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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-26
Chamber Commerce
Elects Officers
For Coming Year

III the meeting Of the Directors of
the Chamber of Commerce held yes
torday afternoon. the election Of Of
fcers for the ensuing year occurred.
resulting as follows
President-C. NJ Clayton, Mr..
Clayton was reelected by unanimous
vote. his official connection with the
Board having been most satisfactory
and pleasant, and the organization
is Cratified TO have him again at its
Eeau.
First Vice President and Chairman
OF the Civic and Traffic Bureau "A
Shaffer
Second Vice President and Chair
nan of Commercial and Industrial
Bureau +. Todd.
Third Vice President and Chair
nan of Publicity and Conventions
Lureau-W. S. Moore Mr.. Moore
was also reelected chairman OF the
Retail Merchants Bureau.
Fourth Vice President and Chair
man of Rural Affairs Bureau--W
w. Chase.
Fifth Vice President and Chair
man of Membership Council-M r.
lIietherington.
Treasurer F. Hetherington.
Secretary-A j. Holworthy.
The officers and directors were
emphatic in their expressions of ap
proval and appreciation of the WORK
lof the secretary, the extent of whose
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-26
Supt. Chas. M. Jones Host At
Dinner Party to the Seniors

The Seniors were the dinner guests
of Supt. Chas. M. Jones at the Colon
ial Cafe today and most enjoyable
occasion 1t proved to be for this large
class. A special menu had been pro
vided, and covers were laid for TWEEN
ty-one guests, two Of the class being
unable TO be present. This dinner
was delightful compliment to tho
class and one much appreciated bv
each one,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-26

ser, ices to this community are
known only to those who come IN
contact with the workings of the
secretary's office.
rlans for increased membership, to
foster and encourage local indus
tries. and to inaugurate food
planting" campaign, were set on
foot. and gratifying results from
these will doubtless soon be In EVIL
'dence
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-26

Mrs. H. w. Lightburn and daugh-
ter Miss Lightburn, leave tomorrow
for the East Coast, where they will
visit relatives a short time before
proceeding TO their future home at
Aquaco, Nd, where Mr.. hghtburn
has purchased farm. Mr.. Light
burn and his son are already up
there, however, the latter will return
to Florida to join Company d when
ever orders come for the company to
move. Lakeland people regret II
give up this excellent family, but
wish them we'll wherever they may
be.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-26

bringing in the most candidates. up
to last night. was awarded to Mr.
". b. Marcum, the efficient clerk
OF the local Camp, he being consid
erably in the lead in the contest.
The presentation was made by DR..
w 5. Irwin. who in a graceful man
ner conplimented both donor and
the recipient OF the beautiful pres
ent, advising Mr. Marcum to be ever
watchful of the interests of Wood
craft.
In behalf Of Mr. Marcum, Mr. G. j.
Williams responded, thanking Col.
lame for his thoughtfulness and in
terest in the great work he was do
ing here and throughout the State
About ten candidates were initial
Cd. and more applications received
After all business had heen dis
posed Of a ve-y nice lunch was
served. and thus closed one of the
hes; and most interest ny meetings
Of the W. o. " stree their last
bis convention.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-26

"A great lecture on Hawaii" was
the statement of Rev. DR.. Collins oil
DeLand regarding the lecture that
will be given at the Baptist church
here this evening by H. E. Kelsey
A collection for the starving Armen-
ians will be taken under the direc-
ton of the ministers of the city.
Come promptly at 1880 p. m. Nine
ty stereopticon views OF delightful
fawaii will be shown.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-26
WILKES CASE UP MONDAY

On suggestion and motion of the
defendants attorneys. the prelimi-
nary hearing of w S. Wilkes, which
was TO have been held before Judge
j. T. Thompson tomorrow. has been
postponed until next Monday morn
ing.
II is not unlikely that this prelimi-
nary will be waived, and that the
trial will not be held, but at this
time the trial is set for next Monday
morning.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-26

Cutie a crowd went out to the
cemetery this afternoon to celebrate
Memorial day. A large quantity OF
lowers were taken to strew on the
Graves Of both the gray and the blue,
and an interesting program consist
ing Of an address by Rev. L. u.
Lowe. tributes by the veterans, 4
reading by Mrs. J. B. Hannah and
a solo by Mrs. o. T. Cason, will DC
rendered.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-26

