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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-29
.ElKS' REHEARSALS
START OFF WITH
BIG FLOURISH

Mr.. and Mrs. Gov. Bowen ar
riveI in Lakeland yesterday and Mr..
Bowen has already started upon his
work of arranging for the big min
strel show to be given by the Elks
March 10th The first rehearsal was
held last night, and splendid start
was made, more progress being made
at this initial attempt than was ap-
parent after half a dozen rehearsals
of former performances.
Rchearsals will be held every
night and the result promises to be
the very best minstrel show ever
presented in Lakeland, show that
everybody will heartily enjoy.
18th Elks Booster big newspa-
per gotten up by the Elks, will be
issued few days prior to the per
Torrance, and will be fine adver-
Using proposition, as we'll as very
interesting and amusing publication.
The committee in charge of this de-
partment are working on this paper,
and will call on the merchants for
advertisements. They have good
proposition and should be treated
literally.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-29
General Weather Conditions

The low pressure area which was
over TCYas and New Mexico Monday
morning, moved rapidly eastward
across the Southern States and is
central this morning off the Carolina
coast II caused general rains
through the southeastern states. cN-
cept the Florida peninsula. and rain
or snow fell also over the Mississip-
pi and lower Ohio valleys Pressure
is relatively high this morning over
the Mississpp valley and the Plans
States, the crest of the high being
over Manitoba The weather was
generally fair over the Plains States
and the middle and southern Rocky
Mountain and Plateau regions \
low pressure area which appeared
over western Canada Monday has
moved southwark over the Plateau
rc.ion and is central this morning
over Utah II has caused rain on the
North Pacific coast, and snow over
the interior of the North Pacific
States. and over Montana and Ne
vada.
1t is warmer this morning gener
ally east of the Mississippi. 1t is
slightly colder over the Mississippi
valley, the west gulf and southern
Plans States, and is warmer ove1
the central Rocky Mountain ant
Plateau regions Temperatures thi
morning are below normal over tn
northern tier of States from New
England to WASHINGTON Elsewher
they are not far from the seasonal
average,
! Indications are for partly cloud
weathey in the vicinity of Tampa to
night and Wednesday. Not muc
change in temperature.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-29

The Lakeland Evening Telegram
is the only newspaper in Polk coun-
ty that receives any news by teie-
graph. 1t has the best telegraph ser
vice that can be obtained-the Asso-
ciated Press furnishes it, and II Is
the greatest news-gathering agency
in the world. No paper in the united
States, he it the most gigantic OF the
big dailies, gets the news OF any
matter of real Importance moment
earlier than the Lakeland Evening
Telegram. It is flashed to us stimuli
taneously with the service 10 w
great papers of New York chicago
or st. Louis, the only difference oe-
ing that the latter get more detailS.
They do not beat us to the material
fact by the difference of a secohu
That's the reason that the Telegram
tells the news of the world from
twelve to twenty-fonr hours earlier
than any paper that circulates III
Lakeland.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-29

Mr.. VIM. Nixon, of Dixon, Ill :.
surprised his relatives, MIR. and Mrs
Edwin R. Schurman, yesterday af-
ternoon when he arrived to spend a
few weeks with them at their coun-
try home south Of town. Mr.. Nixon,
who is the husband of Mrs. Schur-
mans sister, is enjoying his first Wis
it to Florida and is already greatly
delighted with the scenery climate
and people Mr.. Nixon is in the dry
goods business and is contemplating
a most pleasant vacation from his
business cares in this land of flowers
and sunshine.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-29
MRS. MARY ARMOR
SPOKE TO LARGE
AUDIENCE
LAST N|Chf

daLst night a large audience was
present at the Auditorium to hear
the address of Mrs. Mary Harris Ar
NOR, of National W. c. T. U. fame,
who spoke on the subject of nation
wide prohibition. coming here under
the auspices of the local Woman's
Christian Temperance Union.
Mrs. G. P. Webb, president Of
the local organization, was chair
man of the meeting, and seated with
her on the stage were officers of the
w. C. T. u, pastors of the First
Methodist, First Presbyterian and
Cumberland Presbyterian churches,
Rev. Lowe, Rev. Stacey and Rev .
Callahan, Mr.. C. Rucker Adams and
Mr.. NJ. F. Hetherington.
Pupils of Seventh Grade B, Mrs.
Langley teacher, sang stirring
prohibition song, after which Rev
F.. H. Callahan led the large assem-
blage in prayer. The speaker of the
occasion was then introduced by DR. !.
w. x. Piner, and from the start
she launched into her subject with
that vim and earnestness which has
won for her the name of the Georgia
Cyclone. Mrs Armor declared that
she would rather nail her son up in
a casket than to have him come
home to her once in a drunken con
dition, and that the war in Europe
| sinks into insignificance beside the
great harm that comes to the Amer
lean people from the use of rum
Mrs. Armor held the close atten
ton of her hearers for nearly tw,
hours, and made telling hits TO
the cause of national prohibition
which she declared would soon be
reality
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-29
U. C. v. HELD
INTERESTING MEETING

