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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-31

disposed during the kind of times we
nave been passing through recently
to consider raising money for ornal
mental projects. however desirable
Perhaps some Moses can show us
where money to beautify our lakes
can be procured; If so, we will gladly
follow his lead. This is a splendid
idea. and only lacks the merit of
originality-it had been thought of
before. This paper and the Cham
Der of Commerce have been hammer
ing away on the matter for years.
Until the people think they can afford
10 vote bond issue for lake i'm
provements, however, we are afraid
we will not make any marked prog
ress in this direction.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-31

Heretofore the Elks have borne the
palm for cheerful lying in the inter-
est of brother, but we are ready
to put the newspaper fraternity up
against the Bills" Instances could
be multiplied, but when one member
of the profession, to whom a big
touring car is a matter of course.
sees another in his city in a modest
1914 Ford, and writes the visiting
brother up as motoring over in a
handsome touring car" we think the
limit of fraternal kindliness and edi-
torial courtesy has been reached.
Trouble ise our friends have been
worrying US to show 'em our hand
some touring carr since the item in
this mornings Tribune, and it is
hard to persuade them that our Ford
inspired the pleasant fiction.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-31
At The Baptist
Church Sunday

The singing at Sunday school was
especially fine, under the leadership
OF Brother Springfield. all enjoying
the whistling accompaniment to the
songs by Bro. Springfield and the
Dogs. The closing moments were
made interesting by good papers and
talks upon the great mission of the
church, namely, preaching, teaching.
training and the church at prayer
At the morning hour Bro. Wear
preached his last sermon before TAX
ing his annual vacation. He will
conduct a meeting at large coun-
try church in Kentucky. Bro. Wear
was at one time the pastor OF this
church and anticipates much pleas
ure In seeing these friends again. He
VIII also visit Louisville and end his
vacation with week of rest at his
fathers home in Alabama.
During his absence there will he
preaching each service of the Sab
bath by the best and most eloquent
preachers that can be secured by the
appointed committee. Bro. Wears
text. l Cor. 1888, PauIs exhorta-
tion to be steadfast, unmovable. al
ways Astounding in the work of the
Lord, etc. Not to be Influenced by |
local conditions and surroundings. to |
stand firm in the faith and princi-
pies, to be. steadfast is one of the fin
est characteristics of the Christian
Paul's assurance that "our labor will
not be in vain if it is in the Lord
should be a blessed assurance to-
each one who makes Jesus Christ the
impulse and incentive for his works.
He should look for that reward God
promises to those who do service in
lis name. Only the church can do
work for the Lord. Organizations
hat are prompted by humanitarian
will only serve humanity.
nd will not be rewarded of the Fa-
her. Bro. Wears closing words
1ere that his people should be stead
asst and abound in the work of the
ord, asking Gods richest blessings
pom his people while separated from
hem.
Bro. Springfield at the evening
our preached fine sermon, full of |
'gical and convincing arguments.
ext, Galatians 6:14: "God forbid L
lat ! should glory save in the cross u
our Lord Jesus Christ. /" Paul's
eat desire that those of the early :
lurch should put away Boosting w
Id hide behind the cross. The
orld ever watches the young con-
rt-is cognizant of each false step
therefore be thoughtful, prayerful
I'd glory not in self but only in tn
9 cross. The glory of the cross is e
dden from our eyes when we put :
9 world between us and the cross. a
orldliness takes from the church n
smber his ability, influence and 7
wer for service, and the cross and I
glory fades as we embrace world
pleasures and ambitions. A warn :
was given the business men not y
strive alone for the material -
ngs of this world and thus lose :
Dir influence, but to look to the
'ss, closing with AN earnest APP
u to each church member to be (
thful and obedient to the rules of wm
'ir church, to live for Christ alone. IL
glory only in the cross of our
ID Jesus Christ. -
REPORTER.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-31

what ! want to know is this: How
y is that while I am standing up.
rlgnt In the ordinary position. the
t'ood does not rush into my feet?
And little fellow shouted: sswhy.
SIR because yer feet amt empty.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-31

