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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-19
MEETING TONIGHT TO PLAN FOR
COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TREE

There will be a meeting of the
committees appointed by the vari-
GUS organizations and lodges, and
any others interested, with the la
dies of the Woman's Club tonight at
1880 o'clock, at the Club House, in
order to make final plans and ar
rangements fob the Community
Christmas Tree. All who possibly
can are urged to be present, and it
is hoped that at least one represen-
tative from each lodge will attend.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-19

I. The Mac-Taft Company opened a
weeks engagement last night at the
auditorium to fairly good house, and
presented and excellent show, particu-
larly when the very low price of ad-
mission is considered. The play was
q four act drama, "The Queen of the
Gypsies," and was very well rendered.
The bill tonight is 1.-TWO Jolly
Tramps," and a very peasing enter
tainment is promised. The company
mas an excellent band, and its concerts
are very much enjoyed.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-19

!. s. Pearson, in charge OF
Re Shore Country Golf Club
ago, but who winters in Oca-
in Lakeland today, and went
e Lakeland Golf course, which
out in person some months
Mr.. Pearson expressed him
being surprised at the great
IS made and congratulated
nagement on the excellent
on the course is now in. Tie
that it was his intention to
Down a party of ocala golfers
J part in the golf tournament
her festivities of the opening
Jan. 1.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-19

Dr. Holland, of the lake Phar-
macy has been having lots OF run
axbibiting a "big Georgia bat-tae
largest in captivity" which he mas
confined in a barrel set at sucn a
height that one has to tip-toe 10 see
the wonder therein contained. IL is
a nice large "bat," all right.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-19

Evening Telegram is always
give free space to every pro-
" church may have, without
lnd it is always our greatest
b to aid all suppers, ba-
ETC., these churches have. 1t
+ surprise last evening to be
on by a committee from st.
Guild 70 the Episcopal church
esented this paper with some
IS preserves as a little token
II appreciation Of the Tele-
assistance in boosting their
which we are pleased to
,tted them $50.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-19

Ladies' Aid0of the Dixieland
church will hold a food sale,
t of the Lakeland State Bank
~, Dec. %, beginning at 10
Come and buy your Christmas
nd candies and help a worthy
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-19

ladies OF the Christian
will have a cooked food sale,
fessed chickens on sale next
hy, the location to be an
d later. 1t was inadvertent-
ted yesterday that the salt
be conducted by the Cumber'
Presbyterian ladies, but we
have said the ladies OF the
ian church.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-19

and Mrs. J. M. Knapp, Of
an, have arrived in Lakeland
nd the winter and are pleas
ocated at the home of Mrs. ].
uuer 311 South Virginia ave-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-19

|LACONICS
,se of fire phone 5000

George M. Wright and Mrs.
Fouh went down to Tampa to-
!, matters Of business and
he combined.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-19

Lola Allen, of Kissimmee, is
pr to Lakeland, and while
the guest of Mrs, w. S. r.
he visited Morrell Hospital
orning and was Edelighted
he building, equipment and
sment. During the last year
lien has taken up nursing,
Tas naturally interested in
nd's splendid hospital.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-19

r. B. F. Key and family will
Philadelphia, Ark, on the 9th
i reach Lakeland on the 29th
ID the winter at their hand
pine on South Florida avenue.
" is the father OF Mrs. w.
Johnson and with his family
the greater part OF each year
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-19

business as may legally come before
it, and for the election of directors
for the ensuing year.
6072 H. M. COWLES, Cashier.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-19

If Mrs. R. Wade will return the
grin she was given by mistake at
.ha citation she can get her grip by
applying at 915 South Florida ave
mo or phoning 375 Black.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-19

|or John F. Cox returned yes
from Norfolk, Va, where he
Is a delegate to the Southern
|rcial Congress. being appoint
Gov. Trammell.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-19

ladies' Of the Woman's Club
y as bees at the Club House
1900 little bags in which to
candy and nuts which will
1 away on Saturday night at
immunity Christmas tree. This
, undertaking but one which
enjoyed by young and old
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-19
NOTICE

The regular annual meeting of the
stockholders of the Peoples State
BANK of Lakeland, Fla, will be held at
its Office at 9 a. m, Monday, Jan. 1.
1917, for the transaction Of such
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-19

mems prayer meeting of the
Methodist church will meet to-
at the home Of Mr.. w. Fiske
n at sos South Florida ave-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-19

FOR RENT-Furnished rooms for
light housekeeping, very reason
able. 1903 West Magnolia st.
60S4
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-19

