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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-21

An accident occurred on the road
Carriers this afternoon, resulting
the death of aAnegro, Andrew
Jackson, when a mule which he was
eading became frightened and
licked him, death resulting instant
y. 1t seems that Jackson, in COM
bany with another negro, was lead
ng several mules to Plant City, ana
knroute they sat down near Lake
Boney to eat a lunch. One OF the
mules, being FESTIVE, jackson tled d
bhort rope to his bride and fastened
I around his arm above the elbow
\ few minutes afterward, the mule
became frightened and ran away
Dragging Jackson in his wake. Inc
Pope being a short one, it is thought
hat the negro met his death oy d
kick from the mule, as the side OF
bis face is severely bruised. MT :
Fraig succeeded in stopping the mule
in the vicinity of the Lakeland Feeo
hnd Supply Company, and the negro
WAS released but life was extinct :
Fhe other negro stated that tnt
mule became frightened so suddenly
that neither he nor Jackson had time
to sever the rope; otherwise TINS UNI
= ~
Fortunate accident might not nav
happened.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-21
MELTON G. BROWN OPENED
JANUARY SALE THIS MORNING

Melton & Brown, in handsome
advertisement occupying page three
of today's Telegram (by the way, do
you notice how different an ad looks
when it is set up by people with the
equipment and the know how?")
announce their January sale for
men They offer exceptional values
in clothing, shoes and gents furnish
ings. and the prices quoted will be
of great interest to men who desire
to secure first-class apparel at big
saving. The sale opened this morn
ing and throngs of buyers are al
ready taking advantage of the bar
gains offered. Some items of special
interest are announced for tomorrow,
especially in mems work shirts. The
sale will continue until the present
stock is materially reduced in order
to make room for the up-to-the min
ute spring goods which will be pur-
chased in large quantities.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-21
HUB CLOTHING co. SALE
ON IN FULL FORCE

With bargains on every counter,
the Hub Clothing Co. threw their
doors open to the public this morn
ing offering the greatest induce
ments possible to buyers of mems
and boys clothing and furnishings.
The store has been filled with buy
ers and force of clerks have been
busy passing across the counter the
money saving propositions said
propositions being marked way
down to bedrock prices as long as
the sale lasts. In their full page ad-
vertisement in this issue this enter
prising firm, of which good looking
Joe IeVay is the guiding spirit, gives
prospective purchasers an idea re-
garding the many big BARGAINS to be
found there.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-21
CUT PRICE STORE
CONDUCTING REMOVAL SALE

The Cut Price Store is advertising
a removal sale, which opened this
morning in accordance with the full
page advertisement appearing in the
Evening Telegram yesterday.
The occasion for the sale Is be-
cause of the anticipated removal of
this thriving business from its pres
ent quarters to theO'Doniel building.
The entire building has been rented
by the Cut Price management, and it
l. expected the move will be made
about February list. Meanwhile, a
clean-sweep sale of merchandise has
been inaugurated, and unusual OPP
portunities are presented to buy
clean. seasonable dry goods, shoes,
hats, shirts, ladies and children S
dresses, etc, at unusually attractive
prices.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-21