Lakeland. Fla, Feb. &c, 1916.
Lakeland Camp No 1913, U. G. ",
met in the city hall at 10 a. m.
Feb. 26, 1916.
Called to order and prayer by
Chaplain Collier. Roll call, Present:
Allen, Cox. Cillier. Hutchinson,
Mathews, McClelland, Odam and
Wilouhby. Minutes of last meeting
read and approved.
General orders from Adjt Gen.
Mickle, New Orleans, also from Maj
Gen. Buchanan. Chipley Division
commander, and from Gen Baker,
Tampa commander Third Brigade,
were read and ordered filed
Adiutant instructed to procure
delegate badges for the General con
vention to be held in birmingham,
May lG, Z and rs. l9lG.
Rates to birmingham. one cent per
mile, plus twenty-five cents
We are promised a good time at
birmingham and hope all will so
thaa possibly can.
General Allen made an interesting
talk
Delegates to reunion will be elect
ed at next meeting.
After prayer by the chaplain, the
camp adjourned until March 25th,
1915.
G. l.. WILLOUGHBY,
Commander.
J. A. cox, Adjutant
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-29

Mr.. E. l.. Cordery is able to be
on the streets after being confined
to his home for three weeks with
three broken ribs, injuries he re-
ceived when thrown out of a car at
Tampa during the fair when the
steering apparatus of his machine
got out of order. While still suffer
ing some Inconvenience, Mr.. Cordery
is improving rapidly and is able to
transact business.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-29

O. James, negro, stole WI
worth of groceries from the Mayes
Grocery Co. last night, placed the
goods in a box car on north-bound
freieht. When the train reached
Carriers the negro was apprehended
by Jack Saviner, a young white man,
who with the aid of the train crew,
placed him under arrest The goods
were returned to the Mayes Grocery
Co., and the negro was tried III
Judge Thompson court today and
sent up for six months.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-29
In Society
W. c. 7. U. Met
Yesterday with Mrs. Anderson

Yesterday with Mrs. Anderson
AT the call meeting Yesterday
with Mrs. H. j. Anderson. the la
ules OF the W. C, T. U. after de-
'otions led by Mrs. Anderson. elect
ed delegates to go to the district
convention at Barlow March 3 Del
esates elected We're Mrs. l.. b. Be-
Wis, Mrs. F. w. Epson, Mrs. L. E.
Amldon, Mrs. H. D. Morse. Mrs. F.
Grear, Alternates are Miss Mary
Blakenship and Mrs. w. NJ Felts
The meeting adjourned and Mr..
fraley. who kindly offered to take
Mrs. Armor around to see the city
was waiting at the door and several
OF the ladies went with him for Mrs.
/ Armor. She enjoyed the ride very
much especially looking over the cit
rus fruit packing houses. She was
amazed at the machinery used and
said she thought people picked
boxed and shipped fruit by hand
All had very enjoyable trip.
REPORTER
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-29
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

In court OF the county judge, Polk
county, State of Florida, estate of
James T. Colbert, deceased. -By the
judge of said court.
Whereas, o. j. Pope has applied
10 this court for letters of admins
tr;.t'on on the estate of James l.
Colbert, deceased, late of said coun
" Of rclk.
These are. therefore, to cite and
admonish all and sn gular the kim
bred and creditors of said deceased
to BE and appear before this court
on or before the 30th day of March
A. D.. 1916, and file objections, if
any they have, to the granting of
letters Of administration on said es-
tate, otherwise the same will be
granted 10 caid o. j Pope or to
some other fit person or persons.
Witness my name as county judge
of the county aforesaid this the 29th
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-29

Mr.. and Mrs Parker. of Mont
pelier, VT, who have been spending
the past week at fremont, left this
morning for st. Petersburg, where
they will spend few days before re-
turning home. Mr.. Parker, who is
newspaper publisher and also state
printer of Vermont, declared he was
charmed and delighted with Lake
land. 81 intend to come here and
make this my headquarters next sea-
son." said Mr.. Parker, 'and in the
meantime | am going to tell my peo-
pie through the columns of my pa
per what a great town you have
here"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-29
In Court of County Judge, State of
Fiorida.-In re Estate of Joseph
Rryant leceased-Pnlk County.