STRAYED OR STOLEN-Pointpr
bird dog; liver spotted ON head
and back; answers to name Bops-
ter. Reward for information Lead
ing to his recovery. H. B. Carter,
Lakeland. e0R
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-19

McC0LLUM'S AUTO SERVICE
New Dodge and Ford cars; reas-
enable rates. Phone 430. Loyal ho-
tel. s0s2
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-19

Mrs. R. M. Johnson, of Reddick.
is the guest of her daughter, Mrs.
!. w. Boring, for the holidays.
Evening journal., 1916-09-19
NESSRS. PURKS AND
GROVES HAVE TILT
DiSSension Was Over Pay
Roll for ew Cou ty
Building
MATTER LAID OVER
UNTIL THIS AFTERNOON

A lively tilt took place at the meet
ing OF the Levy Court today between
Commissioners Pdrks and Groves.
The matter Of the payroll of the new
county building was brought mp by
Mr. purks. He moved that the salary
bill for the last TWO weeks in August
be presented.
Mr. Groves said il was rue that hs
had such a bill last week. but ho die
not propose 20 have any bill pushed
through the court without giving hin
chance 10 examine and approve OF it
Mr. rurks said he agreed the bill
was high but there were other higt
bills and some hitting near home
MIR. Groves replied that he wantec
no insinuations but that il Mr. Purk-
had anything. touching him 10 com,
out in the meeting with il. The pay
roll is In the. hands Of the comptroller
Superintendent Foreman said M,
pay roll represented only one-hfth Of
the cost OF maintenance. The only Of
fees in the county end are those of the
Continued on Page Ten.)
Evening journal., 1916-09-19
By CARL D. GROAr.
| Press Stan Correspondent.

Ohlttu Press stan Correspondents
NEW LONDON, Conn. Sept. l9.-Ihe
threatened rift i'm the Mexican Ameri
can conference appeared today 10 have
been closed at least temporarily.
The American Commission has con
sented TO give immediate consideration
90 the withdrawal OF troops and to a.
ranging for border protection. In this
nattci, the McNicans have pledged to
send force TO replace pcrshings men.
There still remain. the question oi
whether such fcrcc would be adequate
in view OF the immobility Of the Mczi-
can forces.
On the whole, however. the Americans
feel that There il no actual break
ahead. But the Mexican temper is such,
manifcstly. That the border patrol and
Withdrawal questions must be- decided
definitely. at once, else there will be
trouble ahead for the commission.
The MeNican~ have pledged them
selves 10 hunt , illa to the "hitter end
They attack on chihuahua simplifies the
problem, they said. hitherto, IL has
beou problem of locatng the bandit
leader rather than lighting him, and
Evening journal., 1916-09-19

This government is founded on the
principle Of majority rule. and any
party departure from that principle
has been Of short duration As
TO the objection of a few TO the re-
election of Henry A. dupont for SEN
ator, cannot see how one Della
warean can object He has adhered
TO- the true party principles. and has
been acknowledged as one Of the best
Senators in the Senate. Delaware owes
the dupont family gratitude for the
interest they have taken in the affairs
Of the state. for having given a mil
lion dollars TO Delaware College to be
enjoyed by future generations. for
having built a concrete road for the
beenft Of the State. for encouraging
all enterprises. giving employment to
thousands of our citizens al good
wages and providing for their fami-
lies. / am sure the people of the
State are not so ungrateful as to sec
Senator dupont defeated.
The oxigencies Of the time demand
his election 10 the next Congress. de-
mand his experience and stability for
consideration of the intricate ques-
tions that will he involved Men OF
Delaware. ponder these things and
let us bestow merit whore it is de-
served and work together for high
principles"
Evening journal., 1916-09-19
SERBS AGAIN FIGHTING ON HOME
SOIL, RETAKE ALL TERRITORY
CONQUERED BY BULGARIAN ARMY

The Bulgars have made almost no
strong stand since their first strong
defensive positions were wrecked by
French and Serbian artillery They
have moved steadily northward in
retreat, excepting at Florina, where
they offered resistance, but we're
again defeated by French and Ser
han. General Cordonner. French
commander. established headquarters
in Florina and ordered the pursuit of
the Bulgars continued said an
Athens dispatch today.
Fighting with the Allies near Flor
ina were a number OF Greek volun-
teers. whose bravery was specially
mentioned in dispatches from Athens.
In Dobrudja. the Russo Rumanian
retreat has completely halted at
the strongly-fortihed line south OF
the COnstanza railway and an inn
portant battle on this line appears
imminent. The Rumanians have the
advantage OF a narrow front. pro-
tected on the 1anSs by the Danube
and the Black Sea, and there is little
doubt here that they will be able 10
repel Teutonic attacks.
Evening journal., 1916-09-19
DOPE CRAZED GIRL
attacks HER Mother
Then Young Woman Of
Good Family Fights
Constable
WILMINGTON WOMAN
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE

Two new victims, one a young girl
Of a respectable Logan, Pa. family.
and tho other married woman Of
Wilmington. are today registered
with the thousands in Philadelphia
who have been blighted by the dope"
scourge.
For two years. according 70 the
Philadelphia police. Mrs. Margaret
samson, 80 years old. Of No. sos West
street, has been a morphine addict
without The know ledge Of hor hus-
band Her mind became unbalanced
over her failure 10 cure herself OF
tho habit and today she is ia the
Pennsylvania Hospital following an
attempt a. suicide. On a Pennsyl-
yania railroad train en- route from
Harrisburg Mrs. Samson slashed the
arteries in her left wrist with a pen
knife and swallowed a large guam
tity OF morphine A brakeman on the
train saw her act and brought medi-
cal aid. When she RECEIVERS Mrs.
Samson will he sent 10 the Philadel-
phia Hospital for drug treatment
Mr.. Samson was at his wife's bed
side.
Edna Koch, p years old. No. llO6
Louden street. Logan. was arrested
by Constable Edward Abrams at
Eighth and Bainbridge streets, Phila-
delphia The constable had seen her
purchase a small package from man
who had the appearance OF being
a dope" peddler. The police say the
package contained cocaine Abrams
took the girl into Magistrate Imber's
office, where she telephoned to her
mother.
Mrs. Koch appeared at the magis-
trate's office. and she and her daugh-
ter went into a rear room to talk.
A minute later shrieks were heard in
the room. The door swung open and
the girl dashed out She ran 10 the
roof. Constable Abrams followed her,
and when he tried to take hold OF the
girl she pushed him from the roof to
a shed. A nervous wreck. the girl
was removed 10 the Philadelphia Hos
pital. where the police say she will
undergo treatment for the cocaine
habit.
Evening journal., 1916-09-19
MIDDLETOWN BROKER URGES
SENATOR DUPONT'S ELECTION

Republicans should support SEN
ator Henry A. DUPONT for another
term at the election this fall accord
ing TO George W Ingram. we'll
known real estate broker. OF Middle
town. Commenting on the political
situation in Delaware, in an interview
with a representative Of THE EVEN
ING JOURNAL today. Mr. Ingram
pointed out that no petty quarrel
should be allowed to interfere with
the reelection Of Senator dupont.
Mr. Ingram said.
"I have been voting the Republi-
can party ticket since 1860. I was
the only Lincoln voter in Blackbird
hundred. and. with my friend. Sam
uel Townsend, polled sixty Lincoln
votes. which helped to elect George
p. Fisher to Congress. was county
committeeman for several years, have
seen many dissensions in the party in
primary contests and over preferment
of applicants for different offices. but
I never yet have known the funda-
mental principles of the party to be
surrendered because Of a feud in
family. as in the DUPONT case. Why
any good Republican should sacrifice
those principles ! am az a loss 10
understand. unless there Is another
calf 10 he sacrificed. as poor Addicks.
Evening journal., 1916-09-19
GRANCE Wants ROAD
OFFER Accepted
County Engineer, However,
Objects TO Concrete Bed
for Concord Turnpike
COMMITTEE WILL
SUBMIT REPORT

The Levy Court. at rs meeting to-
day received resolution adopted by
Yves Brandywine Grange regarding
the rebuilding of the Concord turn.
pike from the city line to Blue Ball
with concrete. lnasmuch as Alfred I.
DUPONT has offered 10 pay one half
Of the cost OF the improvement. the
grange felt that the county should
also bear the remaining half of the
cost Of the work and the improve
ment entered upon
Thomas s. FouraCre said Mr. du.
Points offer was very generous one
and that the court should take inn
mediate action in the matter
Thomas r. Weldin, of the grange.
thought the county should accept the
offer and build a permanent road.
County Engineer Wilson did not
approve of the building OF the road
with concrete. He said he had seen
many concrete roads that have crack.
ed and broken. He believed that a
brick or bltulithic pavement would
be better
Mr.. Purks moved that a survey of
the road be made and specifications
prepared and then a special meeting
be held to discuss the matter. Mr.
Fouracre seconded the motion and il
prevailed.
Evening journal., 1916-09-19
TROUBLES MULTIPLIED
FOR THIS PRISONER