Twenty Boy Scouts, accompanied
by the Mayor, went out near Carriers
yesterday and secured long
straight cypress pole, which will be
placed in the park and frcm which
the large flag purchased by the La
dies OF the G.. A. R. will be furled
10 the breeze. The flag raising will
be held at an early date.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-26

Mr.. c. Green left this afternoon
for Orlando, where he goes to at
tend the Elks' convention and do a
speciality at the Elks' Minstrel show
IN that city tonight, the club having
decided to put on their show again
for the amusement of the State con-
vertion. Mr.. Green will return to-
morrow afternoon.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-26
SUMMER SCHOOL
OPENS APRIL 3OTH

For those teachers who contem-
plate taking the June examinations
and for promoted and conditioned
pupils, / will conduct six weeks
summer school. same to open on
Monday, April Goth. Usual rates.
For further information, phone or
sec me. CHAS. NJ. JONES.
GAS
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-26

Railroad men in this city will re-
greet to learn of the death this morn
Ing at Leesburg of Mr.. A. V. Miller,
an A. C. l.. fiagman. who made his
headquarters here for about four
months. Mr.. Miller was victim OF
tuberculosis in its worst form-it
first settled in his head and he lost
his mind; next in his eyes and he
went completely blind, and latterls
attacked his throat In their great
hour of trouble, the family have the
sympathy of many friends.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-26

Hiss Esther Heath came down yes
terday afternoon from Orlando, and
was the guest last night of Miss
Louie Layton. Miss Heath came -
attend the Alumni reception ct the
home OF Miss Tomlinson.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-26

parties at Arcadia and Jacksonville
in a contract for the construction Of
six ships for the United States gov.
eminent. The ships will be built at
Jacksonville.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-26

There will be a regular meeting OF
Palm Chapter No. &c, o. e. s., to-
night, at 1880, at the Masonic hall.
ETA o. MOON, w. M.
SARAH NJ. DUGGAN. Sec.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-26

Friends of the bride will be inter.
ested to learn that Miss Heloise
Bowyer was married at Winfield. w.
va. on Monday to Mr.. G. L. Hanley
The couple will make their home in
that State.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-26

Mrs. G. E. Cumbee and little son
G. E.. Jr, will leave tonight for Tiff.
ton, Ca, where they will visit the
formers parents. Mr.. and Mrs. ] G
Griffin for a few weeks.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-26
LAKELAND
LACONICS
LOCAL EDlToR-PhoNE ~

lirs. J. R. George and bright lit.
tie son, j. R.. Jr.. returned yester-
Day from pleasant visit with Mrs
Georges sister at York.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-26

Mrs. John ormsby and daughters.
Mss Hazel Ormsby and Mrs. dee
orian Perry, left today for Lane
Farh, where they will spend the
summer. Mrs. English did not &C
company them, as was stated in yes
terday's Telegram.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-26

Nessrs. A. ID. Mysong and T.
Rookie, Of Mankato, Mimi, are in the
city, today, looking over our CITY and
surroundings. They are being shown
around by Mr.. r. J. Straw, their
former townsman.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-26

Mr. E. NJ. Hufford and family
leave today for their home in Bre-
men. Ohio. They are regular winter
residents of Lakeland, having been
coming here annually for many
Vars.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-26

former townsman.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-13

stocks are the largest in the history OF
the docks OF London.
As compared with pre-war times, The
traffic OF the port OF London has I'M
creased from l,540,000 tons in 1913 ia
| $4,000 for the corresponding period
this year.
The detailed report indicates increases
in receipts of most articles of food.
Wheat. sugar, rice, cheese. and cocoa all
show an Improvement Meat and tea
show decrease.
The supply of timber is OF next impor-
lance TO foodstuffs. says the report. Diff
hculty in handling has been acute in this
respect, owing largely to the enlistment
of one-third of the 700 timber porters,
who handle and stack the timber after it
has been discharged by the stevedores
The irregularity of the arrival OF tim
ber-laden ships has also been trying
factor, A few days ago Is timber vessels
arrived at the docks on a single tide
But in spite of such difficulties, the stock
Of timber at the docks has increased from
about 100000 tons to more than $4,000
tons.
Much of the work of the docks is now
being done by soldiers from some of the
numerous dock laborers' battalions spe-
cially recruited for work of this kind
here and in France.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-13
General Sporting Notes.

