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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-21
ALBERTUS VOGT WRITES
10 PRESIDENT WILSON
Lacland, Fla, March 20, 1916.
The President, the White House,

The President, the White House,
Washington, ID. g.:
My Dear Sir am enclosing to
you another of my published letters
(clipping) and also thanking you
for the prompt and much priced let
ter sent to me by Mr. Tumulty at
your direction. 1t now adds both in
tere3t and pride to and in my scrap
book (this is not to curry favor)
l am writing this series of news
paper articles that are being widely
copied all over and editorially com
mented on, my only inspiration be-
ing, | know good thing when
see it. We have four sons, eugenic-
ally bred. They are good to look at
and are making good. They will,
when time and occasion requires, be
soldiers to defend our country.
Continue to keep your capable,
strong and discreet hands on the
steering wheel and your feet on the
gas and the brake.
The sane Americans are every one
of them keeping their eyes on you
for yon are more nearly the presi
dent of all the people than any man
ever president of this republic, for
not to exceed sixty per cent of the
votes that made you president were
Democratic. You know that, as well
as does the balance of the world,
and, keeping faith with the great
American proletariat you are the
president of every one of the Amer
lean people. Sit tight in the boat
and, in the language of my old black
nanny when | started to the cita-
del at Charleston, S. c., Now,
Marse Buddie, yer gwine way fom
yore ole nom Bets Listen ter me,
honey, done yere nebber quart wild
no fool, don yer nebber fight wild no
mon and don yer nebber drink no
singer in yer likker and yerll sho
lib or long time, an cum back ter me
by me by. True Builder !"
Republics may have been un-
grateful, but never this one to you
In 1917 | am coming with the best
little wife ever grown in Canada,
a GRANDDAUGHTER of Alexander Ham
ilton, to Washington to see you re-
inaugurated and in the interval, if
needs be, and you will allow me on
the principal of it We're best to eight
the devil with fire. | will organize a
regiment of negroes, every one of
whom has worked for me in the
phosphate fields of Florida, and take
them into Mexico and exterminate
our share of ungrateful Misceee-
mates, and I can begin to recruit
them now.
You ask Steve Sparkman and
,, Frank. | know Duncan Fletcher,
too, but he is so everlastingly occu-
pied with Rural Credits and jun
keting trips to Europe in seasons of
non-submarine and to South Amer
lea and PAS Imported Son-in-law'
as to have scant time for us ordin-
AIRY mortals and Mate" Bryan
Well, you know somewhat of one |
might say THE Bryan and also you
know how to quietus HIM?
The two things | would love to dc
most is help eXterminate the Mis-
cegenates and to attend your re-
inauguration in 1917 and to see yol,
wear away from the White House
in 1921 the finest crown of laurels
ever placed on any mans head by
his own hands, amid the joyous ac-
carnations of the world In 1921
will have achieved the three score
and ten and then? What comes af-
ter no man knows and I am with
superlative respect,
Yours sincerely,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-21
SLIGHT Discard

He-"What's the matter with your
church choir? They don't seem to pull
together" She-"Well, the tenors in
love with the soprano. who is in love
with the basso, who is deeply infatu-
ated with the alto. who loves the
tenor hut is married to the organist!"
Judge.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-21
The Genuine Foo

We have had attempts at foppery
In America, but no real tops. A gen.
uine flop. whether in art. in literature.
or in customs, must have brains; ours
have been merely effigies. foppery
taking the dull commercial form of a
great variety of raiment.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-21

1t is said that a morning paper is
to be started in Tallahassee, and the
Tribune is moved by the statement
to suggest that some one evidently
has money to throw away The real
newspaper guys of the State will
coincide in this opinion
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-21

Newspaper men are not supposed
TO of1er for any office except such as
pay in glory only, yet Straub, of the
Times, wants to be postmaster at
st. Petersburg. Well, we hope he
gets it. but it will be upsetting all
precedents.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-21

We know what's the matter with
this fellow Brandeis- spells his
name wrong. Ought to spell it
"brandies, then lots of people would
like him.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-21
Chinese Peonle Honest

Merchants in China often leave their
places of business unguarded for more
than half an hour. If customers ar
rive in the meantime they find the
prices of goods plainly marked, select
what they want and leave the money.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-21

It's hard for bunch of ), 900 men
to slip up on a wary old vaeabond
like Villa. A pair-or even one-of
these kind of fellows that we read
about in the modern magazine story
could have that Greaser hog-tied and
safe in the custody of the United
States in no time at all
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-21