The Cats Defense Committee
Whatever than is-declares that it
imperatively needs $4,000" We
sure can sympathize with you, breth-
rem We could have a mighty good
time on that much, or less.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-31

the big, pressing, immediate need
OF Lakeland is the paving of the
streets to connect the city's payed
district with the county roads. It
is the ONE thing to be considered At
this time. Frills and furbelows can
walt but this real, needed improve
ment cannot be long postponed with
out material injury to the city's
trade, to say nothing of the discom-
fort involved.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-31

Every now and then when driving
along our highways an automobile is
met that is driven by a gentleman
we can know it is a gentleman Cor
iady) by the fact that when it ap-
proaches another machine it's lights
are dimmed.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-31

The splendid golf links that are
rapidly taking shape will be one of
the biggest kind of drawing cards
for Lakeland-and it will draw the
class Of people whose stay here will
be a great benefit to this city and
section.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-31

The Arcadia News defends the
man who goes fishing on Sunday, and
declares that while engaged in this
pastime one is at peace with the
world and committing no crime.
GOOD. Now let's hear what the
fish say about it.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-31
U. c. v. MEETING

Lakeland Camp No. 1543 met a.
the City Hall on July 20, 1915, C. L.
Willoughby commander in the chair
Camp was opened with prayer by
chaplain Collier. Roll was called
Allen, Collier, Hutchinson, Mathews
McMullen, McClellion, Adams and
W1lloughby were present. Also Com
rade Stephenson of Lakeland Sons
camp and Comrade Dan johnson A
communication from our general
commander, harrison, was read It's
nature was to follow up, endorse and
aid the consolidation of the CAMPS
or U. G. Veterans and Sons of Vet
Grams under one organization. The
U. c. Veterans having at Birming-
nam last June passed an initial reso-
luton to this end. The communica-
ton also stated that General Harri-
son had appointed from U. G. veter-
an Camps committee to- confer and
act with the Sons Camp to this end
Comrade Stephenson, commander of
Lakeland Sons Camp, pledged his
utmost efforts to aid the united or
ganizatfon. Comrade Allen made a
good talk along the line of so-equal
honors in an united memorial day.
selecting some day-Davis'. Lees or !
Jackson's birthday-and on said dav
equally remember and honor Hon
Jen Davis, r. e. Lee and Stonewall
Jackson, offering equal honors to
these three deceased leaders. Judging
from other following endorsing talks
agreeinlg with Allen, the general
voice OF the Camp seemed unanimous
TO endorse Aliens views, for history
SHOWS both Davis and jackson have |,
heretofore been left in Lees back
ground OF notice. Commander Ste
'henson was emphatic and forceful.
Eating as he read history, he was 1
onvinced that Hon. Jeff Davis. es- II
ecially, was much misunderstood.
nd even neglected in our annual
memorial offerings. Comrade Me- Ii
lullen's talk was even more emphat- D
and forceful. For he went backl
camp, spoke from memory of the
amp and march when a private d. IN
lied his bacon and cornbread with
avis who rode up tired and hun
ry but with kind look and word "
# "all the boys"
Comrade Allen followed with an
,planatory talk, showing why and
wv the people of Tennessee and es-
cialiy of Georgia caused this anti
wis feeling. The people of Tennes-
and especially Georgia were suf- -
ring from Johnson's retreats, be- 20
exposed to the enemys deprada- ~
ms, hence there was a pressure
ought to bear from them on the
oinet which resulted in Johnson's
noval and Hoods appointment
hen they found it was even worse -
en- Hood started his inhuman -,
teher shop, they, like the North -
later, tried to heap all their -
and mistakes on the scape goat G
Ion. Jeff Davis. This is pitiable =
almost despicable trait of fallen =
nanity to put all the blame ON =
other fellow. -
here being nothing more before -
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-31

