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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-09
PREPAREDNESS AGAINST WAR
Boston Advertiser 11-2)

The Battle Cry of Peace" made
its first appearance in Boston in the
Majestic theater last night to a
crowded house. The need of pre-
paredness, not for but against war,
was greatly emphasized and made an
impression in the mind of every
thinking person present.
Modern devices of war were
shown and the inadequacy of the de-
Tense of this country was revealed.
scales are shown which compare the
armament of this country with 9TH
ers, such as England, France, Rus
STA. ETC., and it is shown how poor
ly we compare with the other pow
ers.
The possibilities of hostile army
invading New York and the amount
of damage that could be wrought is
wildly pictured and, though it is
meraly conjecture, the tremendous
possibility of such an invasion is
made apparent.
Peace contenders are severely
fayed and bit of humor is shown
at peace meeting before the inva-
sion which eventually ends in a me-
lee to which the police are sum-
mon2d to restore peace.
The invading force is purely
imaginary people with nondescript
uniforms. The leader and head of
this force is named Emanon, which,
when spelled backwards, is mo
name"
There is a THRILLING scene where a
mother and two daughters are cap
tured by the invaders. Though
gruesome, the scene is
well acted and the heroic sacrifice
made by the mother impresses with
realistic force the suffering of the
women in times of war.
Capt. Jack Crakford, scout, poet.
and veteran of the Civil War, gave
a patriotic address and urged more
attention to the issue of prepared
ness.
j. Stuart Blackton, the author.
gave very interesting talk and told
about the developments of the play.
when l asked Mr.. Maxim if his
book might be used for the basis of
photo play, he readily assented and
offered all the knowledge at his dis
posal to aid in it's production" said
Mr.. Blackton.
The need of preparedness, not
FOR, but against war, is being i'm
upon the minds of the Amer
can people through the newspapers
hese days, and the need is indeed
treat.
I'm the many weeks I spent in
I spoke about the need
If preparedness to many officials and
hey all realized it. Although their
office does not allow them to make
public their sentiments, it is possible
or me to do so, and l always speak
IN the subject when l have the op-
The Battle Cry of Peace" is in
Thursday, Friday and Sat-
friday.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-09
MUCH WET GOODS FOR
COMMUNION PURPOSES

Does 1t require half gallon of
corn liquor, half gallon of wine, a
bottle of black draught and a pint of
gin to properly celebrate a commun-
ion service? That is what Georgia
officers are considering in the case OF
Rev. Thomas Latson, a country
negro preacher in Richmond county,
who had all those things in his buggy
when on the way to church and when
he was robbed by four other negroes,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-09
to Florida as instructor-inspector, sue

to Florida as instructor-inspector, sue
ceeding Captain L. L. GREGG, accord.
ing to information received here to-
day. He will arrive this month to
take up his new duties with the Nat
ional Guard.
Captain GREGG, who has been with
the Florida Guard for several years,
has been ordered to rejoin his regi-
ment, the twenty-fifth, which is sta
toned at Panama. Officers and men
of the guard will regret to see him 60,
as he has accomplished considerable
good in Florida by assisting in rails
ing the efficiency of the organization.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-09
A NUISANCE GROWING
TO CALAMITY SIZE

That our legislators, both State
and National, have almost a mania
for introducing bills and enacting
new and needless legislation is a
matter of common knowledge. And
1t is doubtless true that the lax en-
forcement of law is chargeable in no
small degree to this fact, for with
this overwhelming mass of statutes
on every conceivable subject over
shadowing the land it is a hopeless
task for even the lawyers or the
judges to keep up with it and popu-
lar contempt and indifference follow
as a natural consequence.
The country would probably be
better governed and respect for law
measurable increased If all Of our
legislatures would go out of bust
ness for the next ten years and
could be called in session only to
pass the appropriation bills and in
cases of grave emergency. We need
no more laws, and we need to get
rid of large part of those we al
ready have.
Legislation has pretty nearly
ceased to be a remedy for any ex-
listing evil, and the crying need Of
the times is for our public men. our
press, teachers and preachers, par
ents in their homes, and every other
educational influence we have to de-
vote themselves to the task of put
ting into the minds and hearts Of
the masses of the people the impera-
tive necessity of obedience to law if
our civilization is to live.
The following from the current
issue of the Saturday Evening Post
gives a good idea of this monstrous
and ridiculous obsession in our leg
islatorS that really amounts to a
grave national evil:
1T is rather depressing to read
s""' thousduu DlilS were intro
duced in the Senate directly after
Congress convened 1t is impossible
that as much as ten per cent of them
ought to have been introduced. Over
two hundred bills were introduced
in the legislature at Albany on the
first day of the session; but no ex-
perienced person expects much of
Albany. The Senate is supposed to
contain the pick of the lawmaking
talent of the nation. Over sixty
thousand laws were enacted in the
United States in five years. The ma
mia seems to increase. This Niagara
of legislation, like the incurable To-
quacity of the gabbler, shows the abb
senee of cerebration and the pres
ence of a mere nervous excitement.
A distinguished psychologist informs
us privately that a certain legisla.
tive body produced nine thousand
bills; but he discovered, upon apply.
ing his brainscope, that the member.
ship collectively possessed only eight
and a half real ideas on all subjects
The disproportion is too great"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-09

