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The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-10
SANE ICE PRICES
TO PREVAIL AS
RESULT OF THE
P[OPLES' PROTEST

What promised to be a very inter
esting ice war came to an abrupt
termination at a late hour last night
when word came from the Southern
Utilities Co.'s Office at Jacksonville
that the company capitulated and the
old rates would be restored The
advance was in effect only one day,
the old price being charged this
morning. The action of the COM
pany was in response to the storm of
protest on the part of the citizens,
who were prepared to fight the ad-
vance to the bitter end. even to the
extent of establishing municipality
owned ice plant in this city.
That there is nothing that can
make people hotter than ice was
demonstrated last night when one of
the largest gatherings ever held in
the Park assembled on short notice
to discuss the increase in prices
which went into effect yesterday
There were several hundred persons
present, and it is doubtful if there
was ever gathering in Lakeland
where there was more harmony of
sentiment.
The meeting was under the aus
pices of the Federated Trades Un.
ions. and Judge W. V. Stephenson, as
president of that organization, acted
as chairman. Like most meetings
it didn't get started very promptly
but once started it was hard to stop
Everybody warmed up to the subject
and one citizen after another was
moved by the spirit of the occasion
to voice his views. which in every in.
stance was done with no uncertain
sound. The burden of the express
sions was that the people could not
stand for an increase in ice prices at
this time; that. rather than do so,
they would arrange to get ice from
Tampa, until municipal ice factory
could be put into operation. Among
those who spoke were Mayor Cox
Judge Chas. Trammell M. F. Heth
eringtOn, 0. M. Eaton. G. r. Spear
N. A. higgins. Dr. Webster, and f
c. Rogers.
The meeting finally adjourned un
til tonight, when 1t was intended to
have plans more definitely worked
out for the protection of the people
Whether these plans will be pursued
further at this time, now that the
people have won out, is not known
but presumably this matter will be
settled tonight.
During Mr.. Eaton's address he
stated that he had in a long distance
call for the Jacksonville office of the
Southern Utilities Co., and later he
with Mr.. DeMilly. held a conference
over the telephone with those in au
thorfty, resulting in an agreement
that the old rates should be restored
and these went into effect with this
mornings deliveries.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-10
First Methodist Missionary
Society Held Interesting
Program Meeting

With Mrs. w. G.. Norvell as lead
er, the Woman's Missionary society
of the First Methodist church held a
most interesting business and pro
gram meeting yesterday afternoon at
the church. Latin America" was
the Subject There was a large at
tendance and much interest.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-10

Nj. and Mrs. j. Z. Hobart and
iildrou returned last night in their
tr from m automobile trip to Ala
ma end Georgia, and West Florida,
endfng = good portion of the time
imptng on the bay near Pensacla,
Aefe they found life very delightful
op4.3 Owing to the extremely dry
eothof which prevailed when they
rs went up, they found the roads
lpot impassable, and gave up thei:
qeAeln and western trip at this
-. Their many friends are de-
shte1 10 have them back in Lake.
- 1rlan.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-10

Tho Rcd Cross work room was OD
! this 1ncrping, and a large attend
ice u Bod Cross workers were pres
a.. LDooons in knitting are bein :
ven; others are making bandages
I'd al together much work is being
:complinhod All ladies who wish
/, work are urged to attend these
eettnW Those who wish to learn
, kntf may attend, and after learn
tg, they will be able to knit al
ome, however,, bandages have to be
ado at the work room.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-10

Nr. Weathers left today for
,eyerQ, 1nYp visit to his cousins,
"a ~. Vernie Stevens and
tez1r 1nrgaret, in Lakeland. -
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-10

NJ. Il. -. Bennett is up from Ar
IA ~ Gueet of the Staten Hotel,
ming up to visit Mrs. Bennett,
ho = ~ the Lake View Sanitorium
( troo11nont Mrs. BENEFITS con
tion = Aot at all satisfactory. which
n frieudG will regret to learn. She
II never recovered from her severe
nem - the spring, which is mat
r of Hasneh regret to all who know
"
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-10

