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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-27
ENDOWMENT OF GERMAN .
STUDENTS AT OXFORD
TO BE ELIMINATED

London, March 25-The British
government is preparing a bill to
vary the conditions of the Rhodes
Scholarship Trust, so as to eliminate
provisions for the endowment of Ger
man students coming to oxford. Ce-
ell Rhodes established fifteen schol-
arships OF 81 $50 each fof young
men of German birth, to be nomi-
mated by the German Emperor.
These endowments along with those
for American students, were created,
as his will explained, under the con-
viction that "a good understanding
between England, the United States
and Germany would secure the peace
OF the world, and educational rela-
tions form the strongest tie. :"
The Pail Mall Gazette, comment
ing on the pending alteration of the
Rhodes bequest, remarks: THE cut
ting out of Germany from the fam
Gus Request is a symbolic admission
of the failure of the amiable philoso-
ply OF friendship between England
and Germany, and an announcement
that the dreams associated with it
are dead The Rhodes scholarships
were a conspicuous instance of our
general disposition to be neighborly
and to foster a common spirit of 10y.
atty and mutual appreciation within
the European family"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-27

/ hereby announce myself as can
didate for reelection to the office of
superintendent Of Public Instruction
Of Polk County, subject to the action
Of the voters at the forthcoming
Democratic primary.
In making my announcement for
this important office, desire to
thank my friends for their hearty
support accorded me in the past and
assure them IL reelected l will con-
tinue to strive as in the past to make
the schools Of Poly county second to
none in the State.
Yours for faithful service.
c. A PARKER.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-27
NEWSPAPER MEN AND
WOMEN ARE NOT EXEMPT
FROM ARMY SERVICE
(By Associated Press)

London, March 90 ~-The war Of
fee has refused to exempt from army
service great many newspaper men
and women who have been designat-
ed by the Newspaper Proprietors' AS
ISOLATION of London as essential to
the work of publishing the local pa
pers.
Art editors, photographers and
dark room operators are not consid-
cred as editorial staff employees by
the war Office and it refused to ex-
empt them from military service.
The same ruling was applied to all
society editors, fiction editors, sport
ing editors and headline writer's.
Sub-editors (copy readers) were for
some unexplained reason considered
NOR essential to the papers than
any of the other members of the
stats.
The general principle to be fol-
lowed, the war office ruled, is that
the men to be exempted are serv-
ing some vital purpose during a time
of war ="
Many of the leading London pa
pers were careful to publish a notice
reading much like this: 1T should
be mentioned that the editor of the
London Blank has not applied for
exemption or postponement of serv-
ice in any case of any war age man
on the editorial STAFF
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-27
FLORIDA FRUIT
IS BRINGING
SATISFACTORY
PRICES
{ Tampa Tribune)

Florida oranges are bringing top
notch prices. and surprising the
California product both in price and
demand, and the season as a whole
has been very satisfactory to the
growers Of Florida. A few days ago
pineapple oranges brought SASS per
box in New York. From now on the
best of prices will prevail. The Flor
ida Citrus Exchange Saturday issued
the following summary of market
conditions:
The shipments of oranges out Of
the State are gradually diminishing
and the markets have strengthened
generally throughout the county, 1t
looks as though there is not much
room for further advance on or
anges, as California is beginning to
ship heavier and selling at prices
very much lower than the prices be-
ing realized for Floridas. The mar
ket on Florida oranges the past week
has been from $2.75 to $500 +. o. b..
practically no oranges selling for less
than these prices at the present time.
Some of the better grades are even
bringing considerably more than
, this, and New York averaged Sat-
urday as high as SASS on pineapple
oranges.
Shipments will decrease rapidly
from this time forward. as many Of
the packing houses have finished
shipping oranges, and a great many
mora will finish next week. Only a
very few of the houses will be NOV
ing midseason oranges after next
week There does not appear to be
any reason why there should be any
decline from present prices. Florida
oranges are and have been arriving
in the markets in a very satisfactory
condition, there being very little, If
any. decay showing up, and they are
| SNlHS me SdtloldtilOl bobh w INV
trade and consumer AS long as this
condition exists they VII continue to
demand Florida oranges.
"Valencias will probably start to
moving about April 1. There is
every indication for good market
on this variety, as the holdings are
not large, there probably being about
500 to 500 cars of Valencias in the
State.
There is a better feeling in
grapefruit and the demand is more
active and anything in desirable
sizes and quality is selling at very
satisfactory prices However. there
is large amount OF grapefruit go
ing out Of the State that Is undesir-
able both as to sizes and appearance.
However, even this is selling at very
fair prices. There are probably left
in the state 500 to 700 cars OF
grapefruit and IL moved out grad
ually from this time on will no doubt
bring very satisfactory prices to the
grower"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-27
FOR MEMBER SCHOOL BOARD

