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The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-04-10
MORE SHIPS NEEDED
(By Associated Press. J

London, April 0-Speaking in
the House of Commons on the gov
ernment's shipbuildng program, the
parliamentary secretary of the ship
ping controller said the program of
construction was a very big one and
could be carried out best by stand
ardization. Tramp steamers were
wanted most at the present time but
they must be something more than
the ordinary tramp and exceed in
speed the underwater speed of the
submarine. About one-half Of all the
merchant ships OF the United King
dom OF over 1900 tons gross were
engaged for the army and navy. the
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-04-10
tBy Associated Press.)

Berne,. Switzerland April 10
Switzerland's extraordinary expenses
that have grown out of the war will
amount, by the end of this year. to
about 700, 100000 francs, it is esti-
mated. That figure. however. covers
only the cost of maintaining Swiss
neutrality-guarding the boundaries.
etc There must be raised in addition
from 10000. 900 to 10000, 900 trans
annually to pay the interest on other
debts. In all 1t is reckoned that for
interest charges and sinking funds
the state is going to have to produce
an even 10O,O0O,0OO francs income
above what il ordinarily raises.
Thus far only about one-third of
this sum has been assured. The to-
bacco monopoly proposed by the
Fundesrat is but one OF number of
measures that will be necessary in
the immediate future. And the mo-
nopoly proposition is already meet
ing with strong opposition.
Though Berne has the reputation
OF being n less expensive residence
city than Zurich or Geneva. 1t has
been hit very hard by the war. The
cost OF food has risen on the average
4S.o per cent. above the figures that
prevailed before the war. Clothing
and other commodities probably have
exceeded this figure. The figures have
been compiled and published to show
how urgently necessary are advances
in salary for government officials
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-04-10
Our Dimension
Lumber
We Assure
Satisfaction

" every customer. no matter what the
amount OF his purchase. Come and
'aik over your plans with us. We can
Sno" you how to save money I'm buv.
Ing all kinds of building material
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-04-10
IT'S FIVE YEARS OLD
But Mr.. Fades Says It's Just as Good
Today as When 1t Was
First Made

Five years ago Mr.. Fades testifie |
10 complete relief from kidney ills.
Later he says that there has not
been the slightest return of the trou
BILE.
Lakeland sufferers will take deal
OF comfort in Mr. Fades statement.
Read what he says:
L. c. Fades. contractor and build
or. Bay and Iowa streets. Lakeland.
says: Il had a lame and aching back
and pains across my kidneys. The
kidney action was irregular and the
kidney secretions were unnatural.
loans Kidney Pills brought me
prompt relief have used them oc-
casionally sine when being annoyed
By backache and weak kidneys and
they have acted as represented. =
LASTING BENEFIT
OVER THREE YEARS LATER Mr..
Faces said: "The benefit | got from
Loans Kidney Pills has been per
nanent."
Price soc, at all dealers. Don
|slnply ask for kidney remedy-ge,
Doan's Kidney Pills the same that
Mr. Fades has twice publicly recon-
rended. Foster-Milburn Co, Props
Buffalo, n. Y.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-04-10

trated. bringing front and back edges
OF belt to indicating small 20" per.
forations in front and back.
Then aojus: belt strap to position
on jacket. passing the ends through
buckle and fasten over the front
edge OF belt: leave the left end of
strap free for opening.
Close sleeve seams as notchad
easing any fulness between notches
at elbow. Turn hem on small 20" per.
forations. Sew in armhole az notch.
ed. small 20" perforation at shoulder
seam easing in any fulness.
A binding OF dark braid, with but.
tons In corresponding color adds inst
the touch OF contrast required.
zes. "a to A inches bust. Price, l6
inches waist. Price. is centa
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-04-10
LIVED ON MILK
AND BREAD ONLY
Spent Over $1,000 Trying to Get Re-
Lief From Chronic Dyspepsia
Takes Tanlac and Gains Nine
Pounds