There's nothing advertising won't
do. They're telling story now
about a man who lost his mind and
found it by using the want columns
of the newspaper. If all similarly
effected would try the same plan, it
would boom the advertising business
and doubtless elevate the mental
average.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-21

Sometimes we hear a man in bust
ness (not a business mani boast
that he does not advertise. After
that we wouldn't be surprised to
hear him brag that he had a mighty
fine boil where 1t wasn't visible, or
that the doctor had told him he'd
better be bored for the hollow-horn.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-21

The Inverness Chronicle, which
was burned out last week, has in its
fire issue a half column article tell
ing about the prevention of fires
The editor should have read this ar
ticle few days earlier.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-21

Thus far the price of postage
stamps has not been advanced be-
cause of the war. Can't think of
anything else that hasn't been af-
fecteG unless it is the subscription
price of the newspaper.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-21

Why don't they order Colonel
Stovall to take that nifty officers
uniform out of the moth balls, don
it, and proceed to the border to quiet
things there?
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-21

What is Politician" innocent
ly asks the Fort Meade Leader, there
by propounding poser equal to the
query, why is a politician?"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-21

Predictions are already being made
that next tourist season will be the
biggest ever
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-21
THE LAKELAND NEWS.

Some say Stoueh is tough and 9TH
ers claim Slough is not slow.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-21

Maybe that's refined oil they're
finding here and there in Florida.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-21

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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-21

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The Washington times., 1916-12-30
ANNOUNCES SHOWS
DECORATIVE PLANS
Beautiful Setting To Be Pro-
vided for Exhibits In
New York.

Edward Korbel Of the New York
and Chicago automobile shows, has
announced the decorative plan for the
New York show. There Is little deco
rating necessary for the interior Of
the Palace. as II Ii, beautiful without
ornamentation.
However, II Ia the plan OF Manager
Miles to give the exhibitor a most
beautiful setting. and for several
weeks past he has had his decorator
general. NJ. A. singer. submitting
ideas. Mr.. Singer. who planned and
executed decorations for the Panama:
Pacific Exposition. and numerous 9th
or big expeditions. has worked out
the details along the lines suggested
by Mr.. Miles.
-The TenpIe Of Fiswers.-
The Temple 10 Flowers" II the
theme for the decorative plan OF the
Palace. The name suggested Itself
undoubtedly because OF the thousands
OF vines and budding foliage to be
used in adorning the interior. Nam
moth lattice boxes containing bios
soming flowers OF varied hue are 10
bo used at the base OF the giant mar
BILE columns on the main floor Of the
building. From the boxes WIN issue
trailing vines. which will reach 20
the top OF the columns and Irvine
about huge floral baskets Of Roman
type.
Tho treatment Of tho windows will
n
The Washington times., 1916-12-30
L0W.PRICED SPORT CAR
Country Club to De One Of the Sea-
sons Successes.

Originality and distine tiveness fur.
nish the keynote for the latest
wiliysoverland the Country Club, a
smart fourpassenGer sport model at
sea5 Z. o. b. Toledo.
The Country Club IL the only sport
model In the small car class, and bids
fair TO be one OF the successes OF IN.
season.
The outstanding feature OF the
Country Club 10 It's unusual body de.
sign. which gives Il q compact Gus.
tom built appearance. This r.
strengthened by q color scheme OF
rich gray for the body. long grained
upholstery and mohair top. Tho
siopinE windshieid lends added
smartness.
Tenders and trimmings are Iustrous
black. Red wire wheels add a touch
of brilliant color. further aecentusted
by an occasional fash OF nickel and
polished aluminium.
The seating arrangements arc
equally distinctive. In front are two
pendently forward OF back 60 the
length best suited for the driver and
his companion.
The wide aisle that divides the
front seats makes the rear compart.
ment easy OF access.
A roomy. comfortable rear seat for
two IL close up, although allowing
ample leg room. Four grown persons
can comfortably ride In the Country
Club.
wide "U- doors. front hinged. with
large pockets for tools and other &c.
cessories, are provided.
The Washington times., 1916-12-30
CHEVROLET s-CYLINDER CAR
VIII BE Presented st the New
York Show.