The friends Of G. B. Murrell
wish to announce him as a candi-
date for member Of the County
School Board Of this district.
He Is a cordial and efficient bust
ness man. liberal and public spirited.
Having given much time and interest
to the city school, they believe that
If elected. he will take as much pride
and interest in the county schools.
1925
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-27
FOR SHERIFF

l hereby announce myself a candi-
date for sheriff Of Polk county, sub
ject to the action Of the Democratic
primary election, June 9Th. II my
conduct of the Office has been salts
factory, will appreciate the votes
and support of the citizens, promis-
ing them that If reelected, | will
edouble my efforts to discharge the
duties of sheriff to the satisfaction
of the people. Respectfully,
- JOHN LOGAN
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-27
FOR JUSTICE OF THE
PEACE, TENTH DISTRICT

I am a candidate for Justice of the
Peace in the Tenth district, subject
to the action Of the Democratic pri-
maries, and I respectfully ask the
support Of the voters for this ONCE.
Respectfully, G. P. WEBB.
1924
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-27
FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE

am candidate for reelection
for justice of the peace in this. the
Tenth district, and will appreciate
the votes and support of all the elect
ors fer this office, at the primary
election, June 9Th. Respectfully,
J. P. THOMPSON.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-27
signed BY private individuals IouI
vote and influence are earnestly 90
licited. Respectfully,
T. A. GOODE.

To the Democratic Voters Of Polk
County: | hereby announce myself
a candidate for representative In the
State legislature Of Florida subject
to the action Of the Democratic pri-
mary. II elected I will serve the peo-
pie to the bst Of my ability. l solicit
your support. Respectfully.
A. J. MORGAN,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-27
TO THE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS
OF POLK COUNTY

hereby announce my candidacy
for the office of tax collector Of Polk
county. subject to the action Of the
Democratic primary of June 6.
Should l be favored with the nomi-
nation l pledge a continuation Of
the business method and system that
have already installed in this Of
fee. J. P. MURDAUGH.
1899
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-27

Nv a. COUNTY ASSESSOR
HE votnrD q Polk County:
% 'ersby announce myself a can
mi for tAs once Of county tax as
,n., sab5ect 70 the action Of the
n cratic primary: and will appre-
\ the euppott Of all electors who
|W N oQualisation of taxes.
H01rs - ssRvs.
lr ARNOLD c. ARMISTEAD.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-27
TO THE VOTERS OF POLK COUNTY

| am a candidate for member of
the State Senate from Polk county,
subject to the primary OF June 9Th.
Your support will be appreciated.
Respectfully,
OSCAR NJ. EATON.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-27
,rR CouYTY TAX COLLECTOR

krR COuYTY TAX COLLECTOR
In Z candidate for the ONCE OF
~,ollector for Polk county. sub
- ~ aotisn Of the Democratic
=. aua / would appreciate the
INT e al the voters. promising
III a. s1ncisnt service II hon
" ~ slestion.
[sDeetfnl,y.
WERNER G.. JONES.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-27

