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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-04
In Society
Lakeland Circle No. 10,
G.. A. r. Organized


G.. A. r. Organized
The ladies of the G. A. R. or
gained yesterday afternoon in the
Women's Club rooms on South Mas
sachusetts avenue, with twenty-one
charter members, Miss Twitchell, of
st. Petersburg, Mrs. VanDouser and
Mrs. Porter of Kissimmee perform
ing the work incident to the organi-
zatioI. l,si
The election was then held, and
Mrs A. C. Shaffer was elected pres
ident, Mrs. G. P. Fleming, vice pres
ident; Mrs. j. F. Mcdonald, second
vice president; Mrs. Thomas Bry-
ant, treasurer; Mrs. NJ. l.. Paddock
conductress; Mrs. S. F. Freden-
burgh, guard, and Mrs. Ward, chap
lain The newly-elected president
appointed Mrs. William Steitz Sec
rotary and Mrs. C. o. Wheeler pa
triotic instructor. Mrs. Paddock
chose as her assistant Conductress
Mrs. Pickard. Mrs. Fredenburgh
appointed as her assistant guard,
Mrs. w. H. Conibear. Three dele
gates, Mrs. F. H. Epson, Mrs. w.
H. Conibear and Mrs. C. o. Wheel
er, were elected to attend the State
convention which will be held at
Tampa in April.
The department presented the or
ganization with handsome flag,
which the ladies draped over the al
tar.
The visiting ladies then installed
the new officers and gave the mem
bers ritualistic instruction, after
which the meeting adjourned.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-04
The Burlington announces that

The Burlington announces that
the steamship Northern Pacific, now
in coastwise service, will leave San
Francisco, in cruise de luxe. for the
Honolulu midwinter carnival Feb.
l6; the San Pedro Feb. II: arrive
Honolulu Feb. %; returning, leave
Honolulu midnight Feb 20 The
rate includes accommodations on
board boat during the stay at Homo
lulu.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-04

All of the unsold lots in Dixieland
will be sold at public auction on
Thursday, Feb. 10. commencing q
10 o'clock. This is the chance of a
lifetime to get the prettiest resi-
Dental lots in Lakeland absolutely
at your own price. The sale will
be called by the celebrated twin auc-
tioreers, Gaffney Brothers. Dinner
on the grounds. 5132
ONE GOOSE A YEAR
CONDITION OF LEASE
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-04
HUB CLOTHING co.
OFFER GREAT INDUCEMENTS

In their advertisement in this is
sue the Hub Clothing Co. offer I'M
usual inducements for the last two
days of their sale-today and to-
morrow. Your money will go twice as
far today and tomorrow at this store
than it will next week. Avail your
helf of the great opportunity to
stretch little money over a great
long ways. Joe LeVay will show
you how it's done.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-04
CHARLIE CHAPLIN AT MO0RE'S
LITTLE STYLE SHOP TONIGHT

Ross, "The Human DOLL" can be
seen tonight at 1880 in the window
of Moore's Little Style Shop in the
role of Charlie Chaplin. Mr.. Ross
is good entertainer. He'll make
you laugh, but you can't make him
laugh
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-04

GO % is making preparations to
IKE part in the big Gasparilla pa
,ndo IT Tampa next Wednesday
Drills are being held and Capt.
3teftx declares Lakelands military
soI1parx will show up fine on this
iuapfoloyS occasion. A special car
Hiil ~ provided by the Coast Line
q ttal1port the company, the car
,einG etteched to a special train
xhith Wall pass through here about
d &loGA Wednesday morning.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-04

TN4&urh the kindness of Mr..
71milt6t manager of the Majestic
!ho41e6 and Mr.. McGary, of the
0fxi6 amusement Co., the carriers
u fhe Bvening Telegram will be
,nfort1 at the Majestic tonight,
ent4 tetng reserved for these faith
ia 1o$e Who deliver their papers in
saia ~ mime, and who are always
SriGhkaand cheerful. Their picture
Vim - Thrown on the screen to-
lsfAk taken from the steps of the
N}41&92 building.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-04
RAILROAD NOTES

About fifty railroads in the United
States and Canada have issued num-
erous restrictions covering the accep-
aree and transportation of explosives
and Col. B. w. Dunn, chief inspec-
tor of the bureau of explosives, New
York city, has issued circular sum
marizing the requirements issued by
each road
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-04

