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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-08
DAYTONA HAS EXPERIENCE
WITH SLICK CITIZEN

Daytona, Dec. S.-An individual
calling himself Mayor Van Pelt, M.
d. came to Daytona about a week
ago and was registered at one Of the
hotels as from Verdun, France. He
claimed to have served on the staff
|of General Joffre and posed as a
member of the Van Pelt family of
Philadelphia, his father a noted ply
sician and surgeon. He carried nu-
merous newspaper clippings con-
cerning himself, and courted news
paper interviews
In the two weeks in which Major
Van Pelt, M. d." was in this city
Che is not in Daytona at the present
time). he ingratiated himself into
the confidence of number of busi-
ness and professional men who are
probably now regretting his absence
and the fact that he left no for
warding address. The major changed
his hotel quarters, purchased arti-
cles Of wearing apparel and other
articles from prominent business
places which were pleased to have
the patronage of so celebrated a
man, but it was the automobile
which caused his undoing Naturally
he needed an automobile to uphold
his position, and he rented one for
a given period from one of the
garages. A gentleman connected
with this garage was familiar with
France, and after hearing some of
the majors stories of that country
became suspicious and set a watch
upon him.
Monday Major Van Pelt' went
to the garage and asked to have an
extra tire placed on the car, stating
at the time that he was going to
Holly Hill to attend sick child for
lone Of the Daytona physicians
NhCh hO iCiS hC WAuo lOliOWCo ny
man from the garage in another car.
The major" did not stop in Holly
Hill, it was learned, but kept on to
Jacksonville, accompanied by anoth-
er man and two women who had
been with him in this city. The man
from the garage was sent to Jack
sonville by train and in the evening
found the car in front of the Semi
mole. He gained possession of the
automobile and set a watch upon the
men and women while he wired to
others In this city OF their presence
in Jacksonville. They were suspic-
ious, however, and managed to give
their guard the slip and disappear.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-08
Maria WAS
A PEACEFUL
NERCHANTMAN
OFFICIAL INFORMATION GOES
TO SHOW THE SHIP ON WHICH
SIX AMERICANS WERE LOST
WAS NOT A TRANSPORT
(By Associated Press. }

Washington, Dec. S.-A new note
TO Germany on the general subma.
rine situation aimed at the clearing
up of apparent differences OF inter-
probation here and in Berlin OF Ger
many's pledges in the Sussex case.
appeared among the possibilities
Secretary Lansing said the final
course was undecided. The United
States has asked Great Britain for
Information regarding the status of
the British steamer Arabia which
the German submarine commander
took for an armed transport.
Official information to the State
department has established that the
British steamer Marina, with a loss
of six Americans was not a trans
port and was entitled to immunities
OF peaceful merchantmen. Germany
has expressed willingness to make
amends in both of both of these
cases if her pledges have been brok-
en-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-08

the river where they are given a
bath in gasoline from the top OF
their heads to the bottom of their
feet. and kept under observation un-
til some time the next day, when
they again present themselves for
admission. If lucky they come over,
If not they are again sent back. The
men and male children are inspected
either by George Hill, Juan Sanchez
or Charles Rumsley, while the fe-
male element are examined by Miss
Annie Jeffries or Senorita Mamie
Rodriguez, all thoroughly competent
in their respective lines. The men
folks are Texas Rangers" on de-
tached duty and maintain the strict
est discipline and order at all times
Occasionally a bad actor" comes
over full Of "Mescal or Tequila,
and in street parlance he indeed had
a "bad day." When one takes intd
consideration the fact that betweeI
1000 and $500 people come over Il
each direction every day betwee]
the hours of seven and six tn
magnitude of the work of the healt
officials is the more appreciated
People who are regular trafflcers al
not examined, but all who are M
known either in person or by lool
to some one of the officials is su
ject to the examinations. We we
also required to keep the same che
on the people from Laredo to Me
leo, but the work is much light
the job of turning them back bel
up to the Mexican officials on tn
end of the bridge. During the Il
we were on duty none were tur1
back from the Mexican side wi
we averaged 80 or 40 each
Passing from the health officials
the custom branch of the service,
baggage is searched for dutij
goods, tagged and sent to the d
kfectant rooms where II is subje
to thorough fumigation with
fumes Of hydroscranic acid, whiq
no wise Injuries the finest linen
even changes the flavor of ciga1
(Coatinusd on Page 3D.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-08
u. S. army IS
25,9S5 men
SHORT Of THE
AUTHORIZED
STRENGTH
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Dec. S.-The actual
strength of the regular army on
June 80 was 1O,764 officers and
men, or IT'S officers and 1885 men
short of authorized strength, accord
ing to report of the adjutant-gen-
eral Mccain made public today. On
July first the shortage was more
than $4,000 men owing to the first
increment of increase under the ma
tional defense act becoming avail
able. The total authorized strength
during the present year was 1889
men and 1852 officers.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-08
Weather Report

