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citizen around the world. It has suf- fered American men, women and chil- dren to be slaughtered in Mexico and on the high seas, American property to be destroyed and American liberty to travel and trade to be subject to the arbitrary and lawless coercion of foreign belligerents. It has stood by while the law of nations disappeared from the earth. without adequate pro- test or effective resistance, 1t first among American administrations, has shown the supine spirit, whose sure consequence is the contempt of the world.
 Need a Reawakenine.
 Our people are becoming impa- tient of leaders who hold that com fort, prosperity and material welfare are above honor, self-sacrifice and patriotism. We need a re-awakening of older Americanism, of our belief in those things that our country and 1 our flag stand for. Our people are seeking eadership-leadership of the highest order and most courageous character: leadership that will draft to itself for the couEtrys benefit, the unselfish and unpatriotic services of its ablest citizens. They are demand be proclaimed and carried out by a man who has the wisdom to formu- late them and the manhood to fight for them.
 "Keenly alive to this, we call the national convention of the progress sive party to assemble in Chicago at the same time the national convention of the republican party is to assemble there. We take this action believing that the surest way to secure for our i country the required leadership will be by having, if possible, both the progressive and republican parties choose the same standard bearer and the same principles. We are confident that the rank and file of the republi- can party and the very large inde- pendent vote of this country will sup port such an effort.
 No Partisan Bitterness.
 We pledge ourselves to approach the consideration of the issues involved in such an effort without any desire to revive partisan bitterness. If the republican convention Is responsive to the patriotic spirit that brought the republican party into being and that if it meets this crisis in the spirit of broad patriotism that rises above par tisanship, the effort for common leadership will be successful
 "As a result, when the convention of the two parties adjourn, the spirit of confidence and victory for the leader thus selected and the principles to which he is committed, will in itself go far for insuring victory in Novem- Der. Should the effort fail the re- sponsibility for the result will not rest on the progressive national convention nor on the four million voters who supported progressive candidates in 1912.
 Will Never Surrender Principles.
 They, when called upon again to do so, will as firmly refuse to sur
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rdIner than the 0eSIrucIlVe 01SrupClon of efficient business organizations-be- havior and not size being the test.
 'sThe introduction of business effi- ciency into government by the budget system and the coordination of de- partments.
 Non-Partisan Tariff Commission.
 "A permanent, non-p partisan tariff commission, to make possible the sci- entific revision of tariff schedules on protective lines. Also a pledge for the immediate revision of such schedules as the condition of world war have made pujust or as are necessary for the preservation, after the war, of in dustries newly established here, whose necessity the war has demonstrated.
 "A provision for equal suffrage.
 f'The dethronement of the invisible government.
 "A provision for an adequate mer- chant marine.
 'sTo the progressive platform of 1912 as above summarized and ampltfied, we pledge our continued allegiance; both of the old parties have failed to make serious efforts to enact these national principles into law.
 Because of the failure of the Wilson administration to deal adequately with national honor and industrial welfare, this country faces problems of a graver and more far-reaching conse-
 
 International Law Humanity's Safe
 guard.
 International law is humanity's s final safeguard and civilization's last bulwark. It's recognition and observ- aHce by the nations is the true meas ure of the worlds progress; it is our high duty to do our utmost to uphold 1t for the advancement of higher civ ilization. It is likewise our supreme duty to protect American institutions and American standards of justice.
 This momentous hour, therefore, de- mands a complete preparedness, not merely in military armament, but pre- paredness that will mobilize our eco- onomic resources, agricultural indus trial and financial a preparedness that create a loyalty to our institutions such as peoples of other nations have shown since the terrible test of war; the preparedness of self-defense, that preparedness which creates a spirit unalterably opposed to militarism and the ultimate object of which Is uni versal peace, but a national spirit and soul which views the doctrine of peace at-any price as futile, cowardly and unrighteous, and which will unhesi- tatingly make any needed sacrifice to uphold American standards of hu- manity and justice. Only that spirit will put this nation where it can move effectively for the world peace which we desire.
 Wilson Administration Has Repudiated
 Faith of Our Forefathers.
 "The Wilson administration has re- pudiated the faith of our forefathers, which made. the American flag the sufficient protection of an American
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-12
STAFFORD SPRINGS
Fire Company Called Out Only Twice During fs15-start to Be Made on New Wcrsted Mill.