Notice is hereby given, to all whom
it may concern, that on the first day
of July, A. d. 1916, | shall apply
to the Honorable C. NJ. Trammell
iudse of said court. as judge of pro-
bate. for final discharge as admins
traitor of the estate of Joseph Bry-
ant deceased; and that at the same
time ! will present to said court, my
final accounts as administrator of
said estate, and ask for their ap-
prevail
Dated December 30. A. d. 1915.
I. p. COSTUME.
4SS6 Administrator.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-29
FOR SALE

AS I received no offer for the 40
shares of original issue of STATE
BANK STOCK, book value Jan. 18th
$40 per share, value $500, which
offered at $1,000, will accept
S55. 900. w. T. OVERSTREET
1922
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-29
Fools Paradise.

Originally, in Christian mythology,
region near the abode Of the
blessed" but not part of it, a sort Of
borderland, where dwelt the praise
less and the blameless dead. Today
used to denote the mental condition
of those who, by their vain hopes, are
"fooling" themselves.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-29

Mrs. F. Edwards Ohlinger, of
Erostproof. passed through Lake
land today on her way to Tampa,
where she will spend the remainder
of the week with her niece, Mrs. Guy
Davis, a former resident of this city.
who is now making Tampa her home.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-29

The subject for discussion at the
Baptist church at the prayer service
Wednesday night is to be quite in
teresting. The subject is, Does the
New Testament Justify the Use of
Wine or Grape Juice in Observing
the Lords Support"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-29

The Aurora Circle of the BAPTIST
Missionary Union will meet with
Mrs. l.. E. Amidon at $40 East
Magnolia. Wednesday afternoon at 3
o'clock. All members are urged to be
present.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-29
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TAMPA, Feb. %. For Tampa
and vicinity; Partly cloudy tonight
and Wednesday
For Florida: Generally fair to-
night and Wednesday; colder in the
northern portion tonight.
Winds for the East Gulf: Mode
rate variable
Winds for the South Atlantic:
Moderate west to northwest
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-29
W. {. I. U. Appreciate
Loan of Chairs

Inc w, c, r. L is very sorry
that the Gentry Furniture Co. name
was left out OF the card of thanks
we wish to thank them for the use
OF the chairs they so kindly let us
use i'll our tent at the fair grounds
REPORTER.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-29

Nj. and Mrs. L. NJ. Blanchard
who reside at 30S South New York
avenue are the parents of a little
daughter, born last night.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-29
FOR SALE

seed corn, seed dasheens, L. +.
banana plants; one horse grain and
fertilizer drill. F. E. Moss, w. s.
7 oto parker 1923
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-29
ALL FIRMS OR INDIVIDUALS who

have accounts against the Polk
County Fair will send them to Ed
win II. Scl.urman, secretary, for
settlement. 1928
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-29
Happjly Named.

What are the twins called" Hen.
rietta.' Not both the same name"
Certainly not. one Henry and the
other Eta. Boston Transcript,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-29
LAKELAND I
y LACONICS:
In case of fire phone 5000

Mr.. and Mrs. T. j. Barber are
parents of a fine son, born last
night.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-29

day of February, A. ID. 1916.
tSeaD C. NJ. TRAM NELL,
1927 County Judge
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1916-02-10
GERMER'S PROPOSAL

Briefly stated, | am opposed to
what is euphoniously called Prepared
ness There is far less danger of an
invasion by foreign foe than by the
American Plunderbund. We should
oppose everything that smacks of
militarism. Teach the art of Peace
rather than the art of War. But if
the people INSIST that there MUST
be a military organization, then:
First, let every able-bodied man be-
tween IS and As get one month S
training each year with full pay by
his employer Second, democratic Sc
lection of all officers. Third each
such soldier to retain his fire-arm
with at least 200 rounds of ammuni-
ton, furnished by the government, in
his home Fourth, the government to
make all munitions. Fifth, no part of
the military force to be called into
service by the government during
strikes nor aggressive wars against
other nations. Sixth, this military ar
rangement shall displace all present
military forces"
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1916-02-10