Tampa, Dec. 8.-For Tampa and
vicinity: Fair tonight and Saturday.
Colder Saturday night.
For Florida: Partly cloudy to-
night and Saturday, probably local
rains in northern portion. Colder to-
night In extreme northwest portion; /;
much colder Saturday in northwest
Yortion.
W1ndg for the east gulf: Moderate
southerIy shifting to northwest owe,
western portion and becoming fresh,
WzndB for the South Atlantic:
Moderate southeast and south.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-08
nlJ7ONS Make
s. $, Offers TO
: : THE GREEKS
IL ALLOW LAND COMMUNICA.
:, IONS 10 BE OPENED IF WAR
TlH DECLARED ON THE EN-
M,pENTE
(By Associated Press. J

boN6 he situation north and east OF
IN BrI:harest has not yet clarified The
bNs r.nanians apparently are still re-
ating northeastward, abandoning g
ur,, remainder OF southeastern Wal
[ 9 1ohia. Military observers do not
urp iect them to make stand until
TImy reach the Buzeu river in Mol
ia.
aris reported the repulse of heavy
-lgarian counter attacks in Mace
ia. Berlin said the Russian at
II II the Ludoua region of the
\ Nlrpathians IN the Trotus region OH
-y Rumanian front and Dvina front
and the Russo Galician line were re-
lsed.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-08
DISAPPOINTED AT MISSING
TRAIN TO REACH DYING
MOTHERS SIDE, HE DIES

Joe w. Sykes, who for several
months has been living on the old
Shannon place north of Plant City
died Thursday, Nov. 20, of over-ex-
|ertion and weak heart.
Mr.. Sykes had received a message
from Barlow that his mother was
dying and in his haste to catch a
train that he might reach her ex-
|erted himself too much, causing his
own death.
The deceased was buried at Mt
Enon cemetery, Rev. T. j. McMul-
len conducting the service. He leaves
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-08
MAIN ARMIES TAKEN
(Bv Associated Press.)
i 90

Berlin, Dec. 8.-The Rumanians
kontreating from Predeal and Alys-
Manz passes were cut off by the
utons and most of them have been
.ptured. said the war office. More
an ten thousand prisoners were
ken yesterday in western Ru-
Yesterdays pursuit has
Zen continued
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-08
(By Associated Press }

Berlin, Dec. Slight thousand
.umanians, forced into an engage
rent ON the Alt river Dec. 6, were
orced to surrender, said a German
tatement. Twenty-six cannon were
.lso taken. The western and east
rn fronts reported quiet while the
serbian attacks in Macedonia failed.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-08
CONGRESSMAN TRIBBLE
OF Ga, DIED TODAY
IN WASHINGTON
(By Associated Press !

washington, Dec. S.-Represen-
tative Samuel j. Tribble, of Georgia,
died here as result of stroke of
apoplexy suffered three days ago.
He is serving a third term in Con-
gress.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-08