Stafford Springs was unusually for tunate in the matter of fires during 1915. The fire company was called put only twice during the entire year. The first call was on May 18th and this was only a brush fire on the The only other call during the year was on the night of Dec. 9th for a chimney fire at the home of John White on Center street. The damage was very slight in each case.
 In past years the fremen have been called out frequently for chimney fires but there was very noticeable ab- gence of these last year.
 pr. J. W. Dawson has moved to Stafford Springs. He comes here from Waliingford.
 The borough ordinance relating to the removal of snow and ice from side walks is being violated in some sec fions of the borough. The law is pret- fy generally observed, but there are always a few who are careless in this To Build New Mill.
 Plans are being shaped by the new W0rsted company to make an early start on the construction of the new worsted mill on the Faulkner site.
 Local physicians report numerous cases of grip in town; the school at tendance is considerably diminished thereby.
 Judge John E. Fisk of Rockville was in town on business Tuesday aft ernOOn.
 undergoes Operation.
 George N Wood is in the Johnson Memorial hospital, where he was oper- Rted on Monday. His condition is reported as favorable.
 moving pictures in the ComiQue the- Rfre Tuesday evening. The. Crimson Wing, six reel feature, was the at-
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Westerly Public library, Tuesday ev- ening. He gave an illustrated lecture on The Panama-Paciflc International Exposition and The Panama San Diego Exposition.
 The Italian Young Mems club is to erect building on land owned by Jo- seph Antoci. under a ten years lease.
 Miss Catherine Harper, daughter of Mrs. David Harper of Chester avenue, of late years resident of Woonsocket, and Albert P. Glazier. of Roxbury, Mass, were married Saturday in Dor chester, Mass
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render to party machines. The respon- sibility will rest on other shoulders than ours and this will be so apparent to the voters of the country as to re- suit In victory for the national pro- gressive party in next falls election. In this turning point in world history, we will not stick on details. We will lay aside partisanship and prejudice. But we will never surrender those prlnclples for which we stand and have stood. We will follow only a leader who we know stands for them and is able to put them through"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-12
OKLAHOMA ANTI GAMBLING
 LAWS DECLARED INoPERAT4vE
State Supreme Court Finds That Pre-. Election Requirements Were Not Complied With. g..

Oklahoma City, Okla, Jan. 1i@rhe stringent anti-gambling and antf-face- track betting laws enacted by the 1918 legislature were declared imperative here today by the state supreme court for and against the adoption of the laws were printed and distributed among the voters as prescribed by law.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-12
New Home Treatment
 for Banishing Hairs
fBsauty Topics,

<Beasty Topics)
 with el1e aid of a deiatone paste, it V an easy matter for any woman to iafnove every trace of hair fuzz from lace, neck and arms. Enough of the bomdered 1alatone and water is mixed hfc a thick paste and spread on the kufry asrr1aco for about 2 minutes. nen rubbed of and the skin washed. This completely removes the hair, but b avoid disappofntment get the del- Gtxe fn ax original package.
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Local Laeoniea.

Robert L. Stanton, of New York, formerly of Westerly. is here on wis., it.
 MT. and Mrs. Stephen w Collins. of Watch Hill, are slowly recovering from serious illness.
 Rev F. Stewart Kinley. left West eriy. Tuesday afternoon, to off1ciate at a funeral in South Windham. Maine. Librarian Joseph L.. Peacock delight ed and instructed a large audience of boys in the Juvenile department of the
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-12

Earfford. MT. and Mrs. Benjamin Barbeau celebrated the 50th anniver- b@ry of their wedding Sunday at their home at 140 Bellevue street. They kaxne to Hartford from Canada 33 years ago. They were married at Ber- sheax, Canada, by Rev. Father GaSnoi.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-12
Children Cry
 FOR fiETcHER'S CASIO RIA

THERE n no aGyers1sinE medium n letin fof business reSu1ta-
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rather than the destructive disruption of efficient business organizations-be- havior and not size being the test.
 'sThe introduction of business effi- ciency into government by the budget system and the coordination of de- partments.
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Real essate transfers as recorded h
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Wilson Administration Has Repudiated
 Faith of Our Eorefathers.