Il told my husband that my Tan
lac was out and that / Just had to
go to Birmingham TO get antheT bot
tie, as | wouldn't be without it for
any amount of money, and that is
why | am here today" said Mrh. ii.
b. Barrett when she called at Jac-
obs drug store in Birmingham re-
Gently to get her second bottle. Mrs.
barrett resides at Republic, a sub
urt of birmingham, and is well
known.
II have only taken one bottle of
ranlac and have gained nine pounds.
Yes, sir, this Tanlac has done me
more good than all the medicines
nave ever taken. During the past
fourteen years | have spent more
than $1,000 trying to get well of a
complaint that was gradually sap
pine my strength.
For the past four years / have
Ii, ed almost entirely on milk and
bread and finally that got so it went
against me. dared not eat meat
or vegetables of any kind, and if
did. | would suffer for hours after
wards
Il had chronic dyspepsia, SO was
told, and nothing prescribed for me
brought any relief. rarely ever went
to the table, because even the sight
OF food or to smell it cooking would
nanseate me. / had a bad taste in
my muth and nothing | ate tasted
right | had always been healthy
and woman who looked after her
household duties, but since having
this trouble | got SO weak / could
nos do my housework and had to
rave help.
Il would have awful pains in my
back and was nervous and could not
sleep well. When | heard Of this
Taniac it sounded so good I thought
would try it, because | was ready
to try anything that | thought would
help me- was never so surprised
in my life; ii helped me right from
the start, the medicine seemed 20
take hold right at once and could
just feel myself getting better from
day to day. Before l had finished my
first bottle / got so I could eat any
thing put on the table and could
hardly wait for meal time to come
! certainly bless the day got this
Eedicine, for believe it has adde /
years to my life. Oh! l feel so much
better and sleep so much better and
am not nervous like was. Just
think, l have actually gained nine
CD pounds and feel strong in every
way.
My neighbors were as much sur-
pfised as ! was and they are at nv
fouse every day, telling me how VOL
leok. l counted up yesterday and
fourteen of them are either taking
1anlac or will commence taking 4,
as soon as they can go to Birming-
lam and get it. Tanlac is certainl,
wonderful medicine and everybody
ont our way is talking about II. You
can utthis in the papers if Won
want to, because l know there arc
thousands of women in the same hal
liN that ! had been for so many
years"
.anlac is sold exclusively in Lake.
land by Henley & Henley; in For,
Meade by Warns Pharmacy; in Bar
tow by Barlow Drug Company: II
Homeland by j. l.. Langham :
son: In Haines City by Haines CT,
Pharmacy, and in Winter Haven
the Anderson Drug Co.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-04-10

The present strong vogue OF sport
styles is a fashion development to
which smart dressmakers are giving
decided attention this season. The
separate blouse or coat is the i'm
portant garment in connection with
the sport styles for street wear. The
most fashionable model is shorter
than other coats. but quite as full
Pictorial Review Blouse No. e65s.
cents- Skirt No. 664Q. Sizes, % to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19

The Louisville Cour1er-JournaI thinks it unfair of a barber to advertise that he will give a free bath to every boy who gets a haircut in his tonsorial parlors. It may be unfair from the boys point of view, but there are his long-suffering parents to consider.
 The fact that Lou-Tellegen is billed as the husband of Geraldine Farrar is noth- Ing more than he might have expected. However, that's because he's on the stage Mir. Colt doesn't have 'Ethel Barrymore's husband" printed on his let terheads.
 Anna Held says she likes zee newspaper man because he is a regular fellow. There's gratitude for youl Think of the publicity Anna gets from zee newspaper man.
 At any rate, General Pershing will have the consolation of knowing that his ex- petition into Mexico earned him a pro- motion, although he didn't get Villa.
 Thousands of letters are mailed at the Birmingham postoffice every year that go to the dead letter office Somehow bills always reach their destination
 Admiral Dewey was probably the only American who ever lived whose head was not turned when he was for the presidency.
 President Wilson has temporarily aban- doned his work for peace but William Randolph Hearst keeps his cartoonists' busy on that very subject
 * M
 If the British let two or three more German commerce raiders slip through their patrol. an allied merchantmen won't be safe anywhere.
 The pestiferous boil weevil has done about all the damage he can do in Ala bama, and now has his eye on dry Geor- gia.
 * * *
 The mother who loses her son some where on the border will always regard this Mexican business as tragic farce. Next to seeing g. circus, there is noth- ing that carries a man back to his boy hood like minstrel parade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
BLACK FRIDAY
From the Kansas City Star.