m. PUDIIC usTRUCTI0N
Citissns q Polk County:
II = ~ action Of the Demo-
primary Of 1915. this is to
y ~ caAdidaey for the Office
rintsn1ent o. public instruc-
ana - ths county of Polk.
Z y1ugi1a. Your support 10
spectfully solicited.
~. Z. CLIFTON.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-27
TO THE DEMOCRATIC
VOTERS OF POLK COUNTY

l hereby announce my candidacy
for the Office Of prosecuting attorney
of Polk county, subject to the de-
cision of the primary election June
6, 1915.
II elected, promise my efforts
shall be directed towards the strict
enforcement OF the criminal laws
and that | will not be a candidate
for reelection.
514e EDWIN w. SPENCER.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-27

Weelen shroud Compulsory.
II used to be compulsory in Eng
land that the dead should be buried
In wooden shrouds. This law was in
troduced in order to encourage the
manufacture OF wooden cloth within
the kingdom
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-27
FOR COUNTY JUDGE

l am a candidate for judge of the
County Court of Polk county, subject
to the action OF the primary election
June 9Th. respectfully ask the con-
sideration Of the electors of my quail
ifications for this office. and will
deeply appreciate their votes and
support.
EPPES TUCKER, JR.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-27
TO THE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS
OF POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA

l hereby announce my candidacy
to succeed myself as clerk of the cir
suit court of Polk county, Florida,
subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic primary Of June 6, 1915.
Should l be favored with the nomi-
nation will conduct the affairs of
the office to the best of my ability,
as l have done in the past.
Respectfully,
J. A. JOHNSON
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-27
REED ROBSON .

l hereby announce myself a can
didate for representative In the next
Florida legislature, subject to the
vote of the Democratic primary to
be held on June 6, 1916.
J. O. WHIDDEN.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-27
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

To the Democratic Voters of Polk
County, Florida:
l hereby announce my candidacy
for the Office Of representative from
Polk county in the legislature, SUBJ
Ject to the Democratic primary.
C. M. TRAMMELL.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-27
:fA11 AND COUNTY ;.
TAX ASSESSOR

E votofs e Polk County:
'nemen Z Asrsby announce my
wy toe rs-slection to the Of
stats aad County Tax Assess
lest - The action Of the DEM
primary. II elected prom
lithful performances Of the du-
CURED by this most important
"a. otand for equal taxes for
go ma I earnestly solicit
otss. TAaAking you for your
suDDost ID the past. l remain
70 vssy respectfully.
J. J. BOYNTON.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-27

our support II respectfully So
ed for Prof. R. NJ. Dorsey,
- friends announce him as q
didats for the once of county SUI
|lntendent Of public instruction.
jest 70 the Democratic primary.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-27
FOR COUNTY JUDGE

I hereby announce myself a can.
didate for the office Of county Judge
Of Polk county. subject to the action
Of the Democratic voters at the pri-
mary to be held in June, 1916, and
respectfully solicit your support.
Respectfully.
HARRY G.. TAYLOR.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-27
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

hereby announce myself as can
didate for representative of Polk
county in the legislature converting
in 1917, subject to the action Of the
Democratic primary, and II elected I
promise efficient and conscientious
service.
REED ROBSON
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-27
FOR COUNTY JUDGE

/ am q candidate for nomination
to the ONCE of county judge of Polk
county, at the approaching Demo-
cratic primary, and will appreciate
everyone's support.
KELSEY HIANTON,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-27

i ron COUNTY ASSESSOR
horohy ahnounce myself candi-
~ ~ e0os Of Assessor for
4 ssunty, subject to the action Of
Dsnessatie party. I earnestly
&c IL 0upport and votes Of the
.cFp, peouinlng the best service
lshlch ! an capable should they
n - with this position.
>sUestfu1ly.
J. HARRIS LANCASTER.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-27
IoR COUNTY JUDGE