Samuel Ponzo, colored, received a
hird demonstration Of the length of
he arm Of she Law when he was ar
raigned in City Court this morning
IN charge Of fighting on the street
Ponzo was arraigned Yesterday on
a charge Of being drunk. AZ that
time he was recognized as also being
wanted for non-support. When an
investigation was made il was found
he was also charged with fighting on
The street two years ago.
Probation Officer Stout reported
that according TO the records. Ponzo
had failed TO paw ANYTHING for support
of his wife 81 tvt minor childreS
since June. 1913. In August. 1914
he was arrested for fighting on tho
street and released on bail. He dis
appeared and was not seen until he
was arrested Saturday for being
drunk. II was also declared POnzo
went to his wife's house in Kirkwood
brought her to the city and got her
drunk. She was fined SO and costs
yesterday in court and sent to thf
worl1housc
Judge Churchman told POnzo he
must support his children. He
suspended sentence on the charge o.
being drunk. had The charge Of fight
inc on the street dismissed and
sentenced the man to six months in
the workhouse with instructions that
$3.50 a week be deducted from his
pay and applied to the support of biz
wife and family.
Evening journal., 1916-09-19
WOODEN Poles CO
FROM MARKET Street
Traction Company Has Re-
moved Practically All
From Front TO 11th
WILL OPEN STREET
BED TO LAY CONDUITS

All wooden poles belonging TO the
Wilmington and Philadelphia Fraction
Company, ON Market street between
Front and Eleventh streets except
those at Eighth and Market streets.
have been removed. according to com
munication received from the company
by the Street aud Sewer Commissioners
at their meeting this morning. The let
ter also stated that these poles would
be removed as soon as possible.
On a written request, the Diamond
State Telephone Company was granted
permission TO open Zenith and liroomo
streets for the purpose Of laying con.
duits
The Diamond state Telephone Com.
pany and the Wilmington and Philadel
phia Traction Company were extended
the same privilege ON Concord avenue.
The Wilmington and Philadelphia
Traction Company sent a request 10 the
board for permission 10 rebuild the pole
line on Shallcro,s and Lowering avenues.
The request was referred 10 Street Com.
missioner Person. with power to act.
\ complaint received from s. Dure re-
gardirg the condition OF tho pavement
on the cast side Of Shipley street be.
tween Seventh and Eighth streets, was
also referred TO Street Commissioner
Pierson.
The weekly report Of City Treasurer
Highfeld was a follows: Special con-
tract reserve fund. $50 .s4560; Brandy
wine sewer. S60OO0; balance in hank 10
The account Of current expense, $40.
as9.76: balance in bank 10 the account
Of special fund. S2l7.27476i sewer ex.
tension fund sl7.slsOs
Evening journal., 1916-09-19
PYRITES COMPANY PLANS
SEVERAL new BUILDINGS

Plans we're filed at the Office of
Building Inspector Preston this morn
ing by the Pyrites Company for sew
eral large structures at their plant in
South Wilmington, which will cost
about S29,500 These plans have not
as vet been approved. One Of the
proposed buildings will be four
stories i'm height. OF iron and concrete
construction and will be 73 by "a feet.
Il will be known as the chloriding
building. The others planned are as
follows: Two storage bins, IA by 81
feet 10 cost $4,000 each. and pre-
cipitating tank 10 cost $4,000, which
will be 214 feet by III feet.
Plans have also been filed for the
new Speakman Supply and Pipe Com
pany building. in Tatnall street near
Eighth street, which will cost about
$4,000
Evening journal., 1916-09-19
NIGHT DRIVE ON
CHAMPAGNE LINE
FAILS GERMANS
Russian Defenders Halt Dash
With Screen Fire, Caus-
ing Heavy Loss
French CUT HEAVIER
into SOMME WEDGE
Bv ma unlfed Press.