From the Kansas City Star.
 Friday, September "A, 1869 Jay Gould and James Fish, Jr., attempted to ere ate a corner in the gold market by buying all the gold in the banks of New York city, amounting to about S15,000,000. For several days the gold had risen steadily, and the specula- tors aimed to carry 1t from IA to 200. Friday the whole city was in a fer ment, the banks were rapidly selling, gold was at 1621a and still rising. Men became insane and everywhere the widest excitement ragged for il seemed probable that the business of he prices to be charged for their goods. But in the midst of the panic it was reported that Secretary Bout we'll of the United States treasury had thrown $4000,000 on the market, and at once gold fell, the excitement eased, leaving Gould and Fisk the win ners of $11, 100000. This is what is gen. orally referred to as Black Friday in this country, but the term was first used in England, being applied in the first instance to the Friday on which the news reached London, December 6, 1745, that the young pretender, Charles Edward, had arrived at Derby, creating a terrible panic, and finally to May il, 1866, when the failure of Overand, Guerney & Co.,, London. the day be- fore, was followed by widespread financial ruin>
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
LUKE M'LUKE SAYS

A man wouldn't get so sleepy in church if the rostrum had footlights in front of it and the minister was female garbed in a rag, a daub of red paint and a smile. Every man thinks it is up to him to get highly indignant when an old, worn-out man marries young girl who is the pie ture of health.
 When man is in strange town, and feels lonely, he can always go to the nearest saloon and buy a drink and get acquainted with the barkeep, and whip woman isn't that lucky. All of the thin girls and all of the fat men hate to have to admit that they are flat busted.
 l What has become of the old-fashioned boarding house where prunes were served for dessert every night? l When a girl has small ears she wears her hair over them so you can't see them. But when man has big ears he gets his head shaved so they will be more promi- nent.
 1 A man never knows when the Lenten season begins. But 1t is different with the book beer season.
 We are going too fast. Many bride is rubbering around the church for an affinity while the preacher is tying the knot.
 You can tell your wife that the earth receives only one two billionth of the heat generated by the sun and she will believe you. But if she finds two used theatre seat coupons in your pocket you can't make her believe that a chicken didn't use one of them when you went to the
 show.
 During the engagement the conversation lis split 50-50 But after the marriage the conversation is split about 95-5.
 A baby isn't happy until he gets his
 foot into his mouth. And a lot of babies
 never outgrow the habit after they grow
 up to be men.
 We doubt that the men who marry 1t
 years from now will be able to tell friend
 wife that her bread is not like mother used to bake. But he may be able tc Iargue that the bread she gets from hei baker is not like the bread mother used
 to get from her baker,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
CAREER OF MIASANTELLO


 It required only two. days to raise Masaniello from the task of mending nets and hawking mullets tosa throne as ab- solute as ever monarch sat upon. And the fisherman was not unworthy of the high honor that had been thrust upon him. He knew that the time had copa~ for order. discipline and restraint, and he turned all his vigor to the accomplish ment of the desired work
 But the deposed viceroy and his crea- lures were able to bribe with gold va- rious Neapolitans to attempt the life of their deliverer All of them faile9 The chief seemed to bear charmed life. At roy was equal to his mortal hate, and a scheme was hit upon to do the work. A 0plendid supper was arranged at the cas- tie of St. Elmo to which Masaniello was invited as the guest of honor and there. either in a glass of wine or as some claim. in ripe fig. .Masaniello swallowed a strange poison which had been conn pounded for him by the viceroy's physi- elan. The drug was not intended to take life; it's effect was far more terrific; 1t was of the nature of the insane root" which takes the reason prisoner. Masaniello, when he sat down to that banquet table, was man of great and striking powers of mind. pre-eminently |cool. resolution and sagacious. When he arose from it he was madman! | Bereft of his reason. Masaniello was now practically at the mercy of his ene- mics, who soon after murdered him and lifted his head upon a pike above one = the city gates Thus perished the flsher. man patriot and his dream of a free Naples.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
THE PRESS AND LYNCHINGS