In the past two years there has beer
| one pitcher in the major leagues who
has been able to win over 80 games. His
name is Grover Cleveland Alexander
There isn't any question that he is the
most valuable piece of pitching material
in the game to-day, and probably is the
best in the pastime since the season of
1914. If Alexander isn't worth from
$4,000 to $4,000 year, then the aver
age box seat is not worth 10 cents a
game. Alexander has been content to
drift along at moderate salary through
his years of prosperity. If his services
are not worth the reward then the game,
from the players standpoint, is hardly
worth while.
The amateur rule, which would disbar
a tennis player who deals in sporting
goods has been defeated BY the United
States Lawn Tennis association in its
annual meeting in New York. The vote
was upon rule proposed by, the execu
tive committee which would have pro-
vided that ANY person engaged in the
handling, buying or selling of tennis
goods after April /. 1918, shall during
the time he is 80 engaged be Ineligible to
play in any open or invitation tourna-
ment or team match given under the
auspices of the United States Lawn Ten
mis- association"
Manager c. H. Day of the Brown ten
mis- team has announced an attractive
schedule for the coming season. Thir.
teen dual meets have been arranged, two
more than last year, with Michigan APP
pearing on the home courts for the big
event. The Dartmouth tennis team also
goes to Providence, while double meets
with Tufts, NJ. |. T.. Holy Cross and
trip to Syracuse have been arranged.
Prospects for a strong team are bright,
with most of the old players back in col
lege and more than the usual amount OF
good material available in the freshman
class. Practice will soon commence on
the indoor courts which have recentlys
come under the control of d. +. Jones
md Malcolm Chase, old-time Brown ten.
Dis players.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-13
END INDIGESTION
OR STOMACH PAIN
IN FIVE MINUTES
"Pape's Diapepsin" Makes Sick, Sour,
Classy Stomachs Feel
Fine

Time it In five minutes your sour
acid stomach feels fine. No Indigestion
heartburn or belching Of gas, or eructa'
tions of undigested food, no dizziness
bloating, foul breath or headache.
Pape's Diapepsin is noted for its speed
in sweetening upset stomachs. 1t is the
surest, quickest and most certain stom-
ach antacid in the whole world and be-
sides it is harmless.
Millions of men and women now eat
their favorite foods without fear--they
know Pape's Diapepsin will save them
from such misery.
Please, for your sake, get large fifty
cent case of Pape's Diapepsin from any
drug tsore and put your stomach right.
Don't keep on being miserable--life is
too short--you are not here long, so
make your stay agreeable. Eat what
you like and enjoy it, without dread of
acid fermentation in the stomach.
Pape's Diapepsin belongs in your home,
anyway. Should one of the family eat
something which doesn't agree with them
or in case OF an attack of indigestion,
dyspepsia gastritis or stomach dersnge-
ment due TO fermentation and aeidity,
at daytime or during the night, it is
handy to give the quickest, surest relief
known.--Adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-13
CROSS, FEVERISH
CHILD is BILIOUS
OR CONSTIPATED
Look, Mother! If Tongue Is Coated,
Give California Syrup of
Figs

Every mother realizes, after giving her
children California Syrup of Figs that
this is their ideal laxative, because they
love its pleasant taste and it thoroughly
ceanses the tender little stomach, liver
and bowels without gripping
When cross, irritable, feverish or
breath is bad, stomach sour, look at the
tongue, mother! If coated, give tea.
spoonful of this harmless fruit laxa-
tive" and in few hours all the foul,
constipated waste, sour bile and undi-
gested food passes out of the bowels, and
you have a well, playful child again.
When its little system is full OF cold,
throat sore, has stomach ache, diarrhea,
Indigestion colic-remember good sim
side cleansing" should always be the first
treatment given.
Millions of mothers keep California
Syrup of Figs handy; they know tea
spoonful to-day saves sick child to-
morrow. Ask your druggist for 80
cent bottle of California Syrup of Figs
which has directions for babies, children
of all ages and grown-ups printed on
the bottle. Beware of counterfeits sold
here, so don't be fooled. Get the genu
inc, made by California Fig Syrup Com
pany."Adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-13
PEACE NOTE
BERNSTORFF'S
Informal, Unofficial Message
Sent Out as a
Feeler
TO GOVERNMENT
REPRESENTATIVE
This Is the Conclusion at
Washington After
an Inquiry