jby administering sound drubbing
to the fast Fourth Missouri outfit,
Is to 0, at Caliche Park Each team
was escorted to the field by the regi-
mental bands, Florida to the tune Of
"Are you from Dixie" while the
Missouri National anthem, "You
gotta quit kicking my dawg around"
instilled hope in the hearts of their
warriors of the pig skin. A snake
dance, serpentine parade and other
collegiate football sports were intro
duced as a prelude by each team and
their loyal rooters, both before and
latter the game. From the outset
1t was seen that the "HOun Dawgs"
were completely outclassed, Florida
goal never once being in danger, and
the game soon resolved itself into
just how bad would Florida beat. A
record breaking attendance attested
the popularity of the contest, with
the soldiers at least, there being
few of the town people out.
The company has returned to its
Quarters in the Regimental street
latter tour of detached duty at the
foot-bridge, the rail
road bridge and at the round house
lof the Texas Mexican railroad,
where guards are maintained con-
stantly. In addition to these de-
tached posts the company furnished
guards for the wagon trains supply
ling the New Hampshire regiment
which is doing border patrol be-
tween Laredo and Bapata, dis
tance of 65 miles. The work was
quite the most interesting that the
company has been called upon to
perform since it has been in Texas,
and was source Of much pleasure
to the officers and men alike. A de-
tail of IA privates, two corporals and
one sergeant was sent to- the foot
bridge, who were required to check
the number of persons coming from
Mexico to Texas, the number Of au-
tomobiles, the number of two
carts, the number of two horse wag-
ons, the number of one horse wag-
ons, the number of motor cycles and
the unmber of horses watered in the
river on the Mexican side. In addi-
Ition to this we were required to as
Isist the board of health, custom Of
ficers and the immigration depart
ment in any way possible. Passen-
gers from the Mexican side who de-
|sire entry into the United States are
|rigidly inspected by the State board
of health officials who work in con-
Junction with the United States
|health officials, who look them over
for body vermin and other disease
carrying germs which may be found
upon their person. They are greet
ed with the question, "Ya usted esta
Vacuna?" "Have you been vaccinat-
ed?" If they can exhibit satisfac-
tory scar they are passed. II not
they are vaccinated Next they are
asked, "Se usted tengo blecho,
l"Have you body Louise, ?" to which
they invariably answer, mo, Senior. "
Constant dealing with them has
taught the examiner that their word
is not to be taken, so their shirts
are unbuttoned at the throat, turned
back and II found to be free of
I"lecho," are turned over to the Gus
tom people for examination of bag
gage and for fumigation. If found to
have "1echo" on their person, its
"Beda patras" or ''Otra La" both in
the literal meaning go back" They
are returned TO the Mexican side of
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-08
Prohibition OF
Liquor In
Washington
Considered
(By Associated Press. }

Whshington, Dec. S.-The Sem
ate on motion of Senator Shepperd
Of Texas began considering a bill to
prohibit the manufacture and sale
Of liqucT In Washington.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-08
new NOTE TO GERMANY
ON SUBMARINE SITUATION
MAY SOON Be SENT
SHIP
SUFFREN With
$50 MEN ARE
BELIEVED LOST
(By Associated Press. }

Paris, Dec. S.-The battleship
Suffren, which left port Nov. oath
for Lorient, a French naval station
in Brittany, has been given up as
lost with all ON board, by the ma
rine minister. 1t has not reported
since sailing. The Suffren normal
ly carried 730 men.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-08
INTERESTING LETTER FROM CO. D
TELLS WHAT LAkELAND'S
CRACK COMPANY IS DOING
PROSPECTS NOW INDICATE THEY WILL REMAIN THERE FOR
CONSIDERABLE TIME; BOYS HAD FINE TIME ON
THANKSGIVING

Laredo, Texas, Dec. 8.-The quar-
|termaster's department has been
busy the past week issuing "Sibley"
stoves for the Pyramidial tents,
which have been put up by the men,
greatly adding to the material COM
fort of their quarters. These stoves
burn either chemical oil or wood,
and are almost instantaneous heat
| ers.
All screening on the mess sheds
has been covered with lumber and
windows cut in, which is indicative
of protracted stay in this neck Of
the woods. The present unsettled
condition along the battle front"
in the interior lends color to the
idea that it will be some time be-
fore the Second Florida is returned
| to its home station in old Florida.
| Old settlers familiar with conditions
in the interior say that Villas pres
ent activities are daily gaining him
new followers, and that It is only a
question of time before his "army"
will number as many men as does
that of Carranza, and that when the
forces are equal it is goodnight
Carranza." Refugees are daily pour
| ing in from interior points and
bringing with them tales of priva-
tion that are heartrending. They
come in droves, poorly clad and ema-
ciated, and look like they have had
nothing to eat for weeks.
The following reductions and pro-
motions have been made recently
Corporals Fred B. Whelpley and Will
liam A. Hardaker to be sergeants,
vice Jackson reduced and to fill a
vacancy First Glass Privates John F..
Brust and George III. Lightburn to
be corporals, vice Whelpley and
Hardaker promoted. Artificer John
Is. Balm relieved and First Glass Pri
vate Everett D. Grower appointed
in his stead. Sergeant Frank e.
Washburn to be First Sergeant vice
Jackson relieved. Privates Gibson
Carter, George R. Hardy, George R.
Jones and Dial Murdaugh to be pri-
Yates first class to fill vacancies. Pri-
vate Ossian Drane promoted from pri-
vate to color sergeant with the
headquarters company, taking up
his new duties the last day Of the
month
The commanding general of the
Laredo district has ordered nine
days of maneuvers commencing on
the eleventh and terminating on the
goth. The place of holding these
has been designated somewhere to
the South" which is vague to say
the least. A portion Of the troops
that are brigaded with us are locat-
led at Eagle Pass, and it is thought
that the march will be in that direc-
tion that they may join US at some
critical point.
Sgts. "spud Junior" McLain and
Shelton Meharg have Joined the
misplaced tooth brush squad" with
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-08
BRITISH HAVE DIFFICULTY
IN SECURING JURYMEN
(By Associated Press. }