Ford the automobile man, has a
new peace plan on a larger scale
than the other one which he is about
to spring on the public. He should
patent it after the manner of
breakfast food and call it Ford's
Peace Nut. Washed down with
Bryan's Grape Juice it might work
up quite a following in our select
non -combatant circles.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-09
When Della Sco,.

Former Mistress ro,,,
give you a good reconr
Della, but my conscience "a,
to state that you never po, ,
on time. | wonder how 20.
a nice sort of way" n
moight jist say thot Oh %,
the same as Oh cot me nav
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-09

Willis Powell, late of the Clear
water Sun, no sooner ceases boost
ing in one direction that he starts
in another. When last heard of he
had taken the agency for a certain
make of automobile and was boost
ing it to beat the band. But Willis
was born to write as we'll as boost,
the only question being when and
where he will next break into the
game.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-09

Tampa certainly put it over" all
right this week in the success of the
South Florida fair and the Gasparil-
la Carnival. The weather was right,
the crowds immense and the show up
to the pictures. Tampa is the me-
tropo!is of South Florida, our fav-
orite city next to gay Paree, dear old
dunnon and N'Yawk and we all
share in her pride and pleasure
when she successfully pulls off a big
stunt like the present one.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-09

We have been keeping a friendly
but wary eye on our young friend
Felix Diaz, nephew of old Porfirio,
ever since the trouble started in
Mexico, for he has shown a strong
disposition to butt in on the strength
of his uncle's name, without any but
dress parade qualifications for the
job. At the last moment while he
was lowering around the edge of the
row and trying to discover some
symptoms of a personal following, he
had stroke of common sense and
hurried to New Orleans where he
told the Associated Press: T'm
through with revolutions and won't
try to return to Mexico until I can
go back in peace.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-09

Editor Holly, of the Sanford Her
aid, will receive the sincere condol-
ence of all his brethren of the State
press in the death of his venerable
mother who died in that city Sunday
morning.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-09
For Sore Throat.

Put some ice in a cloth and crush
until it is as fine as snow. Then
squeeze on il the juice of an orange
or lemon and sprinkle over it little
sugar. You will find it very refresh.
ing and pleasant for persons suffering
with sore threat.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-09

now in Jail. The thing the officers are
'zzled over Is whether they should
accept the minister's explanation that
he had the travelling bar for COM
munion purposes.-Moultrie (Ga.) OBJ.
server.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-09
Brief Miesivae

IF l had had more time
Frenchman used to write
have made this letter sbor.
taire is credited with ~,
briefest on record. One sail
and the other Bravo. Tho,
recognition of a woman's be-,
and remarriage.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-09
Great Britain's Forests.

OF the total area Of Ireland only
about 1.5 per cent is wooded, while for
ests cover 5.3 per cent of England,
As per cert Of Scotland and 3.9 per
cent of Wales.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-09
ARMY OFFICER ASSIGNED
TO INSPECT FLA. TROOPS

Jacksonville, Feb. captain George
M. Holley, Of the Twenty-fourth Unit
ed States Infantry, has been assigned
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-09
THE LAKELAND NEWS.

THE LAKELAND NEWS,
4 weekly newspaper giving q resume
Of local matters. crop conditions,
county AFFAIRS, etc. Sent anywhere
for $3.50 per year.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-09

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The Washington herald., 1916-02-24
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

For the District Of Columbia, Maryland and vir-
gnis, probably rain Thursday and Friday; some
what lower temperature; fresh easterly winds
Temperatures have fallen Considerably In the
North Atlantic States and the Ohio and Lower
Mississippi valleys, and the weather IL warmer
the Plains States. Tempesture resdinas are
generally much above the normal west Of the
Mississippi River, and near the normal throughout
the Eastern and Southeastern States
The indications are that the weather will be un-
settled Thursday and Friday over the country cast
Of the Mississippi River. With probably rains In
the South Atlantic and Middle Atlantic States and
the Upper Ohio Valley, and snow and rain In the
North Atlantic States and the region OF the Great
Lakes.
The temperature viii be lower Thursday In the
Middle Atlantic and South Atlantic States e1-
cept the Florida Peninsula
The Washington herald., 1916-02-24
HASKELL'S DEATH DUE
TO HEART DISEASE
Theory of Foul Play in Lexington
Ky.) Case Is Abandoned-End
Came in Hospital.

