove, Iowa, yesterday. Mrs.
Winery made many friends while
here who look forward to her return
to Lakeland.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-26

Mr.. and mrs. M. A. Mccain leave
today for Orlando, where they will
spend a couple of weeks, after which
they will proceed to Cleveland, Ohio,
their summer home. They expect to
return early in the fall, as they have
interests here and are much attached
to Lakeland.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-26

Mrs. H. T. Miller and Mrs. Cor
don Howard and little Miss Emile
Howard, who have been spending
several weeks with Mrs. E. N. Rod
erick on South Florida avenue re-
turned to Asheville last night. En-
route home they will be the guests
of friends in Jacksonville.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-26

The Telegram regrets to note that
COL w. L. Finger, an old citizen
of Lakeland, and a gallant ex-Con-
federate soldier, remains very ill at
his home, and that fears are enter
tanned that he may not recover.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-26
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to extend our most sin
cere thanks to our friends for their
many tokens of sympathy and the
kind assistance rendered during our
recent bereavement.
MR.. AND MRS A. A. FULLER
AND SONS. 4203
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-26
LAKELAND !
- LACOWICS]
In case of fire phone 5000
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

City Textbook for 1914 taxes will
close May 31st.
Pay before that date and save
costs. II. L. SWATTS,
4l95 City Tax Collector.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-26
Auditorium
lie Coolest Picture House in Town
NO ATTRACTION TONIGHT

NO ATTRACTION TONIGHT
Inc Moose minstrel has been post
Nned until June 4, on account OF
nj Green's absence from Lakeland
P'ior to his fathers death.
lniay, June q
MOOSE MINSTREL
y comedians, singers and dancers.
Two hours and a half of fun
@sng Quartette
sa'ical Quartette
sRsk Face Comedy Act
l'ulty Act
'e'seular finale ensemble. Rip
ssfing first part, up to date songs
~ clean comedy.
s now on sale. soc, 75c-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-26

Mrs. c. w. Thomson, of Ocola,
who will be pleasantly remembered
among her friends as Miss Addie
Vogt, arrived in the city yesterday
to visit her parents few days.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-26

THE LUCKY SHOE
A western comedy drama full of gin
ger and snap
BY THE SEA
Comedy drama full of good acting
THE LITTLE MOTHER
Excellent drama that will leave a
pleasant taste in your mouth
THE TOY SHOP
Something nice for the kiddies as
well as the grown ups
THAT MAJESTIC ORCHESTRA
None Better
Continuous Show $50 to % p. m.
6-BIG REELS-6
Keystone Scream
Friday
LAST INsTALLMENT
RUNAWAY JUNE
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-26
SECRETARY NOTEWORTHY
TALKS Of HIS
MONTGOMERY TRIP

The members of a Chamber of
Commerce ought to insist on the at
tendance of their president and Sec
rotary, but especially the latter, at
every annual meeting of the secre-
taries," says Secretary Holworthy,
who has just returned from a big
meeting at Montgomery, Ala. Con-
tinuing, Mr.. Holworthy said: at is
an education; it is an inspiration; it
is an uplift. 1t is not a painstaking
trip but splendid business meeting
of eight hours a day and more every
moment being devoted to the very
subjects which concern the life, ac-
tivity and success of a commercial
organization One gets in touch with
the commercial and industrial life of
the country in broad and compre-
hensive manner and the men who at
tend these meetings come back to
their respective communities richer
by far in knowledge and experience
than mere dollars could in any way
represent. Communities who have
an idea that their problems are I'M
| ique and like those of no other will
find themselves lined up close to and
in perfect sympathy with every 9TH
er, who, in one way or the other, are
meeting daily just the same prob
lens, at least so far as the essential
principle is concerned and it is in
teresting and valuable for each to be
able to learn what the other is do
i ing to meet and grapple with these
various problems as they come up for
disposition
THE addressing secretary. Rad
, cliffe, of Birmingham, Ala. and Sec
rotary kirkpatrick, of Little Rock
Ark, were eye-openers to those who
have not yet engaged in the aggres-
sive work outlined in their expert
ences as illustrated by the subject
i they handled: Territorial Cam
paigns for Agricultural Develop
ment." How these men had led
their communities in a campaign for
diversifcation of crops, going out
through whole countries in squads
and in couple of days visiting and
talking with every farmer in the eff
fort to get him to agree to more thor
oughly diversity his crops and with
the result that Alabama will soon
come to the point of a satisfactory
conclusion of her slogan, Alabama
must feed herself" Kirkpatrick told
us of one community which had
bought over a million dollars more
than she had sold last year AMI then
told what that million would do:
Build 25 schools at $1,000
4 eacn - So,oVo
Pay salaries of 125 teach
ers at $1,000. ..-...... 5000
Build 25 churches at $4,000
! each $4,000
Pay salaries to 25 pastors at
$4,000 each =. 80. $4,000
Build 100 miles improved
/ road 500. 900
And leave for stock, bonds,
buildings etc. -. $50. 10000
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-26
Last Meeting of the