london, Dec. 7.-Depleted stats
in business houses are causing CON
siderable difficulty in getting juries
in various courts and the Lord
Chief Justice has appealed to the
bar and solicitors that they agree as
far as possible to try their cases
without juries.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-08
COTTON BROKE
S. PER BALE
ON LIQUIDATION
(By Associated Press. }

New Orleans, Dec. S.-Cotton
broke more than five dollars per
bale on liquidation and short SELL
ing after the government report of
ginning to Dec. was received. The
report showed a great deal more
ginned than was expected.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-08
WILL
NOT ATTEND
S0U.C0NNERC|AL
CONGRESS AT
NORFOLK
(By Associated Press. }

Washington, Dec. S.-President
Wilson told a delegation of Virgin
ians it would be impossible for him
to attend the Southern Commercial
Congress at Norfolk.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-08
AIN RUNAN|AN ARMIES
HAVE been CAPTURED:
10000 TAKEN YESTERDAY

a wife and five children who are
said to be in destitute circumstances.
Mr.. Sykes father and mother live
near Barlow, and it is said that the
aged mother is near the point Of
death.-Plant City Courier.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-08
Blockade Begun
ny Associated Press.

Athens. Dec. 1.-The entente
blockade Of Greece began officially
Fat ejght o'clock this morning.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-08
lloyd George and the Irish Question
NV Associated Press.J

London, Dec. s.-The Manchest-
er Guardian said it appeared likely
that Lloyd-George will attempt i'm
mediate solution of the Irish ques-
tions BY an imperial conference.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-08

handsome mustaches. It's a case of
II wad l had the gle the giftie gle
us, to see ourselves as ithers see. us. !"
Private Bernice w. Miller, who
for business reasons has been unable
, to report prior to this, Joined the
company the 10th, having reported
to the recruiting depot at Fort Sam
Houston, San Antonio, at which
ipoint he was mustered into federal
service and sent to us here. He is
rapidly rounding Into shape, and
while not exactly in love with the
country, is acquiring the Company
D spirit of contentment.
Owing to the activities of Villa
and the consequential shortness of
the supply of "Mescal and Tequila," f"
Corporals Turner's Illuminating spe-
cialty staged for the last pay day,
has been of necessity postponed un-
til this one. The corporal promises
to pitch some party.
| Major v. B. Collins, of the Second
Battalion, who in private life is the
affable cashier of one of the Plant
City banks, is happy over the arrival
of Mrs. Collins. who will remain
with hivo Cow oovoa t;voa
The Second Florida's official fam
| lily was saddened Friday by the
death of Mrs. Charles w. Sass, wife
of the major of the Third battalion
who passed peacefully away at
Mercy hospital. Mrs. Sass has been
a patient sufferer of that dreaded
disease, tuberculosis, for quite some
time, and while her end was to be
lexpected, her death has cast blan-
ket of sorrow over the whole regi-
ment Besides a loving husband
she is survived by two little girls,
and a sister. The funeral exercises
were conducted by Dean Spencer,
chaplain of the Second Florida, al
the Episcopal church, and interment
will be made in Denver, Col.
The past week the c. A. Wortham
Carnival Company has been the
amusement attraction. The shows,
what few there were. were clean and
remarkably free of gambling fea-
lures. The midway was thronged
leach night with the khaki clad boys
and the management reports 'catis-
factory business.
Gibson Carter, champion wrestler
of the Second Florida, is in training
under the capable supervision OF
Lieut.. Will for bout Friday night
with the Missouri champion, which
will be staged at the Strand theater
The bout was to have taken place
last Friday night but was postponed
on account of the "Houn Dawgs" in
ability to get into satisfactory con-
dition. Money is being pooled, Flor.
ida TO win"
The Second Florida football team
easily kept up the reputation of the
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-08
Greeks Made Offer by Teutons
N (BY Associated Press.l

London, Dec. Germany and
uBtria have offered Greece their
rvices in opening land communica-
ons II Greece declares war on the
eltente, according to "a Swiss dis
atch received by Rome.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-08