The theory that Richard s. Haskell.
brother of DR.. r. J. Haskell. of sos First
street northwest, and Dr. James G.
Haskell, of sos New Jersey avenue north
west, met death as a result of violence
has been abandoned.
The Washington relatives of the young
man yesterday received word from Lex
ington, KY, where he died, that death
was due to heart disease. 1t Is said that
the discoloration of the body, which led
police to believe that there had been
foul play, is frequently noticeable upon
the bodies of persons dying from the dis
ease,
Word received yesterday from Lexing-
ton was to the effect that the young
man, who had been in i'll health for five
years. was found dying in his room and
was removed to The Eastern State Hos.
pital. where he succumbed fifty minutes
later. Mr.. Haskell's home was in Soil.
tude. KY. He had visited here. but never
resided here.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-24
SEEKS RUSS TRADE PACT.
President Believes David Francis
Right Man for Work.

President Wilson's insistance that David
R. Francis, Of St Louis, accept the Am
bassadorship to Russia to succeed George
T. Marye, it was learned yesterday. was
caused by his desire to open nesotia-
lions to establish new commercial
treaty with Russia at once The treaty
of 1852 was abrogated during the Taft
administration. President. Wilson is
understood to believe that Mr.. Francis E
exceptionally qualified for this work.
1t is understood that the State De-
partment has made inquiry of the Rus
sian government II the appointment Of
Mr.. Francis would be acceptable. 1t is
understood the President will send his
name to the Senate as soon as reply
is received from the Russian government
The Washington herald., 1916-02-24
MRS. JANE CONRAD DEAD.
Wife of Former o.tofHce Chief Clerk
Succumbs to Illness.

After an illness of more than two
months, Mrs. Jane Agnes Conrad, wife
of Charles A. Conrad. former chief clerk
of the Postoffice Department, died yester-
day in Providence Hospital Besides her
husband she leaves three children, Clara
Agnes, Charles A. tr., and Mary.
Mrs. Conrad was born in Ohio and was
married In Cincinnati in 1896, coming to
Washington In that year. She was a
charter member and secretary of the
Woman's Club of Sixteenth Street High
lands and had an extended acquaintance.
Funeral services will be held at Rock
Creek Church tomorrow afternoon at 2
o'clock, Rev. Charles z. Buck and Rev.
HSrace w. Stowen, of the Church of the
TRANSPORTATION, officiating. Interment
will be in Rock Creek Cemetery.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-24
Mrs. Virginia Doyle Dead.

Mrs. Virginia ]. Doyle, wife of Attor-
ney Burton T. Doyle, 81 street north
east, died yesterday morning after an
illness extending over six years. She is
survived by her husband. one son, B.
Jarvis Doyle; a daughter. Mrs. W. C.
Killinger, two brothers, Charles B. and
Austin Jarvis, and a sister, Mrs NJ. z.
King, all of this city. Mrs. Jarvis was q
ststsr-tn-law Of Rear Admiral Robert NJ.
Doyle, U. s. N, retired. and eldest
daughter OF the late Charles F. Jarvis
The Washington herald., 1916-02-24
urges MERGER
OF COMPANIES
Officials Advocate Consolida-
ton Of Electric Power and
Traction Corporations.
GIVE u0IIcE WApMINC
GIVE HOUSE WARMING
Clarence P. King and William F. Ham
Speak at Gathering in New
Building.