daiies. Generally speaking, lynchins is roundly condemned from press, pulpit and platform in the south. Lynching survives in spite of the public sentiment that is against it. Southern editors generally are as much shocked at lynching here as the editors of Ohio papers are shocked at the occasional lynchings which occur in Ohio
 Tt is found, too, that in the southern cities the white people are taking more and more interest in the welfare of ne- groes, looking particularly into their con ditions of living, their school training and health. More and more people are degrade. the negroes socially and morally and make them easy prey to malignant diseases are disastrous as well to the whites
 More and more the economic status of the negroes is attracting the attention pie are coming to know that the pros- perity and well being of the south de- bends in large measure upon doing those things that will increase the negros efficiency, stir his ambition, raise his living standard and establish his rights before the law.
 "Our northern contemporaries free quently find occasion to criticise the at- titude of the real south toward the ne- groes. Much of this criticism is hot un- just, but it would help in the solution of the problem af great journals like the Blade would occasionally ascertain what the race problem really is and how ear nestly the best influences of southern civilization are endeavoring to solve 1t in a spirit of justice, religion, true friend shin and humanity ''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
BRITISH IMMoRTALs

From the Chicago Tribune.
 Who's who has them by the score. For instance:
 Ball, John, amateur golf champion. \
 Cashin, Hon. M. F.. minister of finance, Newfoundland.
 Pine-Coffin, Sir Roger, hospital inspec- tor, India. Cryer. Rev Cecil. statutory lecturer in theology.
 Fleet, rear admiral.
 Head, Henry, editor of Brain.
 Thrift, Sir John Edward, knighted for special services in connection with finance act 1907
 Moreland, William H., director of land records, United Provinces.
 Leech F.. senior surgeon. Royal Hali- fax infirmary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
From the Pittsburg Post. \

From the Pittsburg Post MI .ssssss in song :ss sss .';'s 'ss'
 AvS tor several centuries, for he led one of the most remarkable civic revolts of history. Until he was 20 years of age he was a poor fisherman. but ambition carried him to Naples, where he lived in garret room for four years. His real name was Tommaso Aniello, but he was generally known, through the Neapolitan abbreviation.
 z Masaniello's life story has often been called the most romantic in the annals of mankind He was born in 1922. Up to the time of the revolt he instigated he went about Naples barefooted with loose linen trousers and red cap, but to those capable of reading human nature
 they must have observed that there was about him a peculiar air of self reliance,
 the index of bold, capable. fiery mind.
 At this time Naples was being ruled by
 a heartless Spanish viceroy, who op-
 duced to condition that was bad beyond
 expression, and one day the fiery soul
 of Masaniello. unable longer to endure
 the sight of the wrongs of his country
 men, burst forth in revolution.
 At the top of a cane he tackled 3 streamer of black linen on which was written, 'Down with the government T and in thrice Masaniello and some 20o( Neapolitans were marching through the streets shouting for liberty.
 It was not long before this 2OOO was raised to 10000 and the great human
 Wave began surging on toward the palace of the viceroy. The ruler made his escape to St. Elmo, but his palace was de lstroyed. On another day the black-eyed | fisherman had at his back 100000 men Maddened by the wrongs that had been heaped upon them, more than co palaces were wrecked and their contents con signed to the flames.
 l Before the maddened mob all opposition vanished and the king of the mob wal the king. of Naples. The fsherman'' dream had been realized and the govern ment of the hated vviceroys was at end
 Naples was free and the blue waters o
 the bay fairly laughed for Joy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
Three squawks and Out

There are many things that hap pen in the show bushes that par ticularly appeal to the show folks themselves" said J. F. Harris, theat- rical manager, at a local playhouse. Like every other man on the road I have had many unusual experiences, some humorous. some otherwise. In the so much as did at an incident that happened at the opening performance at the Bijou this week. One of the performers was singing that popular song, Pretty Baby and the drummer in the orchestra used a baby squawk' at the end of the line of the chorus that was very natural and really sounded like baby crying.
 Hank Cassiday, the manager of thS Bijou, like all good caterers to the public was watching the initial per- formance of the show and as the house was nearly filled was specially de- sirous of making a good impression on the audience. When the drums made the first squawl1 Hank remarked that people ought to be more con siderate than to bring children in arms to theatre; on the second squawk he said things in an under tone that would not look well in print. but on the third squawk he started to put the people with the baby out when a newspaper man -i
 real facts in the case. Hank tumbled instantly and looked like a boy caught in the pantry between meals. The Jokes on me- he said. What will you fellows have?' We all took one but fortunately for Hanks pocketbook the tnNNn 6 drN 2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
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ENTERTAINMENTS
abeth B. Browning.