"The Wilson administration has re- pudiated the faith of our forefathers, which made. the American flag the sufficient protection of an American
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aeN. F. "A. Mcpennld Q pspaeh aa Fn9llURafllp Meetin0 Ladies' Aanil-
 iersy A e V. sfailakion Mrs. Ern-
 ast 0rsosss Warned ao LeAvs Town.
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They, when called upon again tt do so, will as firmly refuse to sur.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-19
FINE MEETING
FARMERS CLUB
At HOME OF
DR.. CON|DEAR

The Farmers Club held a very
enthusiastic meeting at the country
home of DR.. w. H. Conibear on
Lake Hollingsworth. Saturday, about
one hundred being present at the
session.
After all had assembled, papers
were read by various ladies on the
Kitchen Garden, which was the topic
selected for the Ladies' Day discus
sion, and these were both instructive
and entertaining to the housewives.
Judge Preston, and several others
supplemented these papers with short
addresses that were well received. A
tmpting dinner was then spread by
the ladies on the lawn, and enjoyed.
These meetings are held every month
and are very popular among the
farmers and their families. The
next meeting will be held at the
home of Mr.. Tom Clifford on July
18th.
The papers read on this occasion
will be printed in this paper. The
first by Mrs. Fred Mercer, appears
in this issue:
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-19
c. ". PARKS HAS
LEASED AUDITORIUM

Mr.. G. w. Parks informs us that
he has close contract for the lease
of the Auditorium, and that he will
give Lakeland some fine shows the
coming season. The Auditorium will
not be used as motion picture house,
but for first-class dramatic attrac-
tons only. The bookings will be
made by Klaw G Erlanger.
Mr.. Park has also the Orlando
Theater and the Tampa Theater at
Tampa, which will enable him to
make consecutive bookings for his
three houses, insuring the successful
handling of the companies brought to
Florida.
Mr.. Park is well known to the peo-
pie of Lakeland in connection with
the show business, having visited this
city with his own shows many years,
and his companies were always popu-
lar here. Doubtless he will make a
success of the Auditorium manage
ment, and his connection Herewith
will be an advantage to Lakeland's
show going people.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-19
SUGGESTS PREPAREDNESS
PARADE" FOR JULY FOURTH


Editor Evening Telegram:
Permit me through your paper to
suggest to the people of Lakeland
and Polk county the ACCESSIBILITY of
having a preparedness parade in
Lakeland July 4th,. 1t is my convic-
ton that we should have such pa
rade and that every right-thinking,
patriotic citizen-women as well as
men-should participate. The pa
rade should be headed by the veter-
ans. of the Civil war, not the one be-
hind the other, but paired together
these men should lead. Next should
follow the Spanish war veterans.
New York and Washington have
had, Chicago and Atlanta will soon
have their parade, and so l think we
of Polk county should come next and
not wait for Jacksonville or Tampa
to lead off
In addition to the publication of
this letter-for which thank you
/ trust that you in an article writ
ten by yourself. will call the atten-
ton Of your readers to the purpose of
this parade, am,
Respectfully yours,
w. Y. CARTER,
Ex-Capt. Bird Reg. U. 5. V. I.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-19
SPLENDID new
FIRE EQUIPMENT
FOR LAKELAND
FL has ARRIVED

me new Type -, triple-comb,n..
ZION LaFrance auto fire truct -
rlVed here Saturday night ana nh
Oe unpaeked as soon as the inspector
ives This truck cost $1,000 ana
carries 40 feet of ladder. 1900 feet
TWO and one-half inch hose 2eo
ieet OF chemical hose, one 4Cr-g.,lon
chemical tank, hand extinguisbers
ana pump that will pump from 7so
20 500 gallons of water a minute
from either hydrant or lake In al
uition to this equipment. there ;s :
iorty root extension ladder 70 he
used in cases of fire in the business
section This machine is the latest
'ning IN nre-fghting apparatus, and
In conjunction with the Tyne 10 fire
truck which carries 1000 feet Of
nose and 80 feet of ladder, and the
nigh pressure wagon, makes a very
"uequate equipment for the DEPART
ment. The company is noted for its
expert work in time of fire, and with
the addition of the new truck thew
expect to be equal to any occasion.
AS soon as day has been agreed
upon between the representative of
the Southeastern Underwriters Asso-
citation of Atlanta, and the local
company, Fire Chief Driscoll will
make an official test of the new truck
and its equipment in the presence of
the fire chiefs from the Tampa. St
Petersburg, Arcadia, Fort Meade and
other departments who have signi-
ned their intention of being present
at the demonstration This test will
take place the latter part
Of this week.
With this increased equipment.
Lakeland is now in the front ranks
N the matter of fire-fighting facili-
les, and she is to be congratulated
IN having provided the fire crew
With such excellent fire apparatus.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-19
SUPL FLETCHER GIVES
VIEWS AS TO
MANAGEMENT OF
COUNTY PRISONERS