Consolidation of the Potomac Eiec-
trio Power Company and Washington
Railway and Electric Company was
urged last night by Clarence p. King
and William F. Ham, president and
vice-president. respectively. of both
corporations. Mr.. King and Mr.. Ham
were speaking before several hundred
employees and guests at the house
warming at the joint Office building
OF the two utilities at Fourteenth and
c streets northwest.
While the building has been occu-
pied for about two years. with the ex-
ception of the annex, opened Febru-
airy Is. formaFsocial exercises befitting
the opening, had not been held until
last night The affair was greatly en-
joyed by the more than 200 guests.
Building Is Ffreproof.
The building. which is four stories
and fireproof throughout, was designed
by Milburn g. Hester, and built by
James L. Marshall, The first floor is
taken up by the commercial and con-
struction departments of the power
company and the counting room of
the railway company. The second and
third floors consist of the private
offices of the two companies and the
various superintendents. The fourth
floor houses the legal department and
the assembly hall.
Buffet luncheons and refreshments
were served. The affair was arranged by
a committee composed OF II. A. Brooks,
chairman; G. p. Mangan. Harry Rabbit,
Charles M. Marsh. p. X. Couian. z. r.
Whitehead, r. F. Fox, s. S. Shreve. H. r.
Farver, Joseph Green, T. N. Whittelsey,
w. h. Handy, J. ]. Bingham, f. B.
Risden. e. F. Dougherty and James G.
Gray.
Speakers were Mr.. King, Mr.. Ham and
John r. Galloway, president of the Ma
tional Electrical Contractors Association.
Representing the directors of the COM
panies were Mr.. King. Mr.. Ham, Clar-
ence F. Norment, Milton E. Allies and
Col. George TruesdelL Vocal solos were
given by Mrs. Fl. A. Brooks. accompanied
by Mrs. L. B. >Soss. An orchestra fur
nished instrumental music.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-24
LIQUOR REFERENDUM
MEETING IS PLANNED
Business Men Arrange for Gathering at
National Theater on Afternoon
of March 5.

A meeting of fifty representative bust
ness men was held at the National Hotel
yesterday afternoon at which prelimin-
airy arrangements were made TO hold a
mass meeting on Sunday afternoon,
March 5. at 2:3O o'clock In the National
Theater. to discuss the questions of a
referendum on the liquor question.
w. F. GUIDE, former president of the
Chamber of Commerce. was elected chair
man to preside at the meeting Charles
F. Columbus was elected secretary. John
Boyle was elected chairman of the
committee on arrangements.
Prominent speakers of local and ma
uonal reputation will address the meet
Ing. A further meeting OF the commit
tee to perfect arrangements will be held
at IL o'clock tomorrow morning at the
National Hotel.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-24
CENTRAL AMERICA LAUDED.
Harry o. Sandberg Lectures Before
Argo Lodge, B'nai Birth.

The beauties of Central American
countries for the traveller and tourist
were pointed out last night by Harry O.
Sandberg, of the pan-American Union.
before members of Argo Lodge, B'nai
Birth, at Eighth Street Temple. The
speaker illustrated his talk with a large
number of attractive lantern slides
Mr.. Sandberg declared that while con-
siderable attention is being paid to Pan
America and pan-Americanism from
the political and commercial standpoint,
an equal amount of attention and i'm
portsnce should attach to the social and
Intellectual aspects of this relationship.
He said the exquisite grace and beauty
of the women the culture and refine
Inent of the men, and the natural fasci-
nation of the country and scenery COM
bine to make a visit to Central America
a rare pleasure.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-24
Denver s. Church to Speak.

The name Denver S. Church, of Cali
fornia, has been added to the long list
of distinguished guests and speakers for
the Mississippi Society banquet at the
New Ebbitt Hotel on Saturday, COM
prising Senators Williams, Vardaman,
Clarke. Gore, Chamberlain, Newlands,
and Pittman and Representatives Cand-
Ter, Collier, Harrison Humphreys,
Sisson, Stephens, Quin and venable, of
Mississippi Chandler, of New York;
Gray. of Alabama; Hardy, of Texas,
and Taylor, OF Arkansas
The Washington herald., 1916-02-24
G. W. q. PLANS BUILDING.
Means of Financing Projects TO Be
Considered at Meeting Tomorrow.

At q special meeting to be held late
tomorrow afternoon in the Arts and
Science building. the trustees OF
George Washington University will de-
wise a method of raising funds 70
finance the erection of a science hall
and law school building. The proposed
buildings will cost about 100000 each
Two methods for raising the funds
have been suggested-s subscription
campaign among students. alumni and
interested citizens, and the negotia-
ton of a loan. to be paid OF gradually
from funds received from buttons
The student body has increased by
more than 500 during the past i've
years, and tuition fees now are large
enough 10 pay all running expenses.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-24
Bradshaw Ticket Backed

At meeting held Monday night al
631 X street northwest, the candidacy
of Aaron Bradshaw and DIR. Charles
Marshall as delegates from the Dis
trict to the Republican national con-
vention was Endorsed. The speakers a
the meeting were Robert /. Miller,
Aaron Bradshaw, S. II. Ross, G. r. sey-
mour. Rev. Robert Harrison. and Harry
A. Clark.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-24
Mrs. Pankhurst Babe Adieu.