The Second Florida football team
easily kept up the reputation of the
regiment Thanksgiving afternoon
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-08

sgts. "spud Junior" McLain and
Shelton Meharg have Joined the
misplaced tooth brush squad" with
The Delta independent., 1916-12-22

The roster read: George C. Vickery.
Past Eminent Commander: Charles
NJ. Hopson, Eminent Commander:
Karl G. Brown, Captain General;
Howard S. Bushnell, Recorder; Geo.
S. Roller. Standard Bearer; Robert
F. Williams. Generalissimo; d. Walter
Thomas, Junior Warden; Erice
Bobbitt, Warden: Roy A. Ashley.
Senior Warden; Howard X Gibbs,
Treasurer; Arthur S. Harwood, Sword
Bearer; Robert S. Kelso, Captain of
the Guard: Howard X. Arnold. Ed
ward p. Barrow, James H. Baxter,
John w. Guynn, John E Hanson.
Clarence U. Emry, Walter H. Lewis,
VIM. Lloyd, jr., William P. McMurray,
Porter Plumb, Warren n. Shelledy,
Frank ]. Stewart George Stephan,
The Delta independent., 1916-12-22

Vacation is bringing quite a number
of students home, among arrivals
from Gunnison being Misses Zaninetti.
Leila Corbin. Gwendolyn Taylor, Miss
Coffee and Gladys Boyden: from Gree
ley Teachers College. Misses Lucille
Bull and Janet Amsbary: from Boul-
der University. Clarence Kurz, Gather
inc Amsbary and Dorothy Marshall:
From the Woman's College. Denver
Miss lone Penley: from Fort Collins,
Miss Hoppe; Paul and Minnie SWEET
ger. Miss Edith Mccain.
The Delta independent., 1916-12-22

See the masterpiece of the age in
pictures, The Unborn" at the Opera
House Christmas afternoon and ev-
enng. Played at the Broadway, Den
yer. II days. Exposing the nefarious
work of the quack doctor 1t will be
a revelation to you. Prices matinee,
seats anywhere 25c, for women and
girls over 16 only. Evening from S
to 10. Reserved seats S5c, General
admission 25c 40
The Delta independent., 1916-12-22

II is doubtful If Delta ever before
had so big a Christmas trade. The
stores and shops have been a regular
jam of buyers all this week. jostling
and crowding each other for chance
to get at the counters. The postoffice
lobby, too. has been a mob of package
senders at every minute of the open
ing hours, helping to make it a record
breaking season.
The Delta independent., 1916-12-22

Christmas night will he the occasion
of the Fireman's Annual Ball in Delta.
heretofore regarded as the top-notch
social feature of the season. Ii will
pay you to go and have good time.
The Delta fire laddies will appreciate
your presence and exert themselves as
on all former occasions to show you a
good time.
The Delta independent., 1916-12-22

1t was known to certain number
in Delta a week ago that another sug-
ar factory was quietly but earnestly
pushed for this city, and the few
who knew about it were hopeful of
results, but, like the prospects for
peace in Europe, their ardor has been
dampened again. The parties to build
were from Utah were here. were sat
isfied with the field. and said they
would build a modern factory at once.
would ask no help. would pay for their
own factory site, would contract beets
for next year at the same price the
Western Sugar Company. has agreed
to pay-ST per ton-and all required or
asked for was the friendship and good
will of the growers. They were will
ing to do this and begin at once the
factory. if the Denver & Rio Grande
Il. r. company would give them the
same rate on their machinery in and
their sugar out, which they gave to
the factory at Grand Junction This.
it is stated. the railroad company re-
fused to do. and there the matter of
the last and apparently best Delta
sugar factory rests at the present.
The Delta independent., 1916-12-22

Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Hall arrived
from St Paul. Minnesota. Tuesday ev-
ening for visit with the mother and
sister of the former Mrs. C. NJ. Hall
and Rose They wired that they ex-
pected to reach Delta on Thursday,
but sprung a surprise by coming in
two days earlier and it is needless
to state that there was a great reun-
ion in that home
The Delta independent., 1916-12-22

Relatives and friends of the Delta
boys on the Mexican border, have
made up a collection of Christmas
cheer and forwarded it to them. quite
enough to fill lot of big Santa Claus
stockings with little rememberances
including sock of tobacco for each
all of which will be appreciated Inde
pendent understands that other county
towns have done the same, so all the
border boys will know that they are
remembered.