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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-11

Patriotism is mighty fine senti-
ment, but true patriotism is not al
ways best expressed in eagerness to
involve ones country in war and its
attendant horrors. If there is one
thing the United States do not need
just now, it is the being drawn into
a bloody and useless conflict with
Germany or any other nation. The
great and splendid victories of peace
are foreshadowed for our country;
the opportunity to build up nation
al prosperity and commercial great
ness hitherto undreamed of is just
about to reach maturity, growing out
of the blood and ashes of the great
European conflict. To sacrifice these
wonderful possibilities, to crafty an
ebullition Of national temper or a
spirit of revenge, would be suicidal
and monumental folly. 1t would
mean, moreover, the multiplication
of such tragedies, with attendant
loss of life, as that of the Lusitania.
Fortunately this nation has at Wash
ington an administration which will
not be carried away by popular ex-
citement or by the counsels of hot
headed passion. and the American
people may safely leave the solution
of the present grave problems to those
who have already brought the coun-
try thus far, peacefully and with
credit, through such trying circum-
stances. And that the great masses
of the people do trust in the wisdom
and approve of the course of the ad-
ministration was demonstrated by
the ovation given the president at
Philadelphia. when he presented his
views as to the nations course to an
audience of $1,000. and where he
was accorded a reception that left
no doubt as to the confidence the peo-
pie repose in his judgment and abil-
ity.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-11
SMILES

q i q j. = j. y i q = q q q > =
Two ladies gay met boy one day;
his legs were briar-scratched,
His clothes were blue buta not
brown hue marked the place where
his pants were patched.
They dubbed with JOY at the blue
clad boy with his spot of nut-brown
hue.
"Why didn't you patch with col
or to match?" they chuckled, why
not with blue?
Come, don't be coy, my blue
brown boy, speak QUIT" and they
laughed with glee;
And he blushed rose-red, while he
bashfully said: THAT amt no
patch; that's mel"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-11

This Davis man up at Tallahassee
seems to have fixed things up pretty
nicely for himself, and we are not
surprised to learn that he contem-
plates entering broader political
field. 1t is said he was responsible
for the defeat of the statewide sub
mission resolution, which ought to
make him strong with the liquor
folks; then he sprung his package
bill, which squares him with the pro-
hibitionists. He seems to have done
his best to satisfy everybody.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-11

Tt is always the one who can't
write a four line local and spell ev-
cry word correctly, who makes fun
OF the errors in the newspapers; it
is usually the fellow who couldn't
run store two weeks without 60
ing into bankruptcy who feels COM
petent to give the merchant pointers
on how to conduct his business, and
it is the folks who couldn't make a
public address even If their lives de-
pended upon it, who find fault with
the minister's sermons.-Lake Wales
News.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-11

1t takes one-half the legislative
term to introduce bills. and the other
half to kill EN-. But just think
what would happen to the State and
the people if such large percentage
of bills We're not killed,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-11

Lakeland has not yet become jit-
neyized. You must pay minimum
of two bits for the luxury of a ride
in a Ford over our beautiful boule-
wards and it's worth the price.
Nothing slow or cheap about Lake
land.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-11

A great many people who never
heard of the word before the pas
sage of the Davis package bill, are
now on a basis of great familiarity
with the term drastic"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-11

If Uncle Steve Sparkman has been
wavering as to his decision whether
to stand for reelection as congress-
man or not, we presume he'll make
up his mind now that it's no use.
The Dade City Star has withdrawn
it's support, leaving Uncle Steve in
very bad case, indeed.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-11

Life is fearfully complicated these
days-if we follow out all the injunc-
tions that are daily hurled at us. By
the time we plant a hen, shoot buzz
card, swat a fly, buy bottle, and
build now, we are hopelessly behind
with our other duties. Pass law"
prohibiting any more of these slo-
gans until we catch up.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar c. Wilson and
little son, of Gainesville, are the
guests of Mr.. Wilson's parents, Rev.
and Mrs. J. Edgar Wilson, on South
Tennessee avenue.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-11

beautiful adventure in life were the
last words of Charles Frohman, be-
fore he went down with the Lusi-
tania. How many of us could look
death in the face with equal COM
posture and philosophy? To do so
one must needs have great faith in
what the Beyond holds for him.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-11
STANDING OF CONTESTANTS AT
MAJESTIC THURSDAY NIGHT
Last Special Offer on Payment OF Ac-
counts During Majestic Contest