Suffragist members of the Congress
sional Union yesterday escorted Mrs
Emmeline Pankhurst to Union Station
when the militant suffragist of England
left for Philadelphia, where she will lee
ture at Garrick's Theater for the bene-
At of the Serbian relief fund Mrs. Pank-
hurst was presented with large basket
of jonqulls and Sunturst roses
The Washington herald., 1916-02-24
OTHER TEMPERATURE.
Abstinence as Defense Step.

Abstinence from use of alcohol as
phase of national preparedness was
discussed yesterday by Miss Margaret
Biz, of Grand Rapids, Mich, before
the Health and Mothers Club, of the
woman's Christian Temperance Union
at headquarters of the union in Sixth
street Miss Biz is national lecturer
for the temperance workers.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-24
Mrs. Catts' Rites Today

Funeral services for Mrs. Lucy NJ.
Cats, mother of Sergt John Cats, head
of the District vice squad, who died
Monday, will be held from the residence.
III Eleventh street northwest. today at
2 o'clock. Interment will be In Congress
sional Cemetery.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-24
LOCAL TEMPERATURE.

Highest, %; lowest ~.
Relative humidity-S a. m, s.; Q D. m IS; 9
p m, "a Rainfall 70 p. m. to D. nj. O.
Hours Of sunshine, ls. Per cent Of possible sun
shine. Il.
Temperature same date last yesr-Highest, S.;
lowest IS.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-24
LOCAL MENTION.

4 sugar corn, 25c, Wisconsin, pens.
csc: tuna fish, Sc and 12c; choice white
potatoes. soc; lima beans, TAG; lbs.
buckwheat, 25c; best hams, .15cHc:
small shoulders, IL &c; Jelly minis, l5c:
wslnuts. 15c; fat Norway mackerel, SC
and loo: IL lbs. white meal, 25c; Col
den Egg macaroni or spaghetti, Csc; 4
lbs. evap. peaches. Csc. 1898 NJ St N.
w. and all the j. T. d. Pyies stores.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-24

Chaplin In sThe Property Man. VIZ
gtnia Theater today. Soon, Carmen"
The Washington herald., 1916-02-24

Sick Fountaiu Pens Cured at Rich
ards Fountain Pen and CIT Shop. 1913 Pa ave.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-24

Chief Justice Covington, of the Dis
trict Supreme Court, sat on the bench
of the District Court OF Appeals yes
terday in place of Justice Van Orsdel.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-24

A. J. Driscoll, president of the Mid
City Citizens Association and the
Grover Cleveland Forum, is expected
to return this morning from New York
City.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-24

Mr.. and Mrs. W. F. Dodge and Miss f.
c. Walker. of Boston, are registered at
the Shoreham.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-24

Mrs. James F. Barbour and Miss Mar
guerite Barbour left yesterday for New
York, where they will spend the week.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Hunnewell. of
Boston. and CharIemange Tower regis
tered at the New Richmond yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-24

E. L. Thurston, superintendent Of pub
lie schools, is in Detroit, Mich, attend
ing a national convention of educators.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-24

Members Of Patriots Memorial Chap
ter, d. A. R.. will give a reception to-
night from s to II O'Clock at the Raleigh
Hotel In honor of Mrs. George T. Small
wood, vice president general OF the Ma
tionsl Society, Daughters of the Amer
lean Revolution. All local Daughters
have been invited TO attend.
The Red Cloud chief. [volume] (Red Cloud, Webster Co., Neb.) 1873-1923, 1916-02-03

pervise tn thing. Even folks that
give literally in tn case O. some great
calamity hang around till they see that
Their name has been spelled right. All
they ask in return ia little publicity
in a modest way. wouldn't be sur
prised II ever boss thief kept n scrap
book an ever burglar buys a mornin'
paper. fer Tiers hankerin' fer pub.
licity even among thieves.
In little towns nothin' worries q
woman as much as { start on visit
an not find a newspaper reporter at
tn depot. Lots o. times she'll turn
back. In cities they telephone tn SO.
ciety editor. er drop a personal in tn
want ad box.
TIL race t reach tn newspaper Of
fee with tn first roastin' ear O tn
season Is one O. tn excitin' an ever
poplar contests in tn rural namlets
Their haint no bejeweled potentate in
tn Fiji Islands that feels his oats any
more'n tn old resident that walks int