Washington, Feb. l3.-"German propa
gands' describes concisely the alleged
note from Germany, which was given
wide publication last Saturday propos-
ing that the Berlin government and the
Washington government discuss methods
oil preventing war between the two coun-
tries. Investigation Yesterday led to
only one conclusion, that the alleged
peace proposal was formulated by for
mer Ambassador Won Bernstorf as a
"fee,er" and that DR.. Ritter, the Swiss
minister, who has taken over the con.
duct of the affairs Of the German en-
bassy. presented the missivc informally
and unohicially to q representative Of
the administration. So far as any pub
lie statement is concerned, the state de.
rartment knows nothing OF the mes
sage which was given out b. press as
ISOLATION.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-13
HOUSE REVENUE
BILL is BEING
REDRAFTED
1t Was Taken Up BY the Senate Finance
Committee Yes
terday.

Washington, Feb, l3--The House rev
enue bill providing s35oO0o, 900 addition
al funds to meet the expected treas.
ury deficit was being redrafted by the
Senate finance committee yesterday
along modified lines injected BY Senate
Democrats at caucus Sunday night.
The measure viii limit the excess
profits tax on corporations to expire
automatically in four years and pro-
vides that l2iA per cent tax on munition
makers profits shall be discontinued six
months after peace instead of one year.
The Senate leaders also exempted mu-
tusl insurance companies from the lex
cess profits tax IL profits are distrib-
uted to policy holders.
Democratic Senators are pledged to
support the revenue bill as amended, ex-
cept the Underwood provision reducing
the tax on oleomargarine from ten TO
two cents a pound.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-13
CANADIAN PULP WOOD SCARCE.
No Supply for United States Paper Mills
After October Next

Ottawa, Ont, Feb. l3.-That United
States pulp and paper mills purchasing
their pulp wood from Canadian sources
will be unable TO secure any such raw
materials after October next is a state
ment officially endorsed by the Canadi-
an Pulp and Paper association, a nation
al body representative of the industry in
all parts of the Dominion. The scarcity
of pulp wood in this country is due to
difficulty of cutting owing to an unusual
" severe winter and heavy fall Of snow,
and a serious tangle in the railway
transportation facilities. Difficulty OF
getting cars or having them hauled to
the United States border would in itself
be sufficient TO embarrass the numerous
American companies who, owning no
limits in Canada, are compelled to buy
their pulp wood in the open market. Ia
Dor is also phenomeually scarce, the gov
eminent having sent TO England and
France thousands of expert wood-cutters
in the forestry battsliOns"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-13
Rutland Family Destitute.

An almost unbelievable state of desti-
| tuition in Rutland was found Monday by
| Truant Officer Charles B. Costello, who
was hunting up children who were re-
/ ported as being absent from school.
AT the home of Mrs. Nettie Hunt of
| Howe street" Mr.. Costello said, 81 found
ice on the kitchen and dining room floors,
the house absolutely devoid of heat and
the mother in bed, as were the four chill
dren. man who makes his home at
the house answered the bell and was not
DESTROYS of letting me enter, but ] was
obliged to do so. | was convinced that
he was defying the law by offering OPP
position. There was nothing in the
house TO furnish material for fire and
the man was huddled up in what cover
ing he had and shivering while waiting
for the wood, which he stated he expected
soon
When Mr.. Costello interviewed boy
IA years Of age, the lad said that they
had not as yet had anything to eat dur
ing the morning and it was then nearly
ii o'clock
The father of the children was killed
in a railroad accident a few years ago
and the mother came to Rutland little
over two years ago to be near lawyers
who secured for her comparatively
small sum of money in a settlement with
the railroad. This is evidently gone.
As Mrs. Hunt, according to the author
tiles, has never been self-supporting since
coming to Rutland, she still is subject
for support to the town of Rockingham,
her former home, and the town officials
have stated to Overseer of the Poor John
J. Hickey OF this city that they win not
provide for her if she remains in Rut-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-13
BRITISH TONNAGE LOSS.
Showed Substantial Decrease During the
First Eight Months of Year.

