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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-11-17
LAKELAND ElKS'
HOME TO COST
$35,00O;; PLANS
ARE NOW ABOUT
COMPLETED

Mr.. Bonfoey, of Bonfoey & Elliott
architects, of Tampa, was in Lakeland
last evening, and had a lengthy con-
ference with the committee in charge
of building the Elks Home, details of
the plans being discussed and prac-
tically agreed upon, with some minor
changes.
The building will be on the Elk's
property adjoining the Auditorium
and will have frontage of so feet on
Massachusetts, avenue. Brick of
pleasing color and design will be the
material used and the building will be
three stories besides the basement,
The architecture will be of the CO.
lonial style, and the structure will be
one of the handsomest in the State.
The cost will be between $4,000 and
$4,000,
The building will set back about 80
feet from the street, with wide
porch in front, supported by large
columns. In the basement will be a
bowling alley. swimming pool, card
room, restaurant, etc. On the first
floor, the entrance gives upon a larg-
er tiled lobby. with the. secretary's
office, parlor, reading room, ladies'
restaurant and large billiard room
The second floor will have twenty-five
sleeping ROOM all with outside ex-
posture, and fitted with bath, toilet,
etc. The third floor will be occupied
as lodge ROOM with ante rooms,
cloak rooms for ladies and gentle
men, etc. The lodge room will be fire.
quently converted into a ball room,
and it will be one of the largest and
finest in the State, having a floor
space of about 50x70 feet.
1t is expected that work will be be-
gun on this handsome building in
about thirty days, and in few months
this splendid ornament to our city
will be ready for occupancy, a source
of pride and satisfaction to the Eiks,
and the center of social life in the
city.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-11-17
UNCLAIMED LETTERS

List of unclaimed letters remain
ing on hand in the Lakeland, Fla,
postoffice for the week enging Nov.
Is, 1916:
Mems List
Sidney Adams, Guy Andrew, Art.
Banin, S. T. Dunhanan (2), e. w.
buchanan, F.. G.. Childers, G.. F.
Curley, John Coleman, L. c. Dag
now, B. Fernandez, Ander Gill, J. E.
Guthrie, L. d. Genham, T. E. Grit
fin, Rev. r. II. Harris, Charlie Hicks,
l.. w. Jones, w. b. King, John w.
Long, j. d. Lyman, Kimhall r.
7eachan, Oscar NJ Olson, S. F.
Ply ire, Albert PREMIER, Fred JPra-
shur, Harry L. Ri?g Lester Shows,
d.. Simpkin, w. Fl. Smith, Tothro
Todd, Joseph Ward GU, Chindike,
Washington, Joe L. ward, Archer
Williams.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-11-17
Women's List

Mrs Amalia Aston, Mrs. P. G..
Crimson, Mrs. Thelan chatham, Mrs.
j. d. Clark, Miss Cristie Cortar.
Mrs. Georgia Councle, Mrs. Viola
Ccalman, Mrs. Carrie Duren, Mrs.
Nellie Harley, Estelle King, Mrs.
Geo. P. Lee, Mrs. Rosia McKinnie,
Mrs. b. B. Musgrave, Mrs. Shammic
Smith, Mrs. Nj. f. Smith, Mrs. Cora
Smith, Mrs. Jancy Tailor, Mrs. Lider
Wilds, Mrs. Leila VILLAS
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-11-17
In Society
Woman Club He'll Meeting
YESTERDAY ifte,nccL

An interesting meeting of the
Wlcman's Club was held yesterday af-
ternoon, but, owing to the small at
tendance, the program as outlined
for the day. wao postponed until a
future date.
Five new members were taken into
the club, and plans were made for an
oyster supper to be given on Satur-
day evening, Nov. 25, Mrs. W. H.
Smith, assisted by the members of
the club, being in charge of the af-
fair.
1t was announced that club women
of Lakeland would be given a treat
next Monday night when Mr.. Owen
Lovejoy. secretary of the National
Child Labor committee, will be in the
city and deliver an address at the
Club house.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-11-17
Miss Nine Wray to Wed