An interesting incident occurred
in connection with the journey of
Mr.. Frank F. Betty, of Davenport,
Iowa, to this city to visit his rela-
tives. Mr.. and Mrs. William H.
Smith, on Lake Hollingsworth. Mr..
Betty Is a member of the law firm of
Betty & Betty, of Davenport, and a
conversation held by him with Judge
Culbertson, of Indiana. whom he met
on the train, illustrates the real need
of golf course in this community
The judge was on his way to
Florida says Mr.. Betty, land as
fellow travellers will do, we got to
comparing notes. He was coming to
the State for his health, without any
particular destination in view. The
judge stated that for his particular
trouble what he wanted was high
altitude, and ! told him he could not
do better than to come to Lakeland,
as they had about the highest alti-
tude in the State. The next ques-
tion he put to me was Have they got
a good golf course there?' was
obliged to tell him that ! thought
they had not. If that is So he re-
piled, Lakeland will not suit me. be-
cause the one thing I must have is
a good golf course -"
Mr.. Betty informs us that beyond
any doubt If he could have told this
gentleman that Lakeland had a golf
| course he would have come to Lake
land with him. AS a matter of fact
he did go to the East Coast, purely
because they had facilities for play
ing golf.
In motoring from Jacksonville to
Lakeland, and in trips from Lake
land to other towns with friends,
Mr.. Betty says that he has covered
at least 500 miles since leaving Jack
sonville, and in his opinion Lakeland
has the appearance of being the best
business center and the surrounding
country has the best soil Of any part
of the State he has visited. II Lake
land with it's rolling territory sur
rounding it would advertise itself as
the East Coast does, 1t would appeal
to the northern man more than any
portion of fiat lands of Florida; and
the idea now SO prevalent in the
North that Florida is land of
swamps, snakes and alligators would
rapidly disappear.
Florida has the climate, but the
northern visitor wants something
more than climate We must furnish
them with amusement, and one of
the best-in fact, the most popular
form of amusement is golf. to the
class of people who can afford to
travel for health and pleasure; the
people who when they are pleased
with a locality, have the money to
invest and make the most desirable
citizens.
/ Let us have your subscription to
this golf association as it will do
more than any other one thing to aid
in putting Lakeland on the map as
popular resort. SECRETARY.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-21
OFFICIAL MINUTES
MEETING OF CITY
COMMISSIONERS

Lakeland, Fla. Jan. 10, 1916.
| Regular session of the City Com
mission with Messrs. Cox and Weeks
present. No quorum; adjourned to
meet in adjourned session Jan. 20,
at 1880 p. m. JOHN F. COX,
| Chairman.
| Attest:
H. L. SWATTS. City Clerk
Lakeland, Fla, Jan. 20, 1916.
Adjourned session of the City Com
missioners with Messrs. Cox, Elan
agan and Weeks present. Minutes of
Jan. Is and 10 were read and were
approved.
The commissioner OF finance rec
commended that the floating debt on
which the city was paying s per
cent be refunded in such manner
that they can be floated at lower
rate of interest. Farson & Son of
New York made a proposition to ac-
cept interest bearing warrants at G
per cent per annum and per cent
commission for selling same for the
city. On motion his proposition was
laid over to session when full board
is present.
The proposition of S. Whitfield to
attend the trees in the park and
! streets was denied.
Petition of l.. E. Ellis to erect a
building on the north end of the al
ley in block 10 Munns Survey, for
a packing shed, was on motion
granted provided that he sign ten
ant at will lease with 30-day notice
from either adjacent property owner
or the city to vacate same.
City attorney was instructed to
proceed with the opening of Peach
tree street and Stella avenue
through Gilmore's addition, provided
that the petitioners put up the costs
of court in the case.
| Matter of licenses for con cessions
at the Polk County Fair was left
over for future.
On motion the city attorney was
instructed to furnish data for ordi-
nance to govern the inspection of
milk and cattle, to the charter board.
d. P. Carter was on motion APP
pointed as inspector and tester of
dairy cattle for tuberculosis
Petition for street light at the
corner of Tennessee avenue and Mag
nolia street was referred to the com
missioner of municipal activities
Bill of the Motor Supply Company
for $1,503 was ordered paid.
I The report of the plumbing in
spector on the houses not connected
to the sewer, was referred to the
commissioner of health and santa
tion for investigation and recommen-
dation.
Renewal of bond of city treasurer
and assessor for 1916 was ordered
accepted and filed.
On motion the commissioners ad.
journed to meet in adjourned session
at a. m. Tuesday, Jan 25.
JOHN F. COX,
Chairman
Attest:
II. l.. SWATTS, City Clerk.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-21
HON. KELSEY BLANTON CANDI-
DATE FOR POLK COUNTY JUDGE

Hon. Kelsey Blanton makes an
nouncement in today's issue of the
Telegram of his candidacy for county
judge of Polk county. Mr.. Blanton
is an able attorney, and would
doubtless fill the office he seeks with
honor and credit He has been a
resident of Lakeland for several
years, is deservedly popular with a
large acquaintance, and will be a
factor in the race for county judge
to be reckoned with. There are, we
understand three other candidates
for this office, two at Barlow and
one at Fort Meade, so an interesting
race is in progress
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-21