A number of very valuable prizes
will be, given away absolutely free
to those attending the auction sale
of lots in Dixieland on Feb. 10th. To
secure a present one does not have
to buy lot or even bid on one, but
they must be on the ground when
the presents are distributed. 5133
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-04
w. @. w. Circle

w. o. w. Circle held their regular
meeting last night. 1t was decided
that the Circle have a contest. Two
captains were elected, Sow. Lane and
Sow. Wilson. The idea will be to
vie with each other in entertaining
at the monthly meetings, each hav-
ing the same number of members on
her eide. After the business meeting
delightful pies of all kinds were cut
and served with hot coffee A delight
full evening was spent. Three appli-
cations were accepted, also two
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-04

1 1o&n H. Risbeck, of Pittsburg.
nal director of the Loyal
Moose, is in the city and will
N ker a few days. He was en-
last night by the Moose in
rooms, and made a most
- talk to the members. who
S&o to the utmost a visit from
tnguished gentleman. Mr..
a fluent speaker and an
Ier for the good Of the order.
1ch pleased with Lakeland,
MO have the pleasure of his
ice hope to see him her
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-04

transfers from Auburndale.
snd western Kansas.
Indications are for fair and warmer
Weather in the vicitity of Tampa to-
night and Saturday.
WALTER J. BENNETT.
Local Forecaster
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-04

grnold, of Newman, Ca, and
hette Weathers, of Ocala,
charming visitors to the
hts of Mrs. /. V. Stevens.
RS many friends will make
b a most pleasant one.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-04

&scrowds went down to Tam
8 to take in the opening day
nsparilla Carnival and South
Fair. The weather is ex-
lkor the festivities and from
Qfts Tampa is entertaining
st crowds in her history.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-04

No. SO was three hours late
ling due to some minor
ID the road. The train was
long, due to heavy travel
asparilla Carnival.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-04

u. d. Prewitt and little
lHG>Atef left yesterday for Umatilla
xl1e they will make their home.
M Ffewitt was formerly connected
i ~ Insurance business here with
4R ". M. Lindsey. Their many
'rfends regret their departure, but
Wish them we'll wherever they may
ocate
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-04

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. of good ad
dress. Man having experience with
ice making machinery preferred.
Address p. O. Box 1877. 5139
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-04
KELAND ]
LACONICSs
of fire phone 5000

ertrude DeRieux went over
4 Haven this morning to
weekend with her sister,
l.. Hobbs.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-04

5 10 |
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-04
Majestic Theatre
THE BEST PICTURES AND MUSIC EVERY DAY
TODAY

atiaee and night SC. Toe
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-20
ARMY AND NAVY
RECRUITING BRISK

General stimulation In the applica-
lions for enlistment was reported from
the local army and navy recruiting sta
tons following President Wilson'S Or
der for the mobilization of the militia
throughout the country,
At the army recruiting station a
total of eighteen applications were re-
cetved, against three or four which
has heretofore been days average.
Only a small number of the applicants
were accepted. due 10 their inability
TO pass the requirements. 1t Is ex
pected that the number OF applications
VIII be considerably larger from now
on.
While the greatest stimulus was
noted in the army recruits. due TO
the oRpertunity OF seeing immediate
service, the navy station reported eight
applicants. which Is largely in excess
Of their daily average. There wera
four applications received at the Ma
r.ne Corps station. all OF which were
rejected. due 70 the very rigid exam
nations Both Of these branches Of
the national defense are preparing for
the increased number OF applicants
that will follow the outlook for trouble
In Mexico
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-20
SIGNAL CORPS ELECTS
EARLE LUIz CAPTAIN
Corps Needs Number of Good Tele-
graph Operators Who Are Ex-
pected to Enlist shortly.