! Lakeland, Fla, June 10, 1916
EDITOR Evening Telegram: VIII
you allow me space in your columns
10 express few thoughts in regard
10 prison labor and management for
the criticism of the critics and the
information of the public in general.
FIRST, want to say that there has
never been any better way devised
by a civilized nation whereby anyone
coulq be reformed for the transgres-
sion OF the law, since Adam and Eve
transgresied Gods law in the Garden
! OF Eden, and God sent them out to
TIL the soil. l believe in plenty of
good, wholesome, cheerful and use
ful labor for the prisoners. With
carlyle, l say. Give me the man
who whistles at his work, also the
man who is able to produce some
thing that will make the world hap
pier and better off," I believe it is
my duty to learn all that it is posi-
Bile for me to know about the prob
lem before me. welcome the en-
lightenment of social students and
commissions, and, most of all, must
know the prisoner, the officers and
the prison plant at work. believe
in the Self-Government League and
Kangaroo court for the prison camp.
! believe in maintaining the very
best order and discipline. believe
in the use of the strap for disobedi-
ence. | believe in serving of good,
well-cooked, Wholesome food be-
lieve in having guards and overseers
who are mentally and temperament
ally, trained and who have a social
vision for controlling and handling
men. | believe | ought to do my part
in the solution of the problem. by
the sweat of a mans brow, shall a
man eat his bread" Is divine edict
which applies to me as well as to the
boys in prison and those who serve
under me. believe in the State and
county serve. 1t is deserving OF my
best efforts to make our county pris-
on self-supporting and we will do
it, too. believe in keeping plug
cling away and let the critics howl.
| believe 1t is my duty to do all
can to help the law breakers to re-
form so when they are released they
will go out with a renewed deter
to be better citizens. l be-
lieve in the making of men instead
of the unmaking of them. l believe
the way to cure crime is to prevent
it.
Students of chronology and po-
litical and social science should in
our System Of. employing
prison labor, and no one should criti-
else without first getting the inside
light ON the question.
C. G.. FLETCHER,
Road Supervisor Convict Camps Polk
County, Florida.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-19

The funeral of Mrs. E. X. Bon
acker, who passed away Friday
night, was conducted at the resi-
dence yesterday morning at ten
O'Clock. Rev. w. B. Curtis, rector
of All Saints Episcopal church, read
the burial service, after which the
remains were laid to rest in the
Lakeland cemetery, Messrs. N. A.
Higgins, Minor stephens. Frank
Thompson, Kelsey Blanton, Ed Bry-
an of Tampa and Earl Crawford,
acted as pail bearers. The floral Of
ferings were many and beautiful, tes-
timonials of the esteem in which
Mrs. Bonacker was held by all who
knew her, and many came to the SER
vice to pay a last tribute to this
much beloved woman, whose passing
is mourned by the whole commun-
ity
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-19
What ! Have Done In
My Kitchen Garden
CBy Mrs. Fred Mercer. }