The Pennsylvania Railroad mas
had prepared a unique poster to be
djsplayed on bulletin boards at sta
t.ons ticket offices and waiting
rooms. enlisting the confidence OF
the nublic The road seeks to arrive
- tbe causes for lack of confidence
in the road. if it exists, and solicits
suggestions for improvements OF It's
service.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-21
Her Fourth Birthday

Little Miss Miriam boring cele-
DRAFTED her fourth birthday anniver-
sary yesterday with a spend-the-day
party, inviting four little girls to be
her guests and share in the fun.
Games were played and the day
spent in a most pleasant manner, the
little ladies repairing to the Silver
Palace in the afternoon for refresh
ments. Those who attended were
Frances Boring, Anna Margaret
Daniels, Mary Dickson and Mary
Louise Johnson
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-21

The appeal in behalf of Mrs. j..
Nelson, the old lady whose effects
Bere locked up because she was un-
|ble 10 pay her room rent, brought
b some responses, and the Telegram
i opes to have enough money by
light to release her goods. Mr.. ID.
,. Rogers has generously provided
er a place to stay in one of his rem
|al houses. Those who contributed
through the Telegram were: B. E.
Betts, 800; F.. r. Benford, Csc;
\. c. Shaffer, soc; G. P. Quaint
(nce, soc; Flower Mission w. c. T.
r., $1.00.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-21

Mr.. A. j. Holworthy's many
lends will regret to learn that he
ks taken i'll Tuesday night of pto-
hine poisoning. and until this
brning has been confined to his
I'd. He was at his Office for a few
burs today, but was in veryweak
|ndition. His many friends hope
lat his recovery will be speedy.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-21

Mr. T. ]. Gray, Of Dover, Tenn.
Ia new arrival in Lakeland, a guest
the homes of his relatives, Mr.. D.
Boswell and Mr.. w. C. Owen.
is very much pleased with Lake
I'D and may locate here.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-21
FOR COUNTY JUDGE

am candidate for nomination
to the Office of county judge of Polk
county, at the approaching Demo-
cratic primary, and will appreciate
everyone's support.
KELSEY BdIANTON.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-21
Hon. E. P. Thagard, of Tallahas

Hon. E. P. Thagard, of Tallahas-
be, candidate for State Comptroller,
in the city today mingling among
is many acquaintance here and
baking new friends. Mr.. Thagard
as been performing the duties of
ank examiner for several years, and
as been a frequent visitor to Lake
Ind in this capacity. He is a most
peasant, courteous gentleman, and
tould undoubtedly make very eff
Gent comptroller.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-21

Mrs. B. A. Weathers, of Ocala, is
charming visitor to Lakeland, the
lest of her niece, Mrs. /. V. Stew
Is. Mrs. Weathers attended the
bnvocation of the Episcopal church
Orlando, and stopped off here for
flew days visit. She will return to
Ir home tomorrow
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-21
Richard Bolton and famil

Rev. Richard Bolton and family
lit today for Avon Park, where they
ill make their future home, Rev.
|plton having been appointed priest
charge of the Episcopal church
: ere. No appointment of his sue
kssor has been made. The matter,
bwever, is in the hands of the
)shop.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-21

The management of the Illinois
Central states that for the sixty
years ending Dec. l, 1915, the SUI
burban service of that company has
been operated without the loss of a
single life in passenger train acct
dents
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-21

MFR. Phil Moore, a former valued
Sploye Of this Office, but who has
en away from Lakeland for about
years, was visitor to Lakeland
bay.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-21

The Epworth League will hold its
Eular business and social meeting
the home of Rev. and Mrs. j
Igar Wilson tonight at 1880, and
members are cordially invited to
tend.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-21

The fifth season of the extra-fare
train of the Sante Fe System, the
Santa Fe de Luxe, has been started
between Chicago and Los Angeles.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-21

Mr. G. A. Brewer has returned
m Tallahassee, where he went
Iesday night on business.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-21
LAKELAND ;
~ LACONICSj
case of fire phone 5000

kr. o. M. Eaton returned this
ruing from a business trip to Tai
assoc.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-21
Auditorium

ne First Time outside York and Chicago The Original All
Reviv al of the
BOHEMI AN GIRL
The worlds Comic Opera With
- , suEE4IAN NIRTH CARMEN sBdI.EM,
I'm nV,N RoBT A WHITE PHILIP FEM.
The Famous Boston Opera Company Chorus
PRICES soc 7sc 81. $50 and 81
Cat. IN Sale at snverP Palace. s6s
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-21
IOWA VISITOR
ENThUSES OVER
PROSPECT OF
Golf COURSE

Weather report: Thermometer
steadily rising. promises continue
fair; no clouds in sight.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-21

/ er, Nannett Gilmore and Esther Gil,
on the negative.
The vocal duet by Mabel Matthias
and Margret Patterson was especial
ly good and everyone enjoyed it,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-21
Handpainted China

makes most ornamental and useful
souvenir to take back home with you.
Come in and see our display Of Nippon
Ware and other makes.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-21
Alligator Goods

comprising, Handbags, Pocket Books,
Belts, Coin Purses and other articles
See our window display.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-21

Prices Sc, lsc
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-21

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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-21

II. l.. SWATTS, City Clerk
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-14

Entered at the Postoffice at Alexan'
dris. Virginia. as second class matter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-14
~sE-d11NA
NJ = u. EiEaEi4 81 ~
tain that the pressure fer peace sf-
mind the governments Of Gernsas,
Austria, Bulgaria and Turkey has
become ifrifteaas end irrssistia.st.i
GARNIsHING THE ToMBs

AS has been the custom during the
past seventeen years, delegations OF
the Masonic fraternity visited Mount
Vernon today and placed wreaths
upon the tombs of George and
Martha Washington. These services
were conducted by Fredericksburg
and Alexandria Washington Lodge.
For several years past Washington
Lodge No. 81 of New York city, has
also participated by sending a dele
CATION and wreath, as it did today
The father of the country had the
three degrees conferred upon him by
the Fredericksburg Lodge. Later he
presided over Alexandria Washing
ton Lodge as Worshipful Master. Z
The Good Shepherd closed the eyes
of Washington in death, at MOUNT
Vernon one hundred and seventeen
years ago today.
In the olden times it was the p:i-
viIege of many to visit the Gazette
Office at times and open the lille OF
this paper and read the details IN
connection with the passing away oil
the great American. A heavy placS
border was printed around the en-
tire page. This valuable volume,
which had survived the ciyi! war
disappeared years ago from the cot
lection of over century, ana the
publishers have never been able &c
locate it. 1t had been their intention
to reproduce the paper OF Decemoe'
ID. 1893, and send copies to each SUP
seribcr of the Gazette on Decemoei
IA 1889, the one, hundredth ami
vcrsary of the death Of Washington
The custom of placing wreath
unon the tonabs at Mount Vernon be-
gan on December Ia, 1899, aud ha;
been observed annually ever since
The country, when Washington lei
earthly scenes was but an lntan'
among the nations of the earth bu'
Il has since assumed the proportion:
of giant, and extends from the Az,
,antic to the Pacific, from the tropics
70 the Arctic zone and as far as the
antipodes. Washington's inlunctl'n
that the United States beware OF
foreign entanglements lis beng
sacredly observed by the Virginia. |,
now in the White House and VINO WI w
remain there for the next four years
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-14

The stockings which are to be- sent
by The Alexandria branch of = the
Red Cross to the members of the
alexandria Light - Infantry y. al
Brownsville, Texas, will, be flied at
the rooms of the Chamber of Com:
merce this evening. All having gifts
to be sent are requested to.ihave then,
there at. that time SO the box, mays be
packed and forwarded to its destina!
ton tomorrow morning. ;. 13..1rf !
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-14
THE GERMAN TERMS.
philadelphia Reecrd.)