hefoo& n1nounce my candidacy
tAs e0e2pf county Judge Of Polk
|1ty. ueFidA. In the coming DEM
- yElmary IN June. II elected.
|roniss NJ ez.ire time shall be de-
|s1 70 aid once. and I ask the
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-27

y = i TAX c0ILeCT0R
:. = 70 TAKE thu method Of
1r'GA Nc NJ eaAAidacy for the
Wat tax eollector 81 Polk coun-
- { 70 the action Of the Dem
prinssy.
hAered with this once, 1t will
+ Yhest saEnest desire to render
Llnnss elective. emcient and
service.
q st,voos and influence solicited.
'ustfully yours.
0Rf J. G. OWENS.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-27
pp3oGROUTTua ATTORNEY
W POLK COUNTY

sro1g announce my candidacy
I-slece1ua 70 the once of prose-
= a&ternsy q Polk county. sub
ID tAe ps1nary slection. June s,
r.. and respectfully solicit the
II & q III Democratic electors.
,yOpsstfsliy.
Nm !. B. HUFFAKER.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-27
ron SHERIFF

-,by announce myself a can
n the once Of sheriff of Polk
Z Florida, subject to the &C.
I the Democratic primary Of
nored with the once will
faithful ana honorable SER
John r. VIRGINS.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-27
i j . ANNOUNCEMENTS

support Of the voters throughout tn,
county generally.
Very respectfully,
NJ. A. WILSON,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-27

idats forl eoanty commission
1T NJ. s. Hs has served the
wsll - dsssrvss reelection.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-27
Don ooMYTY A9SESSoR

WERNER G. JONES
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-18

part of the basis for increased rates.
He said the company could have saved
$15, 900 which 1t has charged to operat-
ing expense. BY providing reason
able rate and supplying apparatus at
reduced rates the company induced
most Of the citizens OF Richmond. Bond
said. to become natural gas consum-
ers, and he contended that citizens had
gone to the expense Of buying stoves.
ETC., on assumption that rates would
not be boosted He said 1t was espec-
tally unfair for rates to be increased
in the winter season.
Bond also insisted that proposed in
crease discriminates against the small
consumer, in that the proposed new
schedule provides an increase of IS
per cent in rate to be paid for domes-
tic purposes and rate lower than the
present one for the large consumers.
Attorney John T. Beasley of Terre
Haute, made the opening statement
for the company. He said that it is
true the company has securities of an
unusually large amount. but he con-
tended that the company's history was
an unusual one and that it had not
been able to avoid big expenses.
II think 1t is conservative to say
that there is no case in the state like
this one," said* Mr. Beasley in 0utlfn-
ing the company's history.
: He told how it first was organized
to sell artificial gas, how the discov-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-18
BOND CUTS
Icontlnusd From Page one.l

costing, however, that the commission
might strike it out ii it. saw fit.
Duncan continued to press the mat
ter and finally Bond offered to strike
out the paragraph with the record
showing that 1t was at the request of
the commission. The paragraph which
Chairman Duncan considered offensive
and as having no legal bearing on the
case reads as follows:
so far as within the knowledge OF
the said city this commission has
never reduced the rates charged for
services by any public utility, over its
objection and protest, without having
first fixed the value OF its property,
used and useful, in serving the public,
and the fair and reasonable operating
expenses and the fair rate of return to
which such utility is entitled, and we
contend that this is the proper and
fair course to be pursued and that the
same method and rule should be fol-
lowed in favor of the public as have
uniformly been applied in favor of the
utilities
What was your reason as lawyer
for inserting that paragraph" inquired
Chairman Duncan.
well, l used that language to call
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-18