Several years ago a Lake Inn.
provement Association" was formed
with a view, sometime, to beautify
our lakes. The Association was COM
posed of reasonably good men-at
lease, some people in the community
regarded them as such. The editor
of the Evening Telegram was made
president of the Association. be-
cause he was constantly agitating
this matter; and Mr.. N. A. higgins
was secretary. The members of the
association regret that up to this
good hour no practical plan to secure
the funds necessary for this work
has been evolved. although they gave
the matter some thought and even
had some preliminary surveys and
estimates made. We have been up
against propositions of actual neees-
sity to the health and comfort of the
city which has absorbed every dollar
that could be devoted to public pur-
poses: and the people have not felt
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-31

to make the matter clearer, he said:
Nov, boys, II ! stood on my head the
blood, as you know, would run into
It, and should turn red in the face"
Yes, sir" said the boys.
Now" continued the teacher.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-31

because a poet died the other day
leaving an estate of 100000, we
trust there will be no mad rush to
engage in this poetry business.
"Poeta nascitur. non ft''-and most
OF the people we have seen try their
prentice hands on poetry are decid-
eddy not "fit."
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-31

wonder If Lakeland is going to
nave fair, or if there is going to
be a county fair in Polk county next
season. Time this matter was being
agitated.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-31

the Camp, it was adjourned with
prayer by Comrade McMullen.
C. L. W1LLOUGHBY,
+.
Commander.
w. t.. McCLELLION,
Acting Adjutant.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-31

Reading the Tarpon Springs Pro.
gressive is just like doing lots of 9th.
er things which we like to do, but
winch make us feel bad. For in
stance, when you read that "the
world is going its own way, and in
the path that leads to destruction, -
IL somehow dampens the joy of liv-
ing. Brer Zimmerman should dis
card his blue glasses and take a more
hopeful view of things, or else de-
vote even more of his space to Pas
tor Russell's sermons, which are at
least comparatively cheerful.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-31

WANTED-A good mich COW, fresh.
viii exchange new six-drawer
drophead machine and pay cash
difference. Address &C." Telegram.
5000
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-31
THE LAKELAND NEWS.

Come on with this farm loan pro-
1ect' and show us the money. We can
furnish the farmers.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-31

Rewarded.
The man who is punctual In calling
on girl has chance to rest before
she appears.-Richmond Times-Dis-
patel
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-31
WHY HIS BLOOD WOULD
RUN TO HIS HEAD

A teacher was giving a lesson on
the circulation of the blood. TRYING
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-31

N. F. HETHERINeToN, EDITOR
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-02-13

Tulsa, among the best people on
earth, than here among the Nor
mons. ! could tell You goOd people
hair-raising stories Of the horrors of
this country. Not at the present time,
however. as the government has taken
a hand and the poor white slaves are
being set free. but / know of scv-
cr1l prominent men who have more
than one wife right now. They have
underground tunnels from their
homes. This city is built over cellars
anC passagcways If is nothing to-
find the skeletons Of whole families
cNcayatng for car tracks or build
ings / have talked 10 some of the
old ladies' who tell Of the poor un-
dcrground wD men. They are girls
brought over here from Europe and
across the waters, ignorant of this
country They come with bright
hopes and are forced into wodluck
and put UNDERGROUND I'M dugOuts TO
live and die. But sometimes the first
wife would resent having any com
petition and, OH the torture she
would be subjected TO. They have
been beaten and starved into sub
mission. How thankful we women
should be VINO have one home and
one husband ana are respected by ALL
There are today hundreds of women
i'm the insane asElums suffering from
burdens that their minds could not
stand. Others are cripUlCs old feeble
and deserted Their VOWS To the
church are binding and are taken
from the book Of King Solomon This
country is governed by the Church
Of the Latter Day Saints ] have not
missed copy # your paper i'm three
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-02-13
americans Are the Salvation of
old Mexico, Declares Al Waits
A Country Of Marvellous Resources Both in Oil and
Other Things, He Declares.