By Elizabeth B. Browning. have been in the meadows all the day And gathered there the nosegay that
 you see. Singing within myself as bird or bee When such do field work on morn in
 May. But, now I look upon my flowers, de-
 cay Has met them in my hands more
 fatally Because more warmly clasped-and
 sobs are free To come instead of songs. What do
 you say, Sweet counsellorss dear friends? that
 should go Back straightway to the fields and
 gather more? Another, sooth, may do it, but not l My heart is very .tired, my strength is
 low, My hands are full of blossoms plucked
 before, O Held dead within them till myself sl,all a. /
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
ANNA LIKE ZEE NEWSPAPER MAN From thek Pittsburg Post.

A Communication from Broadway quotes Anna Held:
 "Oh, eet ees so funny. Choost because a newspaper man goes about the ceety wis me some folks sink we will be mar ried.s Oh. no. no! We have no such a plan. But he ees nice and he ees a newspaper man. Eef would get mar |ried-now, honest Engine!-I sink peek out newspaper man rather san zee meeloinaire. Zee newspaper man ees a regular fellow. Sure Mike'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
OLD nNGLIsH NAMES
om the London Spectator.

TOuI Cu6 1ZOI1uVfE kPSSss|sVxs :
 You have only to take up> any roll of honor from this battle of the Somme today and compare the names with tho roll of those at Agincourt and you will find the same in both. Hero are q few: John Ashton, John Bagot. John Bell. John Blount, John Clifford. John Outward. John Nsmond. John Falstolfe. John Morley, John Pilkington. John Radcli}r. John Waterton. Thomat Izasdy, etes -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
Evansville Beauty Spots

Ew@G0SWlll@ BGaWNy SlpWSS
 Are Shown I'm Pictures 1.-THE progress of Evansville, lnd'' 4 is shown by the 1917 New Year edition of the Evansville Courier. A feature of the edition is Rotogravure section in which are published pie lures of many imposing structures.
 The buildingsssin which Evansville citizens take great pride, and recent ly constructed, include hotel costing $500 ,o0O; classic stadium seating five thousand people and three na- tional banks, each of which cost halI . million. In addition, the United States government is completing great dams and locks on the Ohio river.
 Many striking views of Evansville homes, boulevards, parks and pubic buildings, published in this issue, show the city to be one of the most attractive in America. The Ohio river adds much beauty to its environment and some of the handsomest homes .s, overlook the historic stream.
 Evansville now claims population of one hundred thousand and, like most of the larger cities of the coun- try. is enjoying a rapid growth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
A aUARRELsoME QUARTET

From the Albany Argus.
 The strongest objections to any and everything the President advocates seem to emanate from
 Pa-in-law Roosevelt.
 Son-in-law Longworth.
 Pa-in-law. Lodge.
 Son-in-law Garner.
 But family objections and quarrels are rarely taken seriously.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
The ancient saying is no heresy'- Hanging and vviving go by destiny
 Merchant of Venice.
 k ~ k VN

BEGINNING THE DAY - Lord, this Is the day which Thou mast made. Let me rejoice and be giao in it. May I awake and put on my strength; may I array mSseA A garments of beauty. Give me to go humbIy but gladly before Thy race all this day. In Christ's name. Ai"e"' H. M. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
Baseball Outlook Fine

The University of Alabama may not be we'll represented in basketball this season, but the Crimson will certainly be strong in baseball" said V. Hugo Friedman. graduate manager of ath- letics at the university. Coach Kel- ley is working daily with the bas- ketball squad and may develop win ner, but we are planning to play 'our strong card in baseball
 Tn Turkey Bowman we have the greatest college pitcher in the south. He showed this last year by the man. ner in which he handled the opposing team in practically every game. He has signed with the St. Louis Ma tionals for a trial and in my honest opinion lie will) make good.
 "Only few of our baseball. stars will be lost and Coach Kelley believes the diamond championship will come back to the Crimson this year At the same time we are working hard to put a winning basketball team on the floor and although it will not be equal to that of last year we will have a quintet. which will at least uphold the standard of athletics at Alabama and that's going some"