Miss Nina Wray, daughter of Rev.
and Mrs. J. E. Wray is soon to wed
a Jacksonville man, and the bride-to-
be's numerous Lakeland friends will
be interested in the following &C
count of a social affair given in her
honor in Jacksonville, the notice be-
ing taken from the Jacksonville Me-
tropolis:
"a linen shower was given for Miss
Nina Wray, in honor of her engage
ment to Mr.. Lacy this afternoon by
the members of her class at the resi-
dence of Miss Geraldine Ulsch, 1915
Pearl street, Springfield.
The rooms were beautifully deco
rated with cut flowers and ferns, and
the color scheme was pink and white.
A musical program was enjoyed
and at 4 o'clock little Miss Alma
Grace Haney came in with large
package of presents for the bride-to-
be. Punch was served during the af-
ternoon and at 4:30 o'clock salad
course was served Mrs p NJ. Ulsch
assisted her daughter.
Those present included Miss Wray
and Misses Merceda Lloyd, Ida Mae
Roth, Sarah Fletcher, Iva Wilder,
Julia Haney, lone Alexander, Marion
Coslow, Leota Larrimore, Lonnie Mae
Flowers, Marie Marson, Mary Nc
Murray, Beatrice Kirby. Mae Gahan-
rem, Myra Christie, Margaret Bren-
non. Margaret Moxo, Florence Coney,
Francis Brown, Zilpha Palletand,
Marion Bowling, Geraldine Ulsch. -
Jacksonville Metropolis.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-11-17
SUNDAY SCHOOL
WORKERS OF FLA.
ARE LOOKING
TOWARD LAKELAND

Sunday school workers throughout
the State are offered exceptional op-
portunity this month to enjoy the
very best obtainable along all lines
of this important work. The two
State conventions, both of which are
to convene next week, one at DeFun-
lax Springs and the other at Lake
land, will furnish not only a pro-
gram of general nature, but will spe-
cialize in the different phases of the
work. The various conferences to be
held at different times during the
sessions of both conventions will
have for leaders men and women who
are we'll trained in those depart
ments. Considerable interest is be-
ing manifested in the elementary
work of the conventions. At the
Lakeland meeting, Mrs. A. G. Holmes,
of Miami, who is the State elemen-
tary superintendent, will preside.
Mrs. Holmes has just returned from
conference work in the North, where
she was in direct touch with Mrs.
Mary Foster Bryner, who has an in
ternational reputation as a child
worker. Mrs. Holmes will brins
her wealth of knowledge to the con
vention and elementary workers ct
all Sunday schools throughout the
State will be welcome at the special
meetings Jacksonville Metropolis.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-11-17

Building is in progress in all parts
of town, and already it is found hard
to get the more skilled workmen, as
all are employed. Among the i'm
provements soon to be made will be
the remOdeling of Mrs. l.. w. Cow
dery's home on South Massachusetts
avenue. A large porch will encircle
the front, and additions will be made
which will cost in the neighborhool
Of $1,000, and which will make Of
Contractor E. c. ANGEL has the work
In hand.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-11-17
PLAN TO BUILD
BRIDGE ACROSS BAY

Clearwater, Nov. II At last
nights council meeting the fact was
brought out in discussion that Nor
ton F.. Plant, owner of the Belleview
hotel, had in mind the building of
a bridge to the island adjacent to the
hotel and the improving Of the is
land. Among these island improve
ments would be bath houses, pa
yilion, fishing pier out into the
Gulf and perhaps some residences.
1t is not likely that these improve
ments will commence until spring,
commence soon and they could not
be finished for several months. It is
understood, however that the island
will be cleared of underbrush and
put in good condition Immediately
The bridge to the island is sure to
prove popular with the many guests
of the hotel, while pier out into the
Gulf would please those who like to
fish. This pier would probably eX
tend about a thousand feet into the
Gulf and part of it would be covered
to afford protection from the sun
and the elements.
Among the ether improvements for
the Belleview in the near future it is
said that Mr.. Plant is contemplating
a seawall and boulevard along the
entire bay frontage of the hotel prop
erty. Also, in conjunction with Mr..
Ccle, a yacht basin. This yacht basin
would be formed of the bayou which
separates the property of Mr.. Plant
from that of Mr.. Cole Mr.. Cole has
important interests here that are not
yet developed, and it is understood
that he contemplates the expenditure
of considerable sums in improve
ments, among others, the construc-
ton of a fine residence on his prop
erty just north of Harbor Oaks.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-11-17
BISHOP DENNY
TO PREACH At
FIRST METHODIST
CHURCH TONIGHT

Tonight at 7:30 p. m. Bishop Col
iins Denny, of Richmond, Va, will
preach in the First Methodist
church. Bishop Denny will hold the
Florida Annual Conference in Ocala
Dec. 6, and is now making a pre-
liminary visit to the State to ac-
quaint himself with the conditions
in Florida.
The public is invited to hear this
able preacher of the Gospel
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-11-17