ianship appear before the said SUI
perior Court on Saturday, the Goth
day of February, 1916, at 10 am, in
Department No. 2, thereof, in the City
of Everett, Washington, to show cause
why an order should not be granted
to the said Guardian to sell the above
mentioned real estate for the purposes
stated in the said petition, at public
sale upon notice.
1t is further ordered that a copy of
this order be published at least four
successive weeks in The Northwest
Worker, newspaper of general cir
culation and published in Snohomish
County, Washington.
Dated January 26th, 1916, AID.
GUY c. ASTON,
Judge.
Date of first publication, February
3rd 1916. At
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1916-02-10
Oregon Initiative Measure

but the same may be leased for a
term of five years, with perpetual
right of renewal at five-year or inter
vening periods thereafter.
A further condition provides that
one-third of all land taxes shall be
set aside as Il home-makers' loan fund
for improving state lands for homes.
This loan is limited to 1900 to any
individual and any party whose as.
sessment amounts to $2,250 shall not
be considered eligible to loan
This loan is issued in state warrants
of 1, g. 5. 10. Is and 20-dollar denomi
nations, redeemable in taxes. The
loans bear no interest for period OF
five years from date of issue, and may
have said time exempt from interest
extended by law. When any such
warrants are paid in and credited on
the mortgage loan they are cancelled
and not re-issued except by remort
gage. All improvements made by in
dividuals shall always remain the
property of the individual through
sale or transfer of the same or by
perpetual releasing of the land. No
individual will be able to hold unm
proved city lots. 1t will virtually abol
ish land speculation and exploitation
through private ownership. The eff
feet of this measure will be to end
land speculation and give it to people
who use it by tillage or use it for
homes.
The constructive Socialist who does
not consider the coming Of Socialism
to be an event but rather an evolu
ton, can find his immediate ideal in
the possibilities of this measure. It's
construction is in accordance with
sections and of collective owner
ship demands of the national 1912
platform, which declares for public
Estate in this case) ownership OF
lands where practical and for tax
rental valuations of other lands. Also
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1916-02-10

Herewith Is n brief of n proposed
ing petitioned by the Oregon Fedora
ton of Labor bearing the significant
and very appropriate title of "The
Peoples Land and Loan Law" This
measure is the result of committee
work appointed by the central labor
council some eighteen months ago to
provide relief for unemployment, or
rather Unemployment in this state
The wording of the measure is quite
exhaustive in the delineation of its
operation and we give only a brief
of its actual working.
II proposes TO appraise n land rent
by authority of the land board, for
tax valuation on all lands in the state
the purpose of estimating land rent
values. This valuation is made sep
arate and exclusive of personal prop
erty or land improvements. The def
milton of land means the earth. in.
GLIDING the soil, water, water-power
minerals, stone, natural oils, gases
timber, and all other natural resources
before being severed removed. or
withdrawn from their natural position
The definition of land improve
ments, which are not liable to tax
mean buildings, clearings, bitches
drains, orchard trees, crops, of all
kinds, fences, and additions made by
labor or capital in any natural re
sources in or under any lot or parcel
of land; preceded, however, that any
municipality, county, or other district
having authority to levy assessments
for taxes may, by initiative petition at
any regular election, assess such per
sonal property and land improvements
for said district purposes only.
A further proviso says all land on
which the tax rents are not regularly
paid shall become the property of the
state and if not redeemed shall re-
main state lands never to be sold !;
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1916-02-10
HOW MUCH OF OUR COUN-
TRY" REALLY BELONGS
TO THE WORKERS

Very clearly and at glance do GER
tain statistics gathered by the United
States Treasurer show the arrange
ment of society in which we live.
These figures indicate that:
20 people in the United States pos
sess incomes of $1O,OO0,0O0 or over.
200 people possess incomes of ST.
100000 to $1O,OOO,0O0.
500 people possess incomes of $780,.
900 to $1,000,O0O.
10000 people possess incomes of
$4,000 to $1,O0O,00O.
21,OOO people possess incomes OF
$4,000 to $4,000.
$4,000 people possess incomes OF
$4,000 to 100000.
100000 people possess incomes OF
$4,000 to $4,000.
While 100000 people possess in
comes Of $1,000 to $4,000.
Also and likewise 18,341,380 per-
sons, or three-fourths of the wage
earning population, earn an income
averaging $3.50 a year.
There, wage-earner, are the facts
DO your own figuring and draw your
own conclusions. Is it any surprise
to hear that two-fifths of the men in
the United States are not married be
cause they do not make enough to
support a family? The answer to this
is so easy that we will not give it tc
yOu.-EXchange.
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1916-02-10