The more the German terms, SO Tar
as they have been unof1cially diselos-
cd are examined, the mere impossl:-
Bile it appears for the allies to accept
them. They are the terms of con-
oueror who, for reasons of humanity
* willin" to dcsist from the over
whelming of his foes if they Will hum'-
late themselves to avoid still great
cr disasters.
Germany points the neutal nations
TO it's victories, its invinciblc armies,
it's power of extorting still harder
terms from its victims if they prove
rccalctrant. On the basis of its MILL
tary achievements and thenpower OF
its armies it invites the neutrals to
communicate to the allies its willing
ness to stop where the war now is.
The moral responsibility for the
war cannot. be shifted at the mere
option of one of the belligerents. The
responsibility rests upon those who
precipitateG it Russia, the friend of
Scrvia. counscled its protegc to make
an humble reply to Austria and avoid
war. If possible, Germany, the: back
cr of Austria, would not lift its hand
to soften the arrogant tone Of Vienna
OF even delay the movement of Aus
TRAN troops. The Russian mobiliza-
ton against Austria was personally
explained by the. Car to the Kaiser
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-14

as mslg spfe i9ERl8,ss Ng gr . Ee4l.
iiFss.nts Ct rhs scqnaasts fsf1 Oct:
manyI,afa lAgssriF: vas Yssissly:s9aats
it:weaH haze been. had they dfs5,feza 4!
the. war 5sl and even planned for it. 46est
capnot alter, the record. They cannot
;essas moral responsibility.
|; st Gettysburg Lincoln pledged to
the; deaJ over. whose graves, he lock- sak
,e9that they should not have died in
vain. If the allies are willing to &c
cept tho TERMS !gyaeidusly offered them
aMof thaF vast y l. army J. rs q dead S: will
/ 4; .(Nsw YORK! Times)i}ia:i.l:
/ after all the ytrumpeting that. an
noanced its coming to a, feyerishly ex-
psetant world Gerniany's offer to
make peace will be. read with puzzled
surprise, Inevitably there will be two
constructions put upon it. It will be
said that. Germany victorious iip The
field, has SO faf, Hdm6nstrated TIE
superiority of liersmilitary force that
she is in position to be magnani-
nous, to, offer terms Of peace which
enemy Powers viii be well advised in
accepting. On the other hand, Ger
many's move will be- construed! as a
sure proof that, the objects for which
she began the wdrtBei,ish rhanifest1y
beyond her reach; She e seizes the aid-
vantageous moment OF her Run,an-
ian, tsisbhpls ls s n p u ap6s 5fefas which
she fez~entiy prays may be accepted
at once, since. at no future time can
she hope to make peace on terms so
favorable, or to make peace at all on
terms Of her own choosing. The Jap
anese precedent will occuret to every
mind for it was. after notable. victor
les that Japan, confronted By the, ap.
preaching exhaustion of, her resources
requested President Roosevelt to use
his good Offices. 49,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-14

tirnore ma,Set on M5haav So set,
Is I'D cents per pound for 40 lar:as
tas-' 2H-'t :
which is said to have been the Lest
price kno., vi at this time of tia year,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-14

Samuel Pitt, who has been confn-
ed to his home by illness for the past
two weeks, is improving but unable
TO be out of the house. -. 80.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-14
GERMANYaS VAIL.
(Richmoini = JournaD

(Richmo,M JournaD
Said; the chancellor; voicing theiKaiser
rWc have played out our hand AMI
: are wiser;
Our bolt we have shot ''"''''n -
= And what have I'VE. COTE. 90 |
For peace, on good. terms; .let~us tn!
sir" ..4ss ,.4.orT .iy +.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-14

The Canadian torpedo boat Grilse
has been lost at sea with her officers
and crew, numbering, 80. men,. .i1 is
supposed, The vessel left Halifax at
8 p. m. December II for Bermuda.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-14

Mose than 200 ofra>;total of 300
Csrranzista soldiers and civilian pas,
sengcrs on a Mexican Central train
bound from Parrsail to Chihuahua
City, were killed and many injured
Tuesday by the explosion Of mines
planted under the track by Mexican
bandits, it is reported by an Ameri-
can official of a parral mining Com
pany, who reached st6e companies
headquarters saf; Ell PaSo:lasStt night
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-14
PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON
Except Sunday

BY The Alexandria Gazette Corporation
TIT King Street, Alexandria, Va.
HOWARD W. SMITH, President aud
Treasurer.
WILLIAM ALBERT SHOOT, Jr., vice
President.
EDWIN BRADLEY HARD, Editor and
General Manager.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-14

~ -, a.I-s--S ES;,:;sss-S,-,%ss
Genuine IsnnhassnHay Oysters
on half she'll .steamed yoFs in measure
Jacob Brill foot of Ene st; asst