MIR. Herbert L. Kelsey, OF ing.
ham, Mass, has arrived il Lakeland,
and Is looking about with q view to
locating permanently. He expects
to send for his parents and make his
home here. He states that after
studying the various communities of
Florida carefully, he arrived at the
conclusion that Lakeland offers the
most substantial inducements to the
settler and shomeseeker of any section
OF Florida.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-11-17

Perhaps the most remarkable
ground on which a man has been eX-
empted from British army service by
the tribunals is given in the case of
the curator of butterfly collection
worth 100000, owned by wealthy
cCal mine magnate and destined to
be turned over to the public some
day. Professor POulton, of oxford
said that to leave the collection
without a competent head would be
national disaster, and his opinion
prevailed.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-11-17

Air-cooling methods Vi the rapid
fire guns now in use have proved in
adequate, and the soldiers seem TO
think that water-cooling is superior.
A patent has been granted a New
York inventor for guard to prevent
the fingers of a person using a sew
ing machine being pushed under the
needle.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-11-17

When the Lake Morton school
building was turned over for USE
here remained considerable work to
De done in the completion of the
basement. and the school board not
having the funds available at that
ime, left this work to be completed
alter. The funds now being in hand.
he contract has been let for laying
he concrete floor and otherwise max
ng the basement available for use,
nd work will commence at once,
ontractor e. c. Angel having the
ontract for the work. The amount;
be expended will be s3,397.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-11-17

Miss Veronica Williams, who keeps
a news stand in New York hotel,
was much surprised to have Pedro
Pineri, just returned from Mexico
City, give her a 50-peso Carranza
note for an evening paper. While she
was trying to figure out how much
change TO give back. Mr.. Pineri hand
ed her another one and told her to
keep the change IL there was any.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-11-17

The Baraca-Philathea City Union
will not meet tonight, on account of
Bishop Denny's presence at the First
Methodist church. The meeting has
been postponed until next Friday
night.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-11-17

Mrs. J. F. Council and niece, Miss
Carrie Weekly, left on this after
moons train for Ulmers, S. c., where
they will make brief visit, returning
to Lakeland Monday.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-11-17

Mr.. r. Smith, & Boston, who is
spending some time at the fremont,
Is having built ndsome two story
bungalow in DiXiela ~, which is now
nearing completion ! which he eX-
poets to occupy. n. L. c. Ans
CELL has the contract for the work.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-11-17

Work started today on the band
stand to- be erected in the park, and
which lie to cost $3.50. With this linn
tied amount there will be little op-
portuntty for the display of archi-
tectural beauty. Mr.. E. C. Angel
has the contract.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-11-17

Donations for the family mentioned
in the Evening Telegram yesterday
are acknowledged as follows: w. H.
Smith $1.00; Rev. R. A. Ward, $1.OO;
packages of clothing from Mrs. Will
F. Johnson and Mrs. G. A. Smith
Others have phoned their interest in
this worthy case, and have been re-
ferred to the ladies in charge of it
to ascertain in what way they could
help most. Such donations as those
mentioned will be thankfully received
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-11-17

Mrs. w. H. Steinmeyer's many
friends will be delighted to learn
that she is now much improved from
her recent serious illness and is
gaining strength rapidly.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-11-17
LAKELAND
- LACOWICS
case of fire phone 5000

New faces are seen daily on the
streets of Lakeland, and all say the
same thing, I'VE like the looks OF
your town better than any other
place we've seen.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-01-15
2ATTLESHIP KING
EDWARD IS SUNK
ATS MINE AND COULD NOT BE
SAVED ON ACCOUNT OF
HEAVY SEAS.
EnTIRE CREW WAS SAVED
Vessel Was One of the Finest OF the
Last Class Superdreadncugnts
She Carrie Four 12-Inch Ours
Had TT Men Aboard.

Lonion-The British Dattleship
King Edward VII. has been sunk as
The result OF striking a mine. The Ell
tire crew was saved
The sinking Of the King Edward
VII was announced by the Admiralty
n the following statement:
H NJ. : King Edward VII has
struck d mine. Owing to the heavy
sea she had To be abandoned and sank
shortly afterward The ships com
pany was taken of without loss CT
life. Only two men were injured
The King Edward was a Battleship
OF 1850 tons, laid down in March,
1902. She was 433 feet long. She mad
four Pinch. four 9-2-Inch and ten six
inch guns in her main battery and
was equipped with lour torpedo tubes,
submerged. She had a complement OF
~ men.
The King Edward VII represented
m investment OF nearly 1900, 900
pounds, and was one of the finest Of
the last class of predgeadnOughts cor
responding in general to the American
ships New Jersey ana Nebraska. and
was only slightly cider than the Ma
tai. which was sunk by an internal eX-
pIOsiOn about a week ago.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-01-15
CONSCRlPTION BILL
BEFORE The HOUSE
ALL MALES BETWEEN f8 AND ~
YEARS OF AGE ARE LIABLE
FOR SERVICE.