10y A2f AHhtfN iliNns
PARIS. Sept 19.--Tho Germansl
broke out with five violent attacks oni
tho Champagne front last night audi
attempted a bold stroke against Dead
Mans Hill, northwest OF Verdun.
whore there has been little fghting|
for several weeks.
The war Office this afternoon anil
nounced that Russian contingents|
defending tho Champagne front|
checked all the German attacks with'
screen fire. The onslaughis were de
livored east and west of The Souain- 4
Sommo-Py road, tho Germans losing'
heavily.
Bad weather hlndered operations
on the Somme front, but cast OIL
Berney the French made further'
progress. taking some prisoners
The German attack on he Dead
Mans Hill sector was directed
against trench captured by tho|
French yesterday, but was repulsed
The only advance on Somme front.
reported by the war Office today, that
east OF Berry. drove deeper into the
German lines the wedge that now di-|
vidos the Germans around Peronnel
from the Bavarian divisions operating
near Chaulnes. The object apparently
was IN extend the French gains Ia this
region and improve the positions
against the possibility of heavy Ger
man counter attacks.
The recent fighting on the front
south OF the Sommc left hundreds Of
.Gernbu bodies lying in the open be-
tween the opposing lines. The Bavar-
ans defended their positions with the
greatest stubbornness and az many
places the French advanced only after
ping out whole companies Of en-
cmy soldiers.
A most violent battle is going O.
between the Italians and Bulsars cas-
Of Beles mountains In Macedonia
On the Vetrenik sector. Serbian ar.
lllery repulsed two Bulgarian coun'
ter-attacks.
Evening journal., 1916-09-19
PEORIA WELCOMES
HUGHES: NOMINEE
Endorses TARIFF
Also FavOrS Adequate Laws
Covering Labor and De-
clareS fer AmericaniSm
Waves HIS HAT At
ADMIRINC Street CROWDS
BY PERRY ARNOLD.

ritcd Pres staff correspondent.
PEORIA lll.. Sept. l9. Nominee
Hughes choac Peoria a. the city from
which he would hurl today the first
speech oi his second Presidential cam-
uuien tour Ile spoke in The hall IN
which the state Republican conference
was meeting and in on hours talk on
the nations needs aud future cnmciatcd
his doctrine oi Amcricani>m. a protcc-
tive tariff. adequate laws covering labor
and fair treatment to legitimate busi.
moss.
Tho g.. q T. candidate was plainly
pleased 10 ret back 60 campaigning
again. lie started with q smile Al the
crowd which grcoied him al the sta.
iiou. waved his hat in almost Roose-
vcltiaa glcc al those who applaudcd
him ON the street. and in voice and yes
turc AT tho Coliseum exhibited full
measure If pep.
There was very little fragile" in
his voice and plenty of ginger in his
uppercuts at the air as he rammed
home his criticisms OF tho Democratic
administration.
It developed today that Hughes
didn't get tho full four days rest al
Bridgehampton he had planned Sat
urday be gavo over 10 reading Of data
collected and rearranged for him by
Secretary Lawrence VI. Green.
Leaving Peoria az noon today. the
nominee was scheduled TO arrive in
Springfield about o'clock. motoring
ont 10 Lincolu's Tombs in the early
afternoon AZ o'clock he was TO ad-
lress n meeting al the State fair
grounds under the auspices Of the
Republican State Committee and tho
state Board OF Agriculture.
Tonight his program calls for a
public reception and an address be-
fore mass meeting Immediately
after this the candidate was due to
cave for Wisconsin.
Evening journal., 1916-09-19
AMERICANS AVOID FRESH BREAK
WITH MEXICO BY AGREEING TO
CONSIDER TROOPS WITHDRAWAL

now they believed he has revealed his
whereabouts.
One big problem upon which the
world in general must pass is the
subject OF the Mexican declaration
of equal rights" TO MeXlcans and
foreigners IN Mexico The MeXicans
says Mexico will be more peaceful by
reason Of "hecoming less subject to
outside contentious. hence. Car
rama will put both Mexican and for
cign Interests" on the same foot
ing.
This is the First Chiefs answer 10
President Wilson's suggestion that
American interests must be treated
considerably if Mexico is to come
back"
Tho Mexican commissioners say
they are willing 10 hear "sugges-
tions" as 10 economic problems. as
to treatment OF foreigners, and kim
dred subjects. if withdrawal Of
Pershing's column is accomplished.
This undoubtedly will be recon-
mended soon in view Of General
Bliss concurrence in General Funs-
tons recommendations
Evening journal., 1916-09-19
PUNISHED ENOUGH So
BERRELL IS DISMISSED

Explaining in City Court this morn
ing that William Berrell. colored,
charged with assault and battery had
already been punished sufficiently. AS
sistant City Solicitor John f. Lynn
asked that the case against him be
dismissed. The man was arrested on
the charge last July. At about the
same time he was arrested for high
way robbery and held for trial at the
Court Of General Sessions. He has
been in custody ever since and was
released yesterday in County Court,
at the request OF the y-general,
when il was found there was only
slight evidence against him.
Berreli promised 10 be good and was
dismissed.