idly IS being put upon an Dtl-burulul
basis. The economy of this ideal
fuel and the fact that II can he car
ned in the doubleskn of tho boat in
cre1scS the cargo capacity of the yes-
sell This should lower ocean freight
rates and place the shiplng of the
world ON an oil-huruug basis
c,... o.. ,r,,
""'''' '"' ''"""'''
Note this. lntsWuCh as th, En-
glish admiralty and the English mer-
chant marine are depending upon
Mexico TO furnish their fuel any per
manont interference with this sup
ply would he regarded with alarm N
British shipping interests as We'll as
the British admiralty II is generally
believed by turelgners thnl 10 the de
ldDto government of Mexico inter-
teres with this fuel s.ppN for British
shipping Great Britain Will bc the
t.'st nation lo test the advantage on
disadvantage of the Monroe doctrine.
The administration az Washing
ton cannot afford To Ignore conditions
prevailing i'm Mexico, because society
is demanding more and more the
products of Mexico. For instance,
the blockade of the town Df Progresu
by the CarranZista forces raised the
price of binding tWine u the farmers
Of the United States. Progrcso is the
great sisal shipping port of Mexico,
and The BLOCKADE referred To prevent
ed ihe expectation OF the material
uSrG III making hlhdef 'WIne.
II In' American people are L" ne
come the guardians OF McNlc" lne.y
mus recognize ine duaI resi- "nSluIilty
Oh th2l 'rHsleeShlp' iheS must ne re-
SP0hSIoIe Tor as wen as wei fespoh-
sInie TO, lhe Mexican peop'e'
Ihe I"IelEhers resldehi Nllh'n me
on zone OF 'h"' country nave always
,lNeu III peace ana harmony win lhe
M'Nl'ah people, except upon lne o'-
'aSloh "I ihC american navy hl'lHE
some SiN hudnred MeNGah women
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-02-13
CHRISTIAN.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Fourth and Boulder; ]. w. Darby.
pastor. Lords day services and Bible
school 9;45 a. m. Lords supper and
preaching II a. m. Subject: "The
Ideals Of Jesus. Christian Endeavor
services $50 p. m. Evening service
1880 p. m. At this service Attorney
Harry II. Rogers will speak on THE
New Testament Church. Mr.. Rogers
is an eloquent speaker and a force
full thinker. We want TO not only in
vite, but urge the public to attend
these services. You will be made well
come here.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-02-13

SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH.
First and olympia. Sunday school at
9:l5, Charles Fox. superintendent
Preaching at i a. m. and 1880 p. m
by the pastor, Rev. Charles NJ.
Brewer. Morning subject "Conse-
Grafton and Enthusiasm" Evening
subject: THE Devils Hiding Place
or the Refuge of Lies" You are cor
daily invited to worship with us
b. Y p. U. at $50 Sunday evening
Mrs. Smith president Prayer meet
ing Wednesday evening 40
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-02-13

sas city this past week Both men
report a remarkable SHOW of auto
mobiles and very interesting meet.
ing MIR Rrowang and Mr.. Lee
are both I'm the auto and implement
business i'm Miami
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-02-13
REFUSES TO QUIT HIS JOB.
German Holding Public Position in
Canada won't Resign.

OTTAWA, Canada Feb l2.-Aug-
ust Kastella. superintendent Of drcdg-
ing for the public works department,
whose German birth aroused some
criticism in connection with the agi-
tation against employment Of men OF
enemy origin in the government scrv-
ice, has been asked TO resign by Rob
ert Rogers, minister Of public works,
but denial is given by the department
to rumOrs that the demand is due 10
his nationality.
Kastella' $ services, II is stated, have
not been satisfactory He has not yet
complied with the request and it was
reported, does not Intend to do so.
Call 2601 for World Want Ads
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-02-13
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.

FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST.
SClENTIST-Brockman hall, corner
] OF Ninth and South Main strets. sun
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-02-13
SENDS A new JACK
RABBIT NARRATIVE
Former Tulsa Woman Says
Mormon Town Has I'm
dcrground Dcns.

Mrs. G. l.. Neal, a former Tulsa
woman, now living at Salt Lake
City, sends The World a clipping
from a Salt Lake newspaper
which reads as follows:
"A haystack literally swarm
ing with jack rabbits, fighting
for food, was the only sign OF
civilization or life that | saw at
one point near Blackfoot, Idaho ~
said j. A Dorman. chief of the
local office of the dairy division
of the bureau of animal industry,
department Of agriculture, who
returned to Salt Lake today from
an extended trip through the
northwest
There were thousands Of rab-
bits crowded about the haystack.
Dorman continued. They were
eating on all sides, and some had
even leaped and scrambled 10 the
top of the stack.
Fences were showed under
and there was no other sign Of
life than these rabbits for miles
There were thousands Of the
long-eared animals at that stack
anyone who doubts the num-
Der is at liberty TO count them
for himself"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-02-13

Miami Dealers at Is. {. Auto show
Special to The World.
MIAMI, Okla, Feb. t2- Fred
Browning and Ed Lee. local automo-
bile dealers, attended the meeting of
The Motor Dealers association at KAN
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-02-13
METHODIST.