One OF the surprises OF the year comes
In tho announcement that the New York
show win mark the formal presentation
OF an eiEht-cylinder Chevrolet The new
car possesses some marks OF extraordi-
nary merit among multiple cylinder
cars. Its eight cylinders are vaive-in-
head. detachable. sN-inch bore and T.
inch stroke. and the unit power plant
is a product OF the Chevrolet labora-
tories.
Cooling IL by the thermo-si 1hon sys'
TEN with large overhanging tank carry
ing at all times n head OF water over
the valves
Remy ignition system II selected and
Auto-lite generator. lighting system and
starter.
The equipment includes one-man mo-
hair tailored top and side curtains; cleo
trio horn. speedometer. demountable
rims with extra rim. tire irons. license
holders and complete tool outht.
Tho price OF 70 new car has not yet
been announce. but II u likely 10 be
about si.l0o
The Washington times., 1916-12-30
ANeERED At HOTELS
Motorists Think indianapolis Rates
Are Too HIuh.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Dec. 29.--Carl
q. Fisher, president OF the Indian.
apolis Motor Speedway, announces
he Is considering plans for staging
the annual 500-miie international
sweepstakes race at the Cincinnati
Motor Speedway on Memorial Day
because OF the treatment accorded
motorists in Indianapolis by hotel
keepers.
Fisher Is incensed because hotel
owners have insisted on charging
motorists who come here to attend
the races as high as s25 q day for
rooms for which the charge normally
Is from 81 to 81. He declared the
speedway management can make as
much II not more more by staging the
rnce in Cincinnati. Fisher declared
the attitude of Indianapolis hotel
keepers has given the city black
eye with motorists throughout the
entire country.
After the last race run here motor
lists who had been charged excessive
rates for hotel rooms drove out OF the
city with signs protesting the treat
ment.
The Washington times., 1916-12-30
GIVE CHILDREN BANKS.

EVANSTON, ILL.,, Dec. 3O.--success'
fuI financiers are advised to keep an
eye on several hundred school kids
here who are showing considerable
ability in making their bank book
show cents where only cent stood
before,
club women here placed their chill
,vcn ON an allowance OF from cents
Ia Z. week. In three months they
have acCumulat ed bank balances that
total $1,000 besides buying school
.upplies and some clothin- OF. go
their allowances.
The Washington times., 1916-12-30
avTomcslLe on foot"
Driver Goes inside and Car stag
oers 20 Nearest Bar.

The usual procedure Is frst the
bar and then the hilarity, but a Ger
tain Gary, Ind, motor car does not
20 by precedent: II gets tipsy and
then stops at a bar. James sabin
left his motor car outside as usual,
when he hati. business indoors one
day, and no sooner ;ad he disappeared
than the car began to weave It's tipsy
way down the street. would-be
hero was eiuded with the aid OF an
icy pavement. a policeman got In
the way, but the car refused to stop.
The chase went merrily on until the
runaway suddenly turned, dashed
through the glass front OF a saloon
and lined up In front OF the bar.
Owing to the nature OF its structure,
Il was unable, however, to put It's
pedal on the brass rail.
The Washington times., 1916-12-30

We have never had any children. II
We had. We would expect 10 be 20 n
certain extent indulEent But there Is
one thing we never would do-warn
Willie that Papa doesn't want you
TO do that. Willie. Please Willie. you
know that papa doesn't like you to do
that. Now Willie. you don't want papa
to punish you. While. do you want
papa TO whip you? hut III have TO. II
you don't stop when ! tell you. Now
willie."-ad lib.
But though the police department
RAISED Its naughty-naughty index digit
ut the rudderless pedestrian. Il never
gets to the point OF chastisement.
The traffic code OF the District OF
Columbia states: Pedestrians should
avoid interference with traffic and 20
this end should not step from the side
walk without first looking to see what
IL approaching should walk across the
street at right angle. at n regular
crossing and end OF a block and where
n traffic policeman Is stationed, walt
for his signal"
And II not?
Police Sergeant Clerk. OF the traffic
squad Of ST. Louis, Is trying to put
over an ordinance in that city which
will make the derelict pedestrian sub
ject TO fine for this sort OF offense.
Mr.. Clerk. congratulations.
And how 10 the police fund In st.
Louis?
The Washington times., 1916-12-30

fully wearing unless one has a new
thrill. Theodore Gaty has thought rf
a new sensation for the social whiri--
its wireless music.
Fox trots, heeitations and even tod
dies will be played at the Iaborator-
les of the De Forest radio station at
High Bridge, N. j., and transmitted
via wireless to the Gaty home here
for a dance tonight.
The Washington times., 1916-12-30
PROVIDES FREE COAL
Old Folks Home VIII Aid Inf'rm
CoIored People.