One of the first steps taken by the
TYPE d, Signal Corps, al the First
Regiment armory here yesterday af
ternoon. following the mobilization of
the corps pursuant 10 Secretary of
War Bakers order, was the filing OF
the list officers of the corps. There
had been a vacancy owing to the
resignation some months ago Of Cap
tain Frank d. Splatt, and 10 Ill this
election was had yesterday.
Senior First Lieutenant Earle Lutz.
who since the resignation OF Captain
spiatt had been in command. was
elected captain. Junior Lieutenant
James Strother was. advanced auto
matiCaIly TO the post of senior iieu-
tenant, and First Sergeant Deane Haw,
who was chief of the first section,
was elected Junior first lieutenant
William II. Atkins was designated first
sergeant 10 succeed Lieutenant Haw,
The signal corps is in splendid con-
dition with regard 10 personnel and
efficiency. and is within a dozen men
of the prescribed war strength. three
officers and seventy-fve men. There
are more than sixty men on the ros-
ter at this time. OF whom fifty spent
last night in their quarters at the
armory Several Of the members are
dut OF the city. hat these have wired
that they are on their way to Rich
mond
Captain Lutz last night stated that
there are a few vacancies in the corps
and that il Is desired that these places
he filed by good telegraph operators
Such operators as desire to respond
to the cali as members OF the signal
corps are asked to communicate AT
once with Captain Lutz at the Grays
arfnory
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-20
CAPTAIN MYERS IS ON
HIS WAY TO RICHMOND
Howftsers' Commander VIII Arrive
From Detroit Todny--Eleven Men
EnIisted Yesterday. :.

Captain William NJ. Myers. command
ing the Richmond Howitzers' battery.
field artillery. who left Saturday night
for Detroit to attend the annual ses-
sion of the Supreme Council of the
Mystic Order of Yelled Prophets of the
Enchanted Realm. wired yesterday af-
ternoon that he was leaving Detroit
on the first train and that he will ar
rive in Richmond early this afternoon.
The telegram was received by Lieu
tenant George H. Myers, at the How
itzers' Armory on North Eighth Street,
where all members OF the battery are
quartered pending further orders Dur
Ing the absence of Captain Myers from
the city. First Lieutenant Edward c.
Rees. senior officer, is In command
Other officers OF the battery are First
Lieutenant J. c. Pollard, Lieutenant
John r. Wood and Captain F. K. 7.
Warrick. surgeon.
The artiilerymen reported at their
armory yesterday morning and imme-
diately got into their uniforms and
entered upon the routine of actual
service. The program for each day
will be mapped out by the officers
and such of the routine that Is prac-
ticable at the armory will be parti-
ctpated In until TIE men move 20
camp. which may be Friday.
Recruiting was begun yesterday
morning in accordance with the order
OF Secretary OF War Baker to mobilize
at home stations and recruit up to
the maximum strength, which in the
cast of the Howitzers, as other bat
teries Of feld artillery, Ia FIVE officers
and III enlisted men. The present
strength of the Howitzers is about
1925 eleven men having been accepted
out of those who appeared for en-
listment yesterday. The Howitzers has
a reserve list OF more than one hundred
men, all OF whom may be called upon
II necessary.
Because OF this reserve list and the
rapidity with which men are seeking
service in the battery the Howitzers
Will go into the mobilization camp with
their full war strength.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-20

pressed regret that all who applied
at the recruiting room were not ply
sfcally At for serevice. He was agree
ably surprised, however that the per-
centage OF aeceptab BILE men was in ad-
vance OF that which rules at recruit
ing stations throughout the country.
Where there are from twenty-five
TO thirty per cent of the applicants
accepted, according to regular army
the Grays Armory yesterday but about
that portion. So many were the
would-be recruits who appeared at the
armory yesterday that an additional
examiner was required.
You may say" said Major Cook,
that / also am pleased at results to-
day Also announce in The yirginian
that there are about FIVE or six va
cancies in the hospital corps which
I would like to see filed. That num-
Der OF good men fitted for hospital
service will be accepted"
Busy Day Ahea~l.
Taps last night sounded at 1890.
and t:ie 275 men who had reported
turned in" at the armory. Captain
William A. stack, OF Company b, was
the officer of the day
Reveille this morning will be at s
o'clock. A physical drill lasting fif-
teen minutes will precede mess call
which comes at $50. Dinner will be
a 2 o'clock, supper at $40 and taps
al 10 o'clock.
Drill and instruction begin today
The morning schedule to be followed
is: 730-Squad drill. close order. thir-
ty minutes; squad drill. bayonet exer-
else, thirty minutes; company drill,
close order. one hour
A lecture on military courtesy will
precede the afternoon routine. which
begins at 8 o'clock with squad drill
In extended order, continuing one
hour. Sighting drill position and
aiming drill, detection and elevation
correction drills will take up the sec
ond hour, In the evening school for
commissioned officers will occupy
an hours time.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-20
GOVERNOR NOT LIKELY
TO CUT TRIP SHORT
In In West. EN- Route to Governors
Congress. at salt Lake City. In
Touch with situation.