BOSTON AVENUE NJ. +. CHURCH.
SOUTH-Corner Fifth and Boston;
Louis S. Barton, pastor Sunday
school at $3.50 a. m, Carl Duffield.
superintendent All departments or
ganized. a good orchestra: three
mems classes. A royal welcome.
Epworth league at $50 in the even
ing. Preaching at II O'Clock by the
pastor. Preaching at night by the
presiding elder, Rev. j. NJ. Ban. The
pastor will occupy the pulpit at
Tigert Memorial church at the even
ing hour. Strangers in the city are
extended hearty welcome to the
service in this church.
TTGERT MEMORIAL METHOD
IST-North Main ana Easton streets:
James i. Mcconnell, pastor. Morning
worship at 1850 o'clock instead of
II o'clock, and evening worship at
1880. Rev. ]. II. Ball presiding elder
Of the Tulsa district will preach at
the morning hour, and Dr. Louis s.
Barton, pastor Of our Boston avenue
church, will preach at the evening
hour. The pastor will be present at
both services. Mrs Connell will sing
at the evening hour Sunday school
at 9:45 o'clock and league at 6:45.
An old-time welcome to all who come
Strangers are made to feel at home.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-02-13

Editor Tulsa World: ! read your
best rabbit story as told by Charlie
Weidemann in Tuesdays World
That was some story, but / inclosc
one l clipped from the Salt Lake
Telegram.
We have some rabbit hunts every
January to kill them off. The rail
roads furnish free transportation and
haul the rabbits to this city, whore
they are distributed among the poor.
Transfer wagons haul them free. We
also have fish day here, to catch
fish out of the Utah lake and give to
the poor. Thousands Of fish arc
given away each year.
But we would rather be back in
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-02-13

Call 2601 for World Want Ads
After $3.50 p. IN, call 1000.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-02-13

The Central National Bank is a bank,
complete in every detail, fully prepared
to meet every banking requirement,
The sun., 1916-10-21
LAUREL ENTRIES.

First Race Three year-olds and up
ward. selling; one mile and seventy yards:
Zodiac, IA. Song of Valley. III; Macca-
bee, 100; navigator 100, Daingerfeld
III; Buzz Around. los: 7, Biography, 100.
Second Race-Three.year.oll and up
ward: the Royal Blue Steeplechase Handi-
cap, u 1900 added: about two miles: sun
King. 1855; New Haven, lt:; Lasuli. 1875;
Cyn0sure, 1916: Shannon River, l50; Quel
Bonheur ump.). 40; Early Light. 1856.
Third Race-Two-ysar- odds; purse: one
mile: Gloomy Gus, l0S; Courtship ump.) },
iot: Ed Roche. 100; Daddy Longless, ios
Brooklyn. 10A.
Fourth Racs-A,! ages; the Prince GcorIc
Handicap, 1880 added; one mile; A. y.
Akin. lst: .Borrow. u.s. J. J. Lillls, III
sand Marsh. i2?; Runes. he: paddy's
Choice. 1903.
Fifth Race--Au ages; selling; six fur
longs: Paddy whaok, ll9; Ting-a-Ling.
liz: Buck Shot. los: Blue Cap, 1906; sArma-
ment, 100; Brave Cunarder, III: Lady Lon
don. 10; Golden List. lo6; Little Dipper
lOj.
sixth T,ce-Aii ages: selling; six fur
longs: Woodward. IFS: Sherwood. ll3;
shrapnei. iO8: Storm Nymph ump.), 95;
Yankee Notions. i?o; sureget. III; Garnet
io5: 'Haybard. liz.
Seventh Racs--Three- year-olds and up
ward; selling; one mile and seventy yards
biE Tids' !!isi po;iss,.n' dS!i 'hiili'
III: .Disturher. io7; 'Huinilia,ion, ios.
Apprentice allowance Claimed.