Free coal for old colored people who
are unable to work will be distributed
at Cosmopolitan Baptist Church. n
street. between Ninth and Tenth streets
northwest. under the auspices OF the
White Cross. National Old Folks, Home
Association OF America.
The Washington times., 1916-12-30
LATEST DESIGN IN
new DODGE SEDAN
Best in Foreign and American
Coach Work Embodied In
Automobile.

Dodge Brothers Convertible Sedan
has been designed to cmbody the worry
latest and best In American and For.
eign coach work. IL Immediately
conveys a lasting impression OF com.
fort, quality and refinement.
The general lines are conservative.
as we'll as graceful and dignified.
with It's flat typo OF roof and the
absence OF extreme lines, the body 10
one which will suffer little from sud.
den shifts of fad or fashion.
Panel . Deep Biue.
The color panel OF the body Ii
painted a deep blue, outlined by n
cream. coiored stripe. The cowi. body
front. tenders and hood are painted
black and the wire wheels are a
cream color to match the stripe.
The Interior In conservative and ex.
presses the same sense OF refinepent
that II suggested by the first glance
at the Sedan from without. Tho gen.
eral color scheme II gray with a blu
ish tint. A striped effect In carried
out In the uphoistering. curtains and
flexible robe cords, while the carpet.
front compartment floor and running
board coverings are also In gray TO
match. The cushions arc of the Turk.
ish type. upholstered IN gray and
trimmed with narrow lace. All fit
tings are nickeipiated. An attrac'
tive flushdome light eliminates the
Interior.
Attentiss To Comfort.
Particular attention TO comfort "a
evident In all details OF the seating
arrangement. The cushion springs
are OF the highest grade material,
well padded with eurled hair. Attrae.
tive In appearance and especially wide
and deep. the rear seat In truly invIt'
Ing In every respect. The roominess
OF the entire interior. In fact, 10 un'
usual for a sedan. The front seats
are divided. an aisle separating the
passenger from tho driver. The
drivers seat IL upholstered In dull
finish leather and the front passenger
seat. which II set slightly TO the front
OF the driver, IL upholstered In cloth
20 correspond In detail TO the rear
cushions.
wiaasws water TiGht.
All windows are OF plate glass and
are designed 20 be thoroughly water
tight and wind.tlsht. They are pro
vided with an attachment to prevent
rafting. All windows may be low
cred and the door windows may be
adjusted TO any height for ventiia'
tlon.
The curtains are a high-grade pin.
slIL Affa1 auto
matte rollers.
The door lock Is OF the French type,
and IL provided with n double striker
20 prevent the possibility OF injuring
the doors when they are not properly
closed.
The Washington times., 1916-12-30
DAUGHTER INHERITs ESTATE.

William Rowland, by his VIII dated
October .. and hled for probate In the
his entire estate to his daughter.
Nellie NJ. Landergrin. who lis also
named as executrix. The testator died
on November 20.
The Washington times., 1916-12-30
NEW COUPE MAKES
SMART APPEARANCE
Latest National Model Pos.
sesses Some Distinctive
Features.

or the National closed bodies, the
coupe has always been one of the
most popular. The new coupe is fine.
ly drawn, giving the car smart,
handsome appearance.
This 1917 body Is of four. passenger
capacity. on the main seat there Ia
room for two passengers In addition
10 the drivers seat. which In located
slightly forward. The fourth seat In
in front and OF the conventional fold
ing type. when folded. however. this
auxiliary lies close to the body so
that Il Ii in the way OF nothing.
Easy 10 Get In snsa Ont.
II IL easy to get In and out from
either side. The broad doors are per.
fcctIy balanced and operate easily.
A Yale lock Is provided on the right
hand door. The left hand door II
locked from the inside.
The demand for cars with a per.
inanent top for both winter and sum.
mer use IL increasing RAPIDLY and IL is
predicted that before another season
has passed the closed car will be used
to a much greater extent than at the
present time,
In this connection Il II notable that
the National, In addition 20 being a
luxurious closed car, easily can be
converted into comfortable and
pleasant open car wherein the pas.
sengors may ride with ease and com
fort.
Protected Fros storms.
when opeen, the coupe In as cool as
the regular open type car. the
glass windshield in front 10 OF tho
rain vision and ventiiatlng type. the
upper section being OF double glass so
as to AFFORD n clear vision In tho rain
or snow. This Ia n decided advantage
In stormy weather.
All windows and doors are OF heavy
plate glass OF the sashlers twye. Ev'
cry glass section In provided with an
ti.rattling devices, which eliminate all
troublesome noises. The curved glass
In front In stationary. The glass IN
both doors and In the window In the
back may he lowered all the way,
The glass In the large window on
both sides lowers half way The WIN
dowa and doors are provided win
patented window raiserH which per
init the glass TO he lowered or raised
with the utmost case.
Fini.hed Luxurieu.Iy.
The interior finish and appoint
mcnts Of the coupe are all that could
be desired In a high class closed car.
The instrument board In OF walnut.
The uphoIstering II OF gray whip
cord on the sides. ceiling and seats.
A dome light In provided. Gray SILK
shades on automatic rollers are fitted
The Washington times., 1916-12-30
BRINGS WIRELESS MUSIC
Radio to Transmit Latest Dance
Thrills for Party.