Last Special Ufer on fayinen' VI nv
counts During Majestic Contest
The standing of contestants in the
Majestic theater's voting contest Will
he announced Thursday night at .
o'clock
Two Thousand Vote Coupons
Two thousand vote coupons will be
given with every admission at the
Majestic theater Thursday night, ac-
count standing of contestants.
Extra Special Offer; Payment Of
Accounts
5000 extra votes will be given on
pavment of accounts at stores giving
Majestic vote coupons. Offer closes
Nav 27th. Accounts must be pre-
scented to contest MANAGER on or be-
fort May eth, for extra votes, or
will not be accepted. Accounts must
be presented with coupons procured
from the merchant at time of settle
ment. This offer does not apply on
any payment of advance business in
any way, shape or form. Accounts
must be at least one week old
This is positively the last offer on
payments of accounts during the Ma
iestic theater contest.
| OFFICE HOJrRSE CONTEST DEPT.
to 12m.; 1880 to 8 p. m. Daily
Auditorium Theater
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-11

We believe it was the Orlando Re-
porter-Star that said the very worst
bill in the Florida Legislature is Bill
Mapoles.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-11
And They Are Never Popular.

"Some men," said Uncle Eben.
has sech a superior way dat dey kin
make you fee, as if you didn't have
no right to know muffin till dey took
de trouble to come around an tell it
to you"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-11
From the same office is issued
THE LAKELAND NEWS,

A weekly newspaper giving resume
of local matters, crop conditions,
county affairs, etc. Sent anywhere
for $3.50 per year.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-11
Mizpah Circle

M1Zpan ClrcIe
The Mizpah Circle OF the First
Baptist church will meet with Mrs.
r. E. Skipper, corner of South Vir-
ginia avenue and West Lemon street,
at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. All
members are cordially invited to at
tend.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-11
ADDITIONAL LOCALS
Baptist B. Y. P. U.
Picnic Next Thursday

1t has been decided that the B. i.
p. U. picnic will be on Lake Hol-
lingsworth. Meet at the church An
mex at Q o'clock Thursday morning.
Means of conveyance will be pro
vided.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-11
a... c.rrv Own WEIGHT.

Bees Carry Own Weight.
Five thousand bees will weigh
pound as they leave the hive, but
when they return loaded with honey
their weight is doubled.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-11
Quite Frequently.

"A small mistake" said Uncle
Eben, makes a heap O. difference.
Every weather prophet nd be correct
II he didn't git his dates miyed"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-11

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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-12-12
MANY REPUBLICANS
IN OKLAHOMA CITY
Sinclair and Harris in the
Race for National Com
mittecman.

Special 10 The World.
OKLAHOMA CITY, Dec. 10.-Re-
publicans from different parts Of the
state reached the city this evening
to attend the meeting tomorrow
which has been called by the spe-
cial committee relative to the Candi-
dacy Of Harry Sinclair for national
committeeman. None Of those reach
ing here i'm advance Of the meeting
however. would express themselves as
to what would be done, preferring
to wait and see what the majority Of
the delegates desired to do. Just
whether or not the margin OF favor
will be for Sinclair or whether il will
be for Jim Harris present national
committeeman. cannot be forecasted
now | may he someone other than
these two will be favored.
Chairman Arthur II. Goissler Of
the state Republican central commit
tee will not allow himself to be rep
resented as being on either side. 81
shall take no side whatever in this
contest" said Mr. GcisSler. 81 have
good friends among those Of Mr.
Sinclair, and good friends among
those of Mr. Harris, but most Of all
! want them to decide for themselves
what they desire to be done, or think
should be done. l am interested in
the cause of the Republican party"
jim Harris passed through Okla
homa City last night on his way east
He made no comment whatever on
the meeting to be held Saturday
What his trip east was he did not
say.
At this time there is positively
no indication of what might be the
outcome Of the meeting tomorrow
Those coming to attend discuss poll
tics and the proposition Of holding a
special session OF the legislature, but
they will not say what they think
should be done with tho Sinclair
matter. That some conclusion salts
factory to all will be reached is the
way they look at it now
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-12-12
RED FORK NE NACED
BY PRAIRIE FIRES
Flames Endangcr Many Oil
Tanks in Vicinity Of
Small Town.