London, Feb. l3.--"The returns of the
port of London for the past eight months
will not encourage the hopes Of the Ger
mans of starving London or running its
trade by the depredations Of subma
rines." says the latest report of the port
of London authority on conditions at the
great London docks.
The tonnage entering and leaving the
port shows a substantial decrease as COM
pared with the preceding year, but the
quantity of goods actually unloaded
shows decrease of only 3 per cent, the
tonnage being l,s29,000 this year, as com
pared with l,sS5,000 last year. Prohibit
tions on the import of several classes Of
merchandise have been in force during
this period, and have undoubtedly affect
cd the figures appreciably
The stock OF goods, especially food
stufs, in the public warehouses has &C.
tually increased % per cent, being $751;
900 tons against $4,000. The present
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-13
OLD PRESCRIPTION
FOR WEAK KIDNEYS

A medicinal preparation like DIR. Kill
mer's swamp Root, that has real cura
tive value, almost sells itself. Like an
endless chain system the remedy is rec
commended by those who have been bene.
fitted to those who are in need of it,
Dir. Kilmer's Swamp-Root is physi-
clans prescription. 1t has been tested
for years and has brought results to
countless numbers who have suffered.
The success OF DIR. Kilmer's Swamp
Root is due to the fact that it fulfills
almost every wish in overcoming kidney,
liver and bladder diseases, correets uri-
nary troubles and neutralizes the uric
acid which causes rheumatism.
DO not suffer. Get a bottle of Swamp.
Root from any druggist now Start
treatment to-day.
However, il you wish first to test this
great preparation. send ten cents to DR..
Kilmer 4 Co, Binghamton, n Y. for a
sample bottle When writing, be sure
and mention the Barre Daily Times
Adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-13
YOU KNOW YOU NEED
A GOOD COURSE OF MEDICINE, BUT
HARDLY KNOW WHAT
Let Us Recommend That Grand Comb
nation, Hoods Sarsaparilla and
Peptiron Pills

Many people who need good tonic, al
immediate uplift, of pure blood and
strength-get wonderful help, perfect
satisfaction, in course of Hoods Sar'
saparilla and Peptiron Pills
Hoods Sarsaparilla is especially rec
commended for conditions that are rad.
cally or Enthusiastically scrofulous OF
dependent on impure blood
Peptiron Pills are recommended for
conditions that are radically or charac-
teristically anamic and nervous.
This combination is of such charac-
ter that all the ingredients work togeth-
er in perfect harmony, and are absolute
ly harmless. No opiates. no heart-de.
pressants, no habit forming drugs, AT
druggists 200 doses $2.---Adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-13
NEW AMBASSADOR.
Bonillas Instead of Arredondo Will Rep
resent Mexico.

Washington, Feb. l3.-Ignacio Bonl-
las one of General Carranza's representa-
tives on the Mexican American joint COM
mission, has been named ambassador
from Mexico to the United States.
Ramon de Nsgri, who has been in
charge of the Mexican embassy since the
departure of Eliseo Arredondo, ambassa-
dor designate, was informed yesterday
of Mr.. Bonillas' appointment.
Mr.. Bonillas is now at Palm Beach,
Fla. 1t is expected he will come to
Washington this week to present his ere
dentials at almost the same time Henry
p. Fletcher, the American ambassador to
Mexico, is received by the Mexican gov
eminent. He was educated at the Mas
sachusetts Institute of Technology and
married an American woman.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-13

The vital organs of two pet deer,
which died at the summer home of q.
Tracy Rogers in Chittenden, showed no
trace of poison when examined by DIR.
b. III. Stone at the state laboratory Of
hygiene, and it is probable that the
animals died of natural causes.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-13

land. If she viii return to the town they
will care for her.
In the meantime, four children between
the ages of four and IA years are sui
fering for the lack of food, heat and the
necessities of mere existence.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-13
CHINESE REPUBLIC
BREAKS WITH BERLIN
Severance of Diplomatic Relations with
Germany Authoritatively
Reported.

London, Feb. l3.-China has broken off
diplomatic relations with Germany it
was authoritatively reported here yester-
day afternoon.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-13
Piles Cured in . to IL DAYS

Druggists refund money if PAZO ONT
MENT fails to cure itching. blind. bleed
ing or protruding piles. First application
gives relief 5oc.-Adv.