Though Governor Stuart IL IN the
West. en- route TO the Governors Com
eress. which will be held next week
in Salt Lake City, Utah. he Is in close
touch with the military situation in
Virginia. 1t is not likely that he will
curtail his trip and return to Viz
ginia. as everything in military circles
IL In splendid shape. The condition
Of preparedness of the organized mill
tia In the State Is such that there In
little need. II is declared for the Gov
ernor. who is commander-in chief OF
the Virginia Volunteers to he in Rich
nond.
Contrary to popular belief, Governor
Stuart 10 commander-in-ch chief OF the
Virginia Volunteers. even though he
Is out of the State. The military or
ganixation In Virginia in an efficient
4business-like organization in which
every unit 10 in harmony. and with
the facilities offered by wire Is in touch
with affairs
Yesterday morning on receipt OF the
news Of what had been directed from
the office OF Adjutant- Sale,
Governor Stuart wired expressing COM
plste satisfaction, and reposing abso-
lutte confidence In the department of
the adJutant- general and in the execu-
tive office, In charge OF which is Alex
ander Forward. for the future move
ment Of the State troops.
In the event that his presence la ac-
tVplly needed in the capital OF vir-
eYnia, the Governor viii make all
haste in returning. The adjutant-
general In the Governors absence, u
II stated. can tssue all orders that
he could issue were the Governor In
personal charge Of the mobilization
Governor Stuart Is expected to re-
turn to Virginia about July 1.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-20
ILLNESS Of GROOM
DELAYS MARRIAGE
Brenner to Be Operated
Upon This Morning

The marriage Of Mr.. Leith s. Brem-
ner. a well-known young lawyer of
Richmond and Hanover, and Miss
Fltppo. of Atlee, Hanover County,
scheduled TO take place tomorrow
night, has been postponed indefinitely.
because OF the sudden illness of Mr..
Bremner. He was seized yesterday
with appendicitis, and will be operat-
ed upon at Memorial Hospital this
morning at 1880 o'clock
Friends OF Mr.. Rremner are much
concerned over his condition. but he
lieve he will pull through all right,
because Of his strong constitution
r. G, Bremner. his brother. was tel
eeraphed for yesterday afternoon. and
other relatives will he here today
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-20
TRAINED MILITARY men |
! OFFER THEIR SERVICES
nor's Once and Recruiting
Through State Is Brisk.

That the Old Dominion will be at
the top, or very near 1t. when the
lists of States furnishing officers and
men for such trouble as may develop
with Mexico, or any other interna-
tional difficulty that may arise. is IN
the men of Virginia.
There were received during the day
at the ONCE OF the Governor scores
of kilograms offering the services of
men who are possessed of military
training. and In the news reaching
the Governors office from all parts
of the State the information that re-
cruiting is brisk at the home stations
of all the divisions or bodies of vir-
ginia volunteers.
The wires received at the Cover
nor's office came from men who have
formerly been officers in the Virginia
militia, from men who have gradu-
ated from Virginia Military Institute
and other military or semi military
institutions in the State, from men
who had served in the Spanish Amer
lean war or in the regular army
These men volunteered their services
oietiHe 10 accept SuCn com MISSIONS
as might be rendered them or to aid
In recruiting, giving instruction, or IN
such other capacity as might hest
serve the Commonwealth and the
United States.
The moral effect Of President Will
sons call for mobilization OF the
National Guard Is characterized by
officers OF the State militia as sp.en-
did. Hundreds of men made applica :
ton to recruiting officers throughout
the State and many were successful
In passing the examinations and being
enlisted.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-20
LIQUID FIRE ATTACKS
BY GERMANS REPUI8

London. June 1s.---German attach
made with liquid fire on the Frenc4|
positions on Deadman Hin occupies
during the past week were repuioo4
last night with serious losses To the
assaiiing forces, the French War OF
fee reports today. The Berlin oh1ci41
statement. referring to the same &C.
lion. speaks OF II as patrol lighting.
Heavy artillery bombardment Of the
French positions in the region OF Hin
No. 304 and north OF Thiaumort. re-
ported by the French. are believed to
be the prelude to fresh infantry -.
saults in force.
The past twenty-four hours has been
characterized by an unusual amount
OF air fighting. The French claim to
have brought down seven German
aeroplanes.
Berlin says the Germans haze clear
ed a small first line trench In the
Thiaumont region. and claims to have
disposed OF three French aeroplanes
in the course of recent aerial activities
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-20

SAIOONIST HAS CONTRACT
Supplies Foods, Beverages, Flowers
Tobacco. Etc at Pier.

Chicago. Ill, June 19.--he Harhor
Board awarded the contract for sup
plying all foods, beverages. tobacco,
CONNECTIONS. novelties, flowers and pub
LEGATIONS at the municipal pier 10 John
z. Nogelsang, whose Madison Street
saloon has long been a hangout for a
certain type of politicians.
The city is to receive Is per cent
of the gross receipts, and in return
supplies all the tables, chairs and cleo
trio lighting fixtures. No intoxicating
liquors may" he sold, and the con-
cessionaire agrees al all times to fur
nish the best quality of food. bever-
a ges and other vending articles, and
TO serve them satisfa ctorily." Uni
formed employees, approved by the
Harhor Board. also must be hired.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-20
To Give Song Recital

Under the auspices of the Church
Building Fund. a song recital will be
held in the Laurel Street Methodist
Church tonight TUESDAY. June 20).
An interesting program has been ar
ranged, in which the following will
participate:
Mrs Jennie p. Proctor Mrs. Ella
Seay. Mr.. and Mrs. II S, Heplep. Mr..
r. c. Nunnally, Mr.. Walter A. Wat
kins, Mr.. Clifford Walker. and the
Church choir. with Mr.. W, Reginald
Walker a. accompanist.
No admission fee will be charged,
hut silver offering will be taken at
the door.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-20
WILL HOLD GAME wARDESs
TO STRICT ACCoU NTAB TLITY.

Chief Cerk NJ. u. Hart. in charge
Of the enforcement OF the new game
laws under the direction Of Fish ana
Game Commissioner Parsons. will hold
all game wardens IN the State strict
ly accountable. according TO a state
ment made by Mr.. Hart yesterday.
District wardens throughout the
State will be appointed rapidly as
possibie--as fast as the applicants. Of
whom there are many, meet the quail
fcations under the law, which became
effective Saturday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-20
Small Flood on Main Street.

While excavating for sewers at
Ninth and Main Streets yesterday. .
negro stuck his pick in a large water
main. and a steady stream of water
covered Main Street as far eastward
n Eleventh Street. No damage was
done. but fear was expressed that the
car tracks and paving at Ninth Street
may be undermined and cave-ins SINH
lar to those recently on Seventh Street
result. Street car traffc was inter-
rupted q short while on account of
the water.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-20
BEATS WIFE: WINS DRINKS
Men Make Wager as to Who Can Give
Most Artistic Blows

Chicago. ILL.,. June l9.--Mrs. Frances
Bokorme, of 2552 Southport Avenue.
aided her husband. Peter, to obtain
free beer. But she did It unwillingly
and at great cost TO herself
Peter and two of his cronies, she
said, entered into a friendly contest.
They were to go home and beat their
wives, and the one whose wife show
ed the most marks was to drink at the
expense of the others
My husband deserves the prize, -
Mrs, Rokorme told Judge IaBuy in
the Sheffield Avenue Court. " on
can see he tried awfuiiy hard TO win. "
The Judge looked at the woman S
blackened eyes and swollen nose and
lips--and he made him take the pledge
and sign bond to keep the peace for
wear
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-20
AMERICAN RED CROSS
READY FOR MEXICO

Washington. June 1s.--OwinS to
emergency preparations begun last
December the American Red Cross is
ready for Immediate Mexican service.
A department of military relief, un-
der Colonel jefferson r. keane. L. s
A, has been organized and hospitals
and universities already have trained
ntsffs ready to take charge of the hos
pitfalls and field corps.