Prairie fires menaced the Red
Fork and surrounding oil fields until
q late hour last night. The fires
started i'm the afternoon about three
quarters Of mile southeast of Red
Fork from some unknown cause and
continued throughout the night. At
a late hour they were still raging.
a large squad of men spent the
afternoon and night trying to curb
the flames. but were unsuccessful.
The cold weather made a hardship Of
the fire fighting
Through the afternoon the fire
caused little interest, on account of
the fact that it was being driven
away from Red Fork by strong
wind. Later in the evening, how
ever, an alarm was given when it
was perceived that the wind had
changed and the fire might advance
upon the town
The cOntlagratlOn was seen from
this city there being a red glow in
the sky Many persons thought it
was one of the large oil tanks i'm
West Tulsa and a stream of auto
mobile parties went over the river to
see the sight
Although it would have been very
serious if the wind had blown in
such a direction as to drive the fire
directly upon the town, the worst
aspect was the possibility that the
fire might ignite one Of the many
storage tanks Of oil near Red Fork.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-12-12
HOME PREPAREDNESS
URGED BY FERGUSON
Money Loaned to War Countries
Practically Make Every Farmer
Independent, lie Says.

NEW YORK, Dec. 10. - Governor
James T.. Ferguson of Texas, address,
ing the Association of Life Insurance
Presidents today, said one kind of
preparedness this country needed was
that which could be wrought by the
plOwshare.
"The war loans we have made
abroad" ne said, "if placed at home
on rural land would have given every
tenant farmer i'm the United States
capital that would have put him well
on the road to home ownership. This
is the kind Of preparedness we must
use to further peace and prosperity
within, whatever external clouds may
threaten from without"
The governor said that in his opin-
ion there was no denying the growth
Of Socialistic sentiment in this coun-
try. That sentiment, he added, fav-
orel the kind Of preparedness he had
named.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-12-12
FELLOWSHIP MEET
AT"Y" TOMORROW
New Members viii BE In
troduced and BE Made
"at Home.

New members and old will be in
Vited to the fellowship meeting in
the Y. NJ. G. A. gymnasium Sunday
afternoon at o'clock. The meeting
is being promoted by the association
and will be i'm the form Of a general
mixer and jubilee
This will be the first step to smooth
out the organization after the influx
Of members caused by the campaign
being held this week. At the end Of
the campaign there probably will be
several hundred men who do not
know any one i'm the association nor
anything about its privileges.
At the meeting an effort will be
made to promote the spirit of get
ecQuainted' and the old members Will
be urged to welcome the new mem
bers individually 1t is probable that
very few Of the new members Will
neglect the opportunity of being in
troduced to the life and privileges Of
the association
on account of the great numho.
which is expected, the meeting will
be held in the gymnasium. Many
members who have belonged TO the
association but who have not availed
themselves Of the privileges will be
nIrged to attend and to enter into the
spirit Of the occasion.
New members will be given an in
sight into the new life into which
they are entering. Many surprises
!n the way of talks are being planned
and it is probable that the success Of
the campaign will be one of the main
themes. Musical program has been
provided
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-12-12
MUNICIPAL LEAGUE
CLOSES SESSION
How to Improve Cities Discussed by
Many Prominent OlllahOmans;
Quinn Speaks.

NGpNr,W Gi,Ia ma, IA Tho
cornn,issior rorrn ~ royor1,no,,t was
rnco"nrn"ndad for citicg of Ol,Iaboma
i,, mr,ctin,Ii,. Hnari,,l,,, ,.1to ot
10 rI,,sc'l,fe' ,Iosc of 't,o sorond annu,i con.
..crtinn ~ tbo olI,b0r" NI1nicinal
Ioacmo ,rbicb ,g,s nd ionrnod Nero TO-
riebt ,rtnr N,,o.da, snssion Tho
.nsatipg was attcrdCd b, n navors
and ofbo, pnnicin,I ofricnra from
cfties IN, aII n9rtg nf the STATE Ret.
to, s,ritar,, rnnditiars in ritios tbe
,,,o,,or ana ,i,ic inrrnvo,,,ont move
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-12-12
FORMER TULsAN is INJURED.
Desmond O'Rourllc Struck by an
Automobile at Parsons, Kan,
Yesterday