FOR the national Estate, again in this
case) Issuance of money. It could
not have been better planned had a
committee from the Socialist party
framed it instead of organized labor
1t also presents a great opportunity
for Socialist cooperation with Or.
gained Labor, since they have come
to our platform for the principles OF
their measure.
TO this end the state secretary OF
Oregon has sent copies of the meas.
ure (petition) to the S. e. Com. for
their approval and advice. 1t is ex
peCted that their favorable reply will
work with the labor unions securing
names to the petitions.
We may expect this measure to be
criticized by those individual mem
bers who do much loud talking and
RESOLVING and get nowhere with
their impossible demands. No Social
list will deny the uselessness of such
Legislation as this measure provides
were the Socialist philosophy univer
sally understood and endorsed by the
working class Indeed the opportun
ity for education by working class
Legislation is the popular Socialist
feature of this measure.
1t received AZ to of the state con
vention delevates' votes in adopting
it and has the endorsement of U. S.
Labor Commissioner Walsh If 10000
Zone in four of the conservative votes
in Oregon additional votes to the
regular radical votes already voting
favorably on such measures can be
educated to endorse it, the land and
loan law amendment will be adopted
at the coming election.
For petitions address E. J. Stack,
State Secretary of o. F. of L., 301-02
Oregonian Bldg, Portland, Ore.
c. w BARZEE,
6S e. Goth ST., Portland, Ore,
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1916-02-10
Cut Out and Fold at Rule Lines and
Garry in Your Pocket for Reference

EYE GLASSES
Stevens, 20O4 Hewitt.
GROCERIES
Westberg Grocery, 1888 Broadway.
High School Grocery, 2504 Colby.
Void & Westlund, 10th and Broad
way.
c. NJ Steele, Pacific and Grand
Kittleson Grocery 1901 Wetmore.
Edw. Ecklund, 27O7 Wetmore.
J. c, Sovde, 3419 Everett Ave.
Thueson Grocery, 1909 Hewitt.
Moon & Reep, 1912 Hewitt.
Farm Products, Lombard and Calf
Chas. L, Lindblad, Lowell, Wash.
HARDWARE
Curran Hardware Hewitt and Bdwy.
JEWELLERS
Austin's, 2OO4 Hewitt.
D. Kamerman, 1916 Hewitt.
A. j. Mohn, 1416 Hewitt.
LEATHER GOODS
Everett Trunk Factory, 2S15 Rookie
Teller.
LAUNDRlES
Paris Laundry, 281G Grand.
MUSIC STORE
R. D. Hodgins, Rest Room, Colby.
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1916-02-10
THE MODERN DICTIONARY

Alienist-An accessory after the
fact.
Business-Business
Congressman A victim of injus-
tice; one who is compelled to pay
ten cents per mile for transportation
and to carry pass as well.
Fool-One who talks about things
we do not understand.
Heredity-The strength of the Re-
publican and Democratic parties.
Insurgent (colloquial) - One who
wants a tyrant downed so that he can
sneak into the tyrant's place.
Justice (obsolete) - Real meaning
unknown or conjectural. Supposed to
have existed in the planet Uranus in
the year 41144 B. C.
Lunatic-One who votes for that
which he does not want in order not
to lose his vote
Model Employe - One who works
himself to death in order to live.
Optimist-(D One who has plenty
Of this worlds goods and no reason
to kick; (2) one who is too ignorant
to kick.
Phlanthropist-A hold-up man who
gives you back a nickel for carfare.
SeX-That which helps to determine
the rights of a human being.
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1916-02-10

NOTIONS
Geo. d. Thompson, 2914 Hewitt.
PRINTERS
Commercial Press, 1881 Lombard.
PLUMBING AND HEATING
II. c. Brown. 1926 Pine.
RESTAURANTS
London Cafe, 2013 Hewitt.
Weiser's Grill, 1907 Hewitt.
Union Chop House, 1717 Hewitt
RUBBER STAMPS
Commercial Press, 1881 Lombard.
TORACCOs, CIGARS AND coNFEc
TIONERY
Chris Culmback, 14O5 Hewitt.
Adam Hill, 1929 Colby
c. M. Steele, 3O2S Grand.
TEAS AND COFFEE
Imperial Tea o., 1907 Hewitt.
TRANSFERS
c. V, Cole, both phones 314.
Northern Transfers. 3OO6 McDougal
Ebert Transfer, Phone 1867.
UNDERTAKEN
John F. Jerread, 1929 Broadway.
WALLPAPER, PAINTS, GLASS
S. D, Clark, 1920 Rockefeller.
Goldfinch Bros, 2S12 Rucker.