LOndon.-Under the terms OF the
compulsory military service bill, IN
tToGuced IN the House OF commons,
all males between the aGrs Of Is and
A. who are bachelors or wIdOwers
without children dependent on them
are liable for military service.
Ireland is excluded from the terms
Of the measure.
Mr. Asquitn opened his address
with an analysis of tie figures IN the
Derby report. He emphasized the fact
that during the Derby campaign near
ly 3,0U0,O 900 men had offered their ser.
vices. Even deducting those rejected
on the ground of physical disability,
the total was still in excess Of >
100000.
These are wonderful, encouraging
figures the premier continued. 'Ihey
ought TO convince both our allies and
our enemies that the people OF this
country have their hearts in the war.
The bill. Mr.. Asquith continued,
was limited specifically to redemp,
tion of the promise he had made pub
licly TO married men. This pledge
had been given at time when over
wheIming evidence had been sub
mitted to him that married men who
were willing and anxious 10 serve
were holding back in large numbers.
They needed to be reassured that hav-
as r.rtN- 4 f, ~ gs.4S
and the business they were carrying
on, they could count upon their terms
Of service being postponed until the
Younger and single men had been
called up. If assurance had not been
given at that time there would have
been danger that the whole recruit
ing campaign would break down.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-01-15
CLAIMS LUSiTANiA
SETTLEMENT NEAR
NEW COMMUNICATIONS FROM
GERMANY MAY PROBABLY
END CONTROVERSY.

WasnIHgtCn-Tw Communication
from Germany reached the United
States one containing a proposal 10
pay an indemnity Tor tEe Americans
lost in the Lusi'ania disaster whicI
may bring negotiations on that sUa-
5ecr TO 4 conclusion. and the other
bringing assurances that German sub
marine command - operating IN the
Mediterranean would not torpedo nCn-
combanraGt ships OF any character
without warning them ana according
safety 10 their Passengers and crews.
The communications were delivered
to Secretary Lansing by Count Won
BernstortT. the German ambassador
The secretary sent hem 10 President
Wilson.
Officials believe that America and
Germany at last are near 4 final agree
ment regarding the conduct Of subma-
riIe warfare. Officials were gratited
at the attitude Germany apparently
had assumed. Il is considered TO BE-
virtually in harmony with the Ameri.
can viewpoint.
Germany, while offering 10 pay ar
indemnity tor Lusitania victims
makes the reservation that no admis
sion of wrongGOing thereby is invOIv
ed. 1t is COntended that the Lusi
tania was sunk as an act of reprisa
for the British blockade Of Germany
II is believed this VIII be accepted.
The assurances regarding the con.
duct Of submarine warfare in the
Mediterranean. prompted b. the sink.
ing OF the British steamship Persia.
with a loss Of two American lives. IN.
clude privately owned ships Of every
character, provided they do not At
tempt TO escape or offer resistance.
In the reply to the last note regard
ing the VIM. p Frye, the Berlin For
eign Office agreed with the American
view that small boats cannot under
all conditions be considered a place OF
safety for persons leaving a shir
about to be attacked
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-01-15

The resignation of Col. G.. Harrison
Parker aS president Of the board CT
coE'rC. Of the state penitentlarv Was
accepted by Governor Hall. who ac.
ccmpanled the formal acceptance
with another letter anent Col. Parker's
objections 10 the recommendation OF
he board in connection with two
pieces Of property offered in the par
ISL Of 81. Landry. Col Parker res
lgnaf!On, Il appears, was not Corrln-
sent on the pending purchase OF lands.
The first letter thanks Colonel Par
kpr for his strenuous efforts TO rebuild
The penitentiary system. The citizens
Of Baton Rouge know that the colonel
has worked day and night for three
years and six months to overcome the
disaster caused by the floods Of 1912.
which left the states plantations lit
he more than 4 place on the map. and
the later disturbances in the sugar
market Ihe second letter points out
that nothing more than submission OF
the land proposals 10 the governor for
consideration has been done and that
a most thorough investigation will be
made, If the idea Of purchasing more
land is abandoned. Il is extremely
probable that II will be abandoned as
there is much surplus labor among the
1000 convicts on hand and many OF
them are skilled in timber and lumber
work.
The acceptance Of COL Parher's res
ignatiOn was as follows:
MY dear Colonel Parker-Your res
ignatiOn. rendered some days ago. -
accepted. Since you have insisted upon
its acceptance, there is no other course
open 10 ne.
Your task has been most arduOus
and you have worked faithfully and
well. When YOU came into office you
found the penitentiary system wreck
ed by disaster and misfortune. The
work Of rehabilitation has been most
difficult and full OF annoyance and wor-
~. but as much has been done as
could have been accomplished by any
one. under the unfortunate conditions
which obtained.
II regret your determination 10 re-
tire.
With assurances OF nv high per
sonaI regard and best wishes for your
/ future, | remain.
Sincerely yours.
L. +. Hall, Governor"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-01-15
Toledo Mayor Indicted.

Toledo. O.-Mayor Carl H. Keller
was indicted on charge Of accepting
a bribe. The charge Is based on
transaction September Is, 1914, by
which. it is alleged. Keller was given
an automobile by B. o. Gamble, local
agent of the Peerless Motor Car Com
panv Of Cleveland, 10 influence the
vote of Mayor Keller. as a member Of
the city Board Of Control, to ward
a S65.OOO contract to the Peerless
company for motor fire apparatus.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-01-15
Refugee Duck Shot.

BriCe. Okla.-A dead harlequin
duck. on one leg Of which is a metal
tag bearing the inscription. "22 Ber-
lin Zoo" has been received here to be
mounted by j local tayidermist. The
harlequin duck was killed near Heav-
ener, Okla, and purchased by a
banker at Heavenor, and sent here. It
is believed that the duck was driven
out of Europe by the noise attending
the European war
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-01-15
Safety on Sea.

ashingtOn.-SenatOr Gore. Demo
crat. of Oklahoma, introduced two bills
designed TO reduce the risks to Amer
leans travelling on the seas. One
would prevent the issuing of passports
permitting travel on ships Of belliger-
ent nations and the other would re-
strict carrying of passengers on ships
handling munitions Of war.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-01-15
Fer a Y. M. c. A. Army.

Of the East Side branch Of the Young
Mems Christian Association have en-
rolled in a company for military
training. This is the first step IN 4
plan initiated by this branch to have
more than 100000 Y. VI. c. A men,
Ders throughout the country formed
into an army reserve. The general
plan for the reserve has been passed
upon by Maj Gen. Leonard Wood.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-01-15
Enidennic of Pneumonia.

hiCagO.-PneumOnia has caused
POI deaths in Chicago within the last
four days, an average Of 30 victims
n dav, according to reports 70 The
Health Department. The epidemic of
grip. which frequently develops into
pneumonia. has assumed alarming
proportions. Hospitals reported they
are filed TO capacity and are Opera--
ing viii. insufficient forces because
of the large number Of nurses who
have been seized with Illness.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-01-15

Adjutant General Oswald MCNeeee
spent some time in conference with
officials Of the Association of Com
merCe, relative TO the formation or
two companies Of militia in New Or
leans. In view OF the present favor
able regard in which Louisiana is held
by the War Department. and the prOD-
ability of receiving every encourage
ment from the federal government.
Gen. McNeese believes the time is Op-
perfume for the rehabilitation of the
national guard in Louisiana
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-01-15
Bio jump in Exports,

New York.-A total gain Of $3.50.
$50. .233 in merchandise exports. with
a decrease of S24.S32.74S in customs
receipts for 1915. as compared with
1914. is shown in the report Of the col
lector Of the port Of New York There
was an increase Of 1893. .66O.O72 in DO.
nestle merchandise exports.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-01-15
Fund 70 EiCht Palladra.

WashingtOn.-Peila has become
such menace in the South that Sec
-etary NcAdoo asked Congress for a
rush appropriation Of 100000 for
studies and demonstration work in
rural sanitation. with a particular
view to checking that disease and ty-
phOid fever
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-01-15
Epidemic of Influenza,

ingtOn.-Tnfuenza is said 70
be spreading over the United States
IN the most serious epidemic ever
known. taking a large toll in lives
and causing economic loss by incapa-
citating workers. Reports from public
health service agents show that al
ready the disease has created a grave
problem for many of the larger cities
and is spreading to the rural commu-
mites.