Word was received here yesterday
of an accident by which Desmond
O'Rourke. formerly Of Tulsa, but now
a telegraph operator at Parsons. Kan,
in the employ of the Katy railroad,
nearly lost his life when he was struck
by an automobile while on his way to
work
O'Rourkes mother, Mrs. Ellen
O'Rourke, and two sisters all reside
here at. S11 South Main street Two
kilograms were received here last
evening. The first stated ORourke
had been very seriously injured and
had been taken to a hospital while the
second said his injuries were not be-
lieved to be fatal.
The injured man is a former Tul-
san, having worked as a telegraph
operator in this city seven years ago
for the Katy company. He has many
friends here.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-12-12
ONE KILLED; IS ARE INJURED.
in plant OF Bethlehem Steel
ComnanN Cauecd by spnrk.

SOUTH BETHLEHEM, Dec. 10
An explosion today in the fuse plant
Of the Bethlehem steel company at
kcdington, six miles from here,
killed one workman and injured -
others, several Of them seriously The
accident occurred i'm the pellet de-
partment Of the plant and resulted, It
was said from a spark at a die COM
municating with Quantities OF powder
in the room.
Philip Adams Of Edstou. Pa was
Killed The injured probably will re-
cover, It is said.
This is the second explosion that
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-12-12
DISPUTE OVER BILL; FOUR SHOT
Two Brothers and Father and Son
Engage in Shooting ARRAY.

SOMERNILLE, Tenn, Dec. 10
-Four men, Harvey Morris, his
brother, Dr.. John Morris, and Or. j.
o. Boales and his father, DR.. \. @.
Boales, were wounded in a shooting
affray here today which, it was
stated, was the outgrowth of dis
nute as to the correctness Of the
younger Boales' account with the
drug store in which Harvey Morris
Is employed. Harvey Morris and Or.
j. 0. Boales were seriously wounded.
The others received only superficial
Wounds. All were taken to hospitals
Ii Memphis tonight
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-12-12
Little Mnttcr of Dcfnil.

a Chcrryvale man came into the
Republican office yesterday TO have a
wedding announcement printed, and
whom asked the name of his bride he
scratched his head and finally said he
thought It was Smith but didn't
know her first name. Then he began
to renig on the Smith and admitted
that he didn't know her last name
This morning he sent i'm the copy for
the announcement and sure enough
the name isn't Smith. Perhaps he
went TO see her last night and asked
her to tell him her name.-Cherry-
Vnlc Ennnhlican
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-12-12

PHOENIX. Ari2., Dec. 1O.-Ramon
Villalobos the first man to undergo
capital punishment in Arizona since
it became a state, was hanged today.
Niralohos was convicted of killing
dyput. sheriff.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-12-12
500 600 for Mar Vets.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1O.--Repre-
sentative Estopinal Of Louisiana to-
day introduced a bill making an dg-
gregate appropriation of 100000 for
mid of homes for Confederate vet
grans.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-12-12

HARD WORK TODAY


fr.r..s.r,. ,.,,....,,..... ,.,s
y
huu''d al yesterday afternoon
among the various teams working i'm
.tnc "pouhIa tba lToubarsrinr r..w
r,,
'''7" "' '"' l. "'' '' 'N' l"''' '''7
been sure steady increase i'm the
large number of memberships sc-
,r,.5 I.., ,,.., .,....t g.. f.r..t. .,,.,fr.
the vlE'I huNdI'd h''dtu men DH
closing time last night
This was due To- no fault uf the men
Of Tulsa, as am over the city they are
waiting for team men to get to them
The various team captains al the
noon luncheon yesterday voted to cN-
tend the time for fishing to- this even
ing to give a large number of young
men chance To- Join during the spo-
cial campaign who viii receive their
pay checks today Some business
men have been unable TO give time 90
the actual work of the teams. and
owing to the preyailmg custom of "a
half holiday Saturday, many of these
are willing To- give the half day to
making the campaign success
At the noon luncheon Yesterday a
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-12-12

has occurred in four months at the
Eediugton plant, which is working on
war orders
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-12-12

Boys. we pay cents per pound
for clean cotton rags-World office
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-06-25
FALLS ON TRACK;
KILLED BY TRAIN