MoRRIsTowN, NJ j., Dec. 3o.--
Hawaiian orchcstras. Marimba bands,
and even Balalhika bands are passee.
The ennui OF q social season II fright
The Washington times., 1916-12-30
Frank Discussion Of Motor
Matters by The Times Auto
mobile Editor
AN UNPREJUDIcED OPINION
A Column Of Judgment on Is
sues Vital to Motor Car
Owners.
NJ MONTE w. s0HN.

A elimination OF the present Eu'
ropean conflict II the only thing that
will prevent a material increase in
the price of tires.
There 10 no use in lament.
weeps are futile.
And it is the wise car owner who
buys his tires at the present prices
while he may.
Peace 10 an uncertain outlook, and
= poor prospect within the next six
months.
There are ovcrtures and vague
promises I'm the air. but that the war
Will continue for at least six months
In practically certain.
And tire prices will 20 up. not be.
cause OF increases In the cost OF rub.
ber--ss In the general impression.
but because Egyptian and Sea Island
cotton has almost doubled in price.
The manufacture OF fabric depends
almost entirely on these particular
kinds OF cotton.
Cote. Price searinE.
England controls almost all OF the
Sea Island product, and Egyptian has
risen because Of bad weather. the
submarine warfare. and much manipu.
iation on the stock exchange at Alex.
andria. Cable advices from Egypt
Indicate that prices must rise even
above the previous high mark OF 90
cents.
Tho motorist does we'll 10 Law in as
much rs he can afford In tires. Within
two neutrality-suspicious. two weeks, for
some manufacturers-tires are going
up at least 20 per cent.
Tho Increase In inevitable.
Ono OF tho biggest OF American
manufacturers has Just issued a con.
fidentiai letter to Its dealers TO stock
tires at the present prices. qualifying
this advice, however, with the state
mont that beyond capacity orders IL
viii not ship Mt all. In other words,
oven production has been hampered
and tho manufacturers will neither
ship quantities greatly In excess OF
dealer capacity. nor sell future dcliv.
cries.
Each Fears 10 Take Lead.
There 10 . sort OF sheep Psychology
that prevails IN the tire industry. A.
this time Il might be said In a broad
sense that every tire company In
America In losing money. But, though
each would deny u, all are waiting
for the other fellow to first announce
the fact OF price increases.
That those increases are coming 10
indubitable.
And. becoming siangy and pointed.
~ PERSONAL:
Mr.. Motorist. get next TO yourself
and buy some tires.
We don't expect any credit for tip
ping you off.
But ~ you expect TO use 'sm-a w.
10 the W. IL y.
speaking Of tires. which we have
been, Germany announces that her
chemists have perfected a synthetic
rubber which proves amply effective
as a substitute for the natural prod
uet. II Is said that her government
chemists are Offering grim thanks to
England for the blockade which has
resulted In their latest accomplish
ment
The artificial rubber, so far as eS,
periments In tires and raincoats and
boots show, Is quite as durable and
The Washington times., 1916-12-30
THE VERSATILE TOP.

(From the Albany Knickerbocker Press
We have two convertible Ford tops
which can be converted into a winter
car, VIII sell at a sacrifice.
The Washington times., 1916-12-30

Any Central American republic has
u on the Chalmers.
The Chalmers never claimed more
than 3,400 r. p. m.
The Washington times., 1916-12-30

In this changeable climate, ones car
buretor is a prime consideration.