attention to the presidents which have
been established by this commission
and also because Of recent informal
statement Of Judge Mcclure OF this
commission" replied Bond.
Commissioner Mcclure denied that
he ever had many any statement which
might justify Bonds conclusion. He
said that it probably Is true that this
is the first time the commission has
been asked to grant a conditional in
creased rate but, he said, the COM
mission repeatedly has made changes
In rates of utilities without having
first fixed valuation. Mr.. Bond said
that he does not contend that the COM
mission does not have the right to
change rates without fixing a valua.
ton, but he insisted that he recalled
that Commissioner Mcclure had said
that the commission never had reduced
rates over the objection Of utility
without first fixing valuation
II don't think that as a lawyer you
should have inserted that paragraph
This is law suit and that paragraph
could not properly have any bearing
on this case" insisted Chairman Dun
can.
"I'll strike it out at the request of
the commission said Bond finally,
and the incident was closed
Besides urging that the commission
has no legal right to grant a condition
al increase in rates, Bond urged that
the company is weighed down by debts
far in excess of the value of that por-
ton of its property which is used and
useful to the public and that the pres
ent gas rates are not responsible for
this condition. He said the company
on engaging In the natural gas bust
ness in 1918 installed stoves and other
apparatus at greatly reduced rates to
encourage citizens to use gas, and he
protested against this expense being
charged to the company's operating
expense account and being made a
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-18
SICK WIFE PLEADS
4 FOR MATES RETURN

yIrying butcher left his home and
family in; Buffalo, N. Y, last August.
He hash been heard from since. His
wife IL IN sand constantly pleads for
his return. at IL declared that she Will
lose her mind unless word is received
from him.
This information Ia contained in a
letter received by the Palladium to-
day. butcher. the letter says, sis
known ~ be travelling, but the name
of the coocern he represents is not
known. Information OF butcher should
be sent to Mrs. O'Day, 157 Huron
street, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-18
REDUCES LIST
Icontinued From page one.l

duent property owners and demand
ing payment OF back taxes.
The other factor which has contrib
uted to the Increased collections Is
the method OF bookkeeping installed
IL 1912 by County Auditor Bowman.
Ill delinquent taxes are carried for
ward instead Of dropping them at the
nd of two years, as was the former
custom.
q Interesting statistics have been com
bjled by the county auditor which
show that Fountain City has the larg-
ct per cent Of delinquent taxes on
record. Fourteen per cent of the
fxxes in that corporation have gone
delinquent. Milton is second with IL
per cent, Cambridge City and Center
Vile each have IL per cent delinquent.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-18
PITTSBURG

PITTSBURG, Pa. Feb. 1S.--Cattle:
Supply light. market steady, choice
steers $S.50@S.75, prime steers $3.50
$50. good steers $s.s5@s.2O. tidy
butchers $7.5O@S.00. fair $6.50@7.25,
common $5.5O@6.50, common to fat
bulls $4.5OQ7.0O. common to fat cows
$3OO@6.5O, heifers s6.5067.15. fresh
cows and springers $4OO0@s5.O0, veal
calves $12.00412.50.
Sheep and lambs: Supply light.
market steady, prime wethers $500
SIS, lambs $7.50@11.90.
Hogs: Receipts 10 double decks,
market fairly active, prime heavy
SS.750S.SO, mediums $S.70@S.75. heavy
workers. $S.650S.70, light workers. $500
1@8.35, pigs $750@7.s0, roughs $3.50
OTIS. stays S6.00@6.25, heavy mixed
$S75@S.30.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-18

and Richmond has per cent delin-
Cuent.
In the per cent OF taxpayers delin-
Quent. Richmond leads the list with
AZ per cent. Most Of the delinquents
in Richmond are small property own
ers and consequently the large per
cetn OF persons does not affect the
amount OF taxes as much as q large
Ter cent in the smaller corporations
or townships does affect the amour
of delinquent taxes.
The following table shows the
amount of delinquent tax collections
for the past four years:
1872 ........................ $16,997
1915 ................ 1912
($744 gain over 1922
1914 ........... :2.4oo
($5,042 gain over 1879
1915 -. 2s.741
($9.743 gain over 1871