Woman's Club Tomorrow
The regular meeting of the Wom-
ans Club of Lakeland will be held
at the Club House at 3 p. m. Thurs
day, May 81. This is the last meet
ing of the regular sessions for the
Year. New officers will take their
places and plans for continued work
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-26

If the grocer has hard time pay
ing bills. is it hard for the butcher
to make both ends NEAT?
Fido take Mrs. Whyisit two
mounds of Canary Birds Knees.
Laugh and grow fat" Is there
more spoken axiom than this! Is
there a truer proverb? EmphaticaiIs
no Did you ever see a tat man
tbat wasn't a happy-go-lucky, jolly
fellerq OF course you haven't for
tbev are as scarce as Cinnamon
with a mustache. Now in order 10
laugh you've got to have somethins
70 laugh at and the Majestic is lne
nlace TO find the best comedy pictures
in South Florida. Get Busy
SAIL FEATURE REELS
SC and 10c
THE STAR BoARDER
Comedy of the screaming kind.
great help towards that getting ia'
proposition.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-02
''TO HF-L
 WITi Y0y''
 SAYS VILLA

EL PASO. Texs Aug. 2.-A special news dispatch from Chihuahua today says that General Villa, addressing a gathering of merchants In the Cover nor's Palace, exclaimed: "The Ameri- can government can so to hell" It is reported that he conascated a num- ber of their stores, flor the benefit of the State"
 According to the reports Villa stamped up and down in the room, where about forty foreign and Mexi- can businessmen were assembled, and shook his fist In their faces. Some of the foreigners were escorted to the meeting under guard.
 "I am going to take your business for the benefit of the State" he de- clared.: Your employees will re- main here and conduct the business under the direction of my agents. You have been stealing from the peo- pie for yourselves. Tomorrow at noon train will be ready to take you foreigners to the border We are poor here and ! will not send bread or water on the train. Meanwhile, you Americans and Germans and French men. my telegraph wires will be open to you and you can protest to your governments"
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-02
VALDEZ TRUST
 COMPANY QUITS

VALDEZ, Aug. 2.-The Valdez Bank and Trust Company suspended for business Saturday afternoon A statement issued by the company says the bank owes deposits of S16,0O0 and although it's assets are S5O.OOO. it was decided that a suspension at this time would be good business, owing to the losses the company sustained in the Valdez fire of two weeks ago, which destroyed it's building and oth- CT property owned by the company.
 The board of directors met Friday evening and voted to close the bank.
 The Valdez Bank and Trust com pany was given a charter on January l6. 1913. It was organized by A. p. Grigsby. D. II. Sleem and John Fein- bloom of Valdez. and in its articles of incorporation the capital stock was set forth as S25.0OO A 5O-year char ter was issued.
 The first board of directors was composed of D. F. Sleem, A. E. Grlgs- by. B. F. Willard. and Edward Eek ern of Valdez. and A Eckern of Portland. The amount of indebted ness to which the company might be subjected was limited to 50 per cent Of its assets.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-02

 REJECTS
 DEMANDS
(By United Press.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2. - Every American contention as to EnsIand's interference with neutral commerce has been rejected by Great Britain as untenabIe.
 In the series or diplomatic notes, Che last Of which was received today, England has even refused to reeos- nlze the right of the United states to reserve certain complaints for future settlement. The hopes of the admin istration for a modification Of the British order Incouncil were sum marlly upset today with the receipt of the supplementary note promIsed by England in reply to this governments repeated protest that Great Britain had no right to interfere with Amerl- can eargoes.
 Accompanying Great Britaln's sup pemental note was also a note deal ing with the question of shipments to the United States In neutral ships. This note claimed that England nad the right to seIze an cargoes suspeet- ed of being of German origin.
 The British foreign office quoted from reports Of the United states de- partment Of commerce which showed a billion dollars trade balance for this country, in support of the British con tention that the foreign business of the United States has not suffered.
 The note concluded by inslstins that England has proof that many shipments consigned from the United states to Scandinavian countries and Holland had really found their way to Germany.
 The note was considered as bit ter disappointment to Washington, ac- oordlns to comments expressed this afternoon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-02
IS
 NOT TO BE
 THE ISSUE

SEATTLE, Aug. 2.-I do not be lieve that prohibition will be the po- litical issue in the 1916 campaign. " said William Jennings Bryan, in an interview here today. Mir. Bryan will make political address in the Seat tie Commercial Clubs rooms here this afternoon.
 Yesterday the Commoner delivered lectures in Seattle and Tacoma, in the churches. His address here was heard by 5000 people, in the First Presbyterian church.
 Tonight Mr. Bryan is billed to speak in the First Presbyterian church un- der the auspices of the Young Mems Christian Association. His subject will be Fundamentals"
 It is expected that he will take this occasion to spread his views on the question of peace. and answer the ar- guments advanced by Theodore Roosevelt. and others who advocate an increase in the armed forces of the country.
 In an interview at Portland Mir. Bryan is quoted as saying: "A certain class would like to have me declare ] would never again accept office, but do not feel that ] should gratify that wish. have mapped out my life work. and ] do not at this time con- template holding a political office again. but politics has been my life and l shall remain in the game as long as ] live. ! shall continue the work that ] feel Is the work that the masses of people would have me con tinue."