Thy Mrs. Fred Mercer.)
The ladies Of this committee asked
me to write OF the Ideal Garden. but
feel that that subject is beyond
me, so | will try to tell you of what
have done in my own kitchengar-
dem.
Several motives prompted the
making of my garden. One was my
love for the out-of-doors. Another
was the supplying of the family ia
BILE with fresh green vegetables. l
also decided that it must pay for it.
self.
l began last August by having a
space 5ox50 plowed, turning under
all the vegetation growing upon it.
The first planting was the setting
out about 200 strawberry plants
late in September. They promptly
died and / tried again, for l wanted
especially to raise some berries.
The berry plants beginning to grow
nicely turned my attention to
smaller things. I did not intend to
grow any vegetables that the family
did not like, so have held to that
rule. AS the season came for them
| planted lettuce, onions, beans,
peas. spinach, onions, beets, toma-
toes, corn, arranging the planting so
that would have some sort of green
vegetable all the time.
I have always had a hobby, SO
made my Strawberries serve me this
time They were my special pride.
coaxed and coddled them, through
many weeks of dry weather and
while had city water and a 5O-foot
hose to use, did not override the
irrigation business. l learned in Col
orado what conservation of moisture
means, SO applied the principle here.
When ! did -irrigate / soaked things
sometimes not more than once
week. The balance of the time ! did
just what you good farmers do to
etrawberries| Just worked them.
And they responded to my efforts.
As soon as they were ready to bloom
| gave them their first application of
fertilizer, having depended upon the
decayed vegetable matter in the beds
to give them their start.
I did not rake my garden smooth
and clean when I began nor have /
done so since. The soil needs every
oak leaf, every bit Of dry grass or
weeds that won't scatter seeds, to
build 1t up and give back something
that has been taken from it. now
have a pile of leaves and rakings in
my back yard that will go into this
garden spot this fall.
We are not very fond of tomatoes.
In December friend gave me some
over-grown spindling tomato plants.
They were dubious looking lot but |
planted them laying the stems in
the ground six or eight inches. III
gave them a generous helping of fer
tilizer and sort of left them to their
fate. But do you know they fooled |
me. followed directions for stalk
ing and pruning and was rewarded |
by having all the fruit we could use |
and marketing over seven dollars
worth besides.
| have done every bit OF the work |
myself and while / have not kept an
account of what ! have raised the |
garden has more than paid for itself |
for bought only 100 pounds of fer
tilizer. By spending from one to
three hours out of doors most every |
day have been fairly successful be-
sides having the greatest pleasure.
Living close to nature and feeling
Just little partnership with the
good Creator who makes such pleas
ures possible for us.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-19
At a special meeting of the Cham

At a special meeting of the Cham
Der of Commerce this forenoon 1t
was decided to extend a formal in
vitation to the Florida Citrus Grow
ers Association to hold it's next an
nual meeting or convention in this
city. There is every reason to be-
lieve that this gathering can be Sc
cured for Lakeland, a number of
those prominent in the councils Of
the Exchange having already signi-
fed their preference for this city.
Between 400 and 600 growers are ex-
pected to attend. The time of holding
this convention will be fixed by the
executive committee next Wednes-
day, and the date will probably be
some time next month.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-19
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
MEMBERSHIP COUNCIL

The next regular meeting of the
Membership Council OF the Chamber
of Commerce will be held at the Co
lonial Cafe at noon tomorrow
All members of the Chamber Of
Commerce are invited and urged to
attend the meeting. whetheh mem
bers of the Council or not.
There is a splendid opportunity
right now for active and worth
while work on the part of the Coun-
Gil. NJ. F. HETHERINGToN,
Chairman
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-19

Miss Minnie Reynolds is moving
her millinery and dry goods stock
today into the Kibler Annex in the
store room next to the Colonial Cafe,
where she will be glad to serve the
public. Her removal from the pres
ent location is necessitated by the
recent purchase of the Mum build
ing by the First National Bank for
the purpose of charging its quar-
tiers.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-19

Miss Ethel Seymour, who has been
the houseguest of Miss winnifred
|Streater for the past week, returned
To her home in Jacksonville, Satur-
day night.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-19

Manager Harris is having the
|ont of the Majestic theater remod-
FED, freshly painted and decorated,
hd it will present a very handsome
Ppearance. He is also installing
|day in the lobby a high-class auto
Rtic piano, which will add to the
Effectiveness of this excellent play
Puse.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-19

Mr.. and Mrs. /. Dale Williams,
Fcompanied by MT, and Mrs. c. H.
Gilliams. Miss Hazel Williams and
r. Leon Howe. motored to Tampa
pd Indian Rocks today on a pleas
Re trip. They will return to- Lake
md this evening.