EVERETT. June 25.-Suffering n
heart attack. George stumble. a
switchman. collapsed on the track
of the c. NJ. a. St r.. and
was killed by an approaching train,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-06-25
COURT TO PASS
ON BECKER Fate

NEW YORK. June 25.--The fate
OF Chas. r. Becker. former New
York police lieutenant. may be de
cided by the supreme court OF the
United States.
His attorneys planned today TO re
quest the highest tribunal to review
the case. basing their appeal on o
letter received from Jos. Murphy. a
Sing Sing convict. In which he de
clarcs that Bald Jack" Rose
Bridge Webber and Harry vallon
principal witnesses for the state In
Becker's trial on the charge OF muir
dering gambler Herman Rosenthal
planned TO frame" Becker before
the former lieutenant's arrest.
The framing" said Murphy. was
discussed while the trio we're con
fined In the Tombs. on suspicion OF
knowing something about the muir
der.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-06-25
az OLSON GARDNER

Miles poindexter. the one mem
ber OF the United States senate
who described himself In the ON.
cIai directory az progressive.
has bottled. lie has announced ON
c,aily that he will run for re-"lcc'
ton as n republican.
What does this signify
Roosevelt carried this stale IN
1912 by 1850. Two progressive
members OF congress were elected.
Two years later the progressive
members we're defeated by stand
pat republicans. A standpa, repup-
ilcan Legislature had repealed the
initiative, referendum and recall.
and Senator Wesley l.. Jones,
standpat republican. had been
reelected TO the United States sen
ate.
Looks as N most of the people In
Washington state had become
standpatters.
NOTHING or THE SORT The
above result IN merely n conse
quencc and fine lllusiraiion--oi
our hit.or.miss method OF govern
ment.
on that basis OF election returns
Wesley l.. Jones represents only a
trifle more than third OF the vot
ers OF his state. or the 24b.2Ie
votes cast In the senatorial con
test. Jones received only I30.41s.
Opposed TO Jones and his stand
pat republicanism we're s3.2S2 pro
gressIve party votes, ei.133 demo
cratic party votes. 3o.234 socialist
votes and 1851 prohibitionist votes
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-06-25
WILL SKIDDINC PROCRESSIVES
CAPTURE REPUBLICAN PARTY?
ellison Gardner Speculates on Political
Situation in State; What Effect Will
Poindexter's Flop Haze?

There were 2is.s00 votes opposed
10 Jones. but Jones won because
those opposing votes were divided
among number OF rival candf
dates.
The same Is true OF the standpat
republican elected to the house.
Lindicy ~. Hadley OF the Second
district. for instance. received 3D.
ISL votes. and opposed 10 him were
1902 democratic votes. io,oss so
oiaIisi votes. 1894 progressive
votes and 2.sss prohibition votes.
a total OF ,2.22a. almost two TO one
votes against him. yet he wins.
The same thing applies to the
state legislature. A standpat min
ority. elected because OF a divided
opposition. has done all II could TO
serve special privilege and deStroy
popular government
What is the remedy? In the abb
senoe OF logical system Of pro
port ional representation, the an
swers are various.
LET misrepresentation govern
ment flourish until even those who
vote for standpat republicans get
disgusted and vote for progress.
ives"
That is the progressive answer
the answer OF many staunch pro
gressiyes who are not "skiddlng.
Let the progressives unite with
the democrats" say the demo
Gratis.
Let the democrats and progress
ives become socialists" say the 80
cialists
But the democrats and socialists
and republicans do no naturally
merge. There have been years oil
antagonism between them. while
progressives are mostly ex-repub
licans. so the line OF least resist
ance, n there is any merging to be
done. In the progressives with the
republicans.
Hence. the bolt OF Poindexter. o.
Progressive National Committee
man Lorenzo Dow The was beaten
for prosecuting attorney on the
progressive ticketl and the semi-of
fetal announcement that Progress
i've ex.Congressman J. w. Bryan
will make his next try for congress
In the republican primaries.
I'VE intend" said Senator Poin
dester's manager. ito 90 In and
capture the republican organization
and name progressive republican
candidates"
The first test OF strength will
come at the senatorial primaries,
next fall. when William II. Hum.
phrey. for many years Cannon
standpat member OF the house OF
representatives. will offer himself
for the senate against Poindexter.
Poindexter has an excellent rec
ord and should be able to draw on
the independent votes OF all par.
ties.