Col. y. III. Banding was over from
rtow xo1Ay. comforting with Capt.
sitx relative to military matters
Eannamnced by the government,
! Elo316A National Guardsmen will
~ (11 into the Federal service
AQGnt 5th, and all steps have
~ T. n necessary for making
o & oble for duty in France.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-10

,Mrs. u A. Hendley, chairman OF
Health committee of the Floiida
deration Of Women's Clubs, was a
,minen3 visitor to Lakeland today,
ming nom her home at Dade City
attend the Health meeting in con-
ction with the meeting of the Tri-
unity Medical Society.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-10

Mr. md Mrs. A. S. N. Stout, OF
LoQ14 TO-, are recent arrivals in
q ~ NAo are stopping at Hote!
atsn. They are friends of Mrs.
,htbdnF md family, and the latter
. shcw1zg them this section thor
ighly, I'D It is hoped they may de-
u u looats here.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-10
Rube Allyn Will
Make You Laugh
Tonight AT
The Casino

Rube Allyn. known as the State s
leading humorist, will be at the Ca
sino tonight On Page $ appears his
picture. You should hear him at
the Casino tonight.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-10

NJ n. Young, after two
10 Jacksonville and At
~ Soh is again at home Mrs.
lG n4 her husband have as their
j1l9 & Elmer, of Jacksonville
u M E. Lang, of New York
y, J110 Will be here for several
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-10

Two boys who came in H. VI.
Wcbbs yard, 302 South Iowa ave
niue Sunday night and took Belgian
hare, best bring her back or will
send police after them. 65Si
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-10

NrS, ]. =. Wilson and daughter,
lcrw 0Dn6y left yesterday for Hen
c ponvi]16N. c., where they go to
nd - inner months.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-10

Mrs. Alice s. Wells. of Las An
geles, has been elected president OF
the International Association II
Pclieevomen.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-10

Miss Lillian Brock of Dallas has
been admitted TO practice before the
Supreme Court of the United States
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-10

+ WANTED-Good Fresh Jersey Cow
; young and good milker. Address
Cow, Telegram. 65s2
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-10

non Steitz spent today
e she went on a COM
4land pleasure trip.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-10

q bCollough, OF Vadosta,
~ city the guest OF Mrs.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-10
LELAND
1EONICS

sWhtkins, of Orlando.
o1St visitor to Lakeland
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-18
CLOTHING APLENTY
FOR CAMP DIX MEN
Sufficient Wearing Apparel
and Equipment Coming
for All Arrivals
ALL IN BY SUNDAY NIGHT

CAMP DIN. Wrghtstown. y. j.. sept 1s.
Lieutenant Colonel Patrick J. Quincy. dl-
visional quartermaster. announced this
morning that there will be enough clothing
and uniform equipment to outfit all Of the
S1O0 men who will arrive here between to-
morrow morning and Sunday night Ship
ments of clothing are arriving every hour.
and there will be none of the dscomforts
due to lack Of clothing that were endured
b. the first contingent.
The equipment that will be issued to each
consists Of one waist belt, one pair OF
breeches CcO;tonJ. three suits of underwear
one flannel O. i. shirt. one pair of leggings
one pair OF shoes. four pairs socks and one
cotton coat Later on an extra equipment
will be issued, this original issue being suf-
ficient TO tide them over until that time.
No sweaters or OvcrCOats will be issued this
week
Beginning tomorrow morning the second
contingent Of the National Army will come.
This time they will not "dribblc in as they
did two weeks ago. The population of Camp
Dix will be almost doubled by Sunday
night, All Of this contingent will come from
New Jersey and Delaware.
In order to be READY TO handle these
draftees the camp authorities have been
working overtime and everything will be
ready for the arrivals. There will he no
trouble about barracks, sleeping accommo-
dations or food.
All of the men of the nrst contingent are
not yet fully outfltted,
Because OF this General Kennedy has
recommended that all men bring with them
heavy underwear and a heavy outershirt.
There is vital need for wooden sleeve
less sweaters at the camp. for the nights
here are chilly. The Red cross station here
under the leadership Of Dr. W. &. itinson.
is endeavoring to obtain 5000 sweaters to
meet this emergency. But the new con-
tingent Of draftees will find their entry
into the military life much softer than did
the rockies Of two weeks ago. The first
arrivals had to overcome the greatest dis
comforts and the many inconvenience that
fall to the lot Of pioneers.
The first quota Of rockies" have broken
the ground and have gained a knowledge
and experience by which the newcomers
will profit.
Wrightstown is feverishly preparing 10
reap the golden harvest that comes with
invading thousands Of spenders.
Pop and hot-dog stands and stores of every
description are going up. \ moving picture
theatre to hold 1900 people will be erected
soon as labor can he provided. A few
months ago property in Wrightstown was
a white elephant The man who wanted
to get any property got it at his own figure,
and the seller was glad to get rid of it at
any price.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-18
KAISER CAN'T GET
ALLIES SECRETS
Unable to Penetrate War
Technique, Says Camp
Meade Officer
STRICT WATCH FOR SPIES
BIZ a Sta1 Correspondent

CAMP MEADE ADMIRAL. Md. Sept g.
Despite the efficiency OF the German SPY
system the Kaiser has not succeeded IN
learning the technique of tho Allies war
fare He thinks he knows the prescnt.day
trench methods of the French and British,
but Is deluding himself. For three years
the Allies have managed TO guard their
technique. Wonderful strides have been
made in it's development, and today It is
superior to the German system"
This is the eist of a statement made today
one that was made with the view Of clear
ing up the misunderstanding in regard to
the S,rict censorship at this cantcnment
All Of the war secrets now held by the
British, Italians and French are TO he
impaired To the draftces, and TO keep them
from the enemy rigid censorship is ncc-
eSSarv.
This officer. while declining to go into
details made it plain that tho war technique
evolved by the Allies is responsible for the
gains made on tho western front in the last
six months. lie is confident that the Sys-
tenn will be developed still further and that
it will win when America hurs its strength
against the German lines.
How the Germans have cndcavored to
learn the secrets of the system. and par
ticuarly the engineering methods involved
furnishes an interesting chapter in the his
tory of the war, according to ,his au-
thority.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-18
NEW JERSEY SOLDIERS
SOON TO GO SOUTH
Day of Departure of Several
Contingents From Camp Edge
to Be Fixed Thursday
COLONEL CADMUS'S PLANS

CAMP EDGE. Sea Glrt y. j., Sept. 1s.
If the First Artillery, the Signal and
Hospital Corps leave for Admission a week
from today,as is highly probable, the day
Of departure will be fixed with certainty
on Thursday This much of a promise was
obtained today from the transportation au-
thorities by Colonel Cadmus. chief of staff
who wants to give the boys as much of a
chance as possible to get word home in
time for friends to make plans for coming
down to give them a send-off. The matter
is Of some importance inasmuch as 1t is
now understood that when the Jersey boys
leave Anniston for France the route will
not take them within much under thou
sand miles Of their native State II this is
so the next few days will be the last dur
ing which most relatives of boys in camp
will have any chance of seaing them until
after the war.
The First New Jersey Infantry in camp
here heard today that work began al AIMS.
ton last Thursday upon camping sites for
the Fourth and Fifth Jersey Regiments now
there occupying sites originally intended
for the First and Second Regiments Of this
state. and that the work would take about
two weeks. From this they figure that they
have not more than ten days in the North.
The Second Regiment is now in camp near
Trenton. The camp sites charted out for
the First, Second and Third New Jersey
Regiments had been prepared for them
when the order came for entrainment of
the First New Jersey Brigade, composed
of the First. the Fourth and Fifth. sites
for the latter two Of which We're not ready.
1t Is. therefore, thought that when the First
Brigade was ordered South 1t was believed
that 1t contained the first three regiments
OF the State n numerical order and that
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-18

out the expectations OF it's found.r !. n u
be to the whole civilized worid -, "wii
war what the Grand Army of tho ~. .n's
has been to the United States since "a. ps0'lc ''
War And it will be more than A., N"I
cording to the plans of Colonel r,o,,S' ae-
instead Of waiting for the conc,usion :, lpr
conflict, the Grand Army vii, 'ne
ed at once a historian at each os ~ appoint
ana the history Of the world VA e posts,
written in the making. '' VIII he
American units going to Eurono
Ing TO the Colonels program. will .svcord-
lhc Grand Army OF Civilization nronasuce ouuce
10 European units Soldiers and saiiesad
france England and the various pa,,,f OF
coiohles l'ussla, the several Latin. 1,nusah 1a.lsh
can nations and all the other nnneri-
allied against the Central Emnira. Countries
resentine score OF nationaiitios sl rep
pected TO organize home posts ~. ex.
G.. a, e. OF the
While the war Is being waved ..
evitable successful finish" dec,.u.,s ,s IN.
Colonel 'ft Is hardly expected ~. .ns
movement Will make any great headn... us
Will be when Johnny comes me-, II
home TO his home in every ciyi,i,oa ,ls
that q. a. {. posts will snrjrr 'and
thousands of communities. up IN
Then. 1t is to be expected IN.
wide Grand Army Of Civilization mvrid-
come world force for human bro,h.n, pe-
the q. n. {. button, a design NJ ,,.,'s"'
being prepared. will be known al, o,n en Is
world and veterans of this war In 'ne
the Allied nations will greet as hss.l avn OF
the veterans from the other nat,on. nefs'
wear the badge" VINO
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-18
NEW GRAND ARMY
OF ALLIES PLANNED
G.. A. c. to Be to Civilization
What G.. A. r. Has Been
to the Union
FIRST POST INSTITUTED
BY a StaU Correspondent

NTINNTTJ ITTN, y, j., NVDI' ~
Plans for tho organization OF the Grand
Army of Civilization, n worldwide military
and fraternal organization embracing all
the Allied nations now at war against
Prussianism, and having as its aims per-
manent peace and the fraternalizing of all
civilized nations. were announced at tho
Chamber of Commerce war convention here
today by Colonel Clarence u. Douglas. gem
eral secretary of the Chamber Of Com
merce. Of Tulsa. Okla.
Before the close of the convention, Colonel
Douglas will ask the chamber Of Com~
nerce OF the United states to indorse the
proposed organization and assist i'm the
formation Of district posts throughout every
state in tho Union The first post of the
Grand Army Of civilization was formed at
Tulsa. Okla, by Colonel Douglas last
month.
If the grand army OF civilization carries
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-18
PRESENT CIVIL WAR FLAG
Survivors of Norristown Regiment
Give Banner to Historical Society

NORRISTOWN, Pa Sept. 1S.--The sur
vivors OF the Fifty-frst Regiment, Pennsyl-
vania Volunteers, met in Zooli Post rooms,
Norristown where it was organized during
the Civil War. a part of the exercises
was the presentation ny the survivors
OF a silk flag given by the women
Of Norristown after the Battle of Antietam,
to the Montgomery County Historical So
ciety.
The flag, which was carried by the regi-
nlent for three years. was so torn and
weather-worn that it could not be unfured
today.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-18
OVERSTAYED HIS LEAVE,
SAILOR ATTEMPTS SUICIDE
Feared Desertion Charge, Police Say,
When He Found Ship Had
Sailed

Fear OF being called a deserter, accord
ing TO the police, caused Harold f. Kester.
a sailoT on the United States battleship
Kansas. to attempt suicide.
Kester who lives at 1924 Cayuga street,
was found unconscious at Fifteenth and
Rowan streets at midnight by Sergeant
Lukens. OF the Germantown av~nue and Ly-
coming street police station. with an empty
bottle. labeled poison, lying beside him.
lie was taken 10 st. Lukes Hospital. where
II was learned that he had overstayed his
leave and going TO the port where his
vessel was stationed found 1t had sailed.
Kester, who is twenty years old will be
turned over to the naval authorities when
he is discharged from the hospital
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-18
UNFEELING UNCLE SAM
BARS WALLETS FROM CAMP
Student Officers at Fort Myer Must Do
Without James," Posted
Orders Say

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1s.--Student Of
hcers at the Fort Myer. Va. training camp
are not to be permitted TO employ the serv-
ice of Wallets. They must dress themselves
Private automobiles and horses may not
be kept at the camp for recreation. Gam
bling of all kinds is strictly taboo.
Orders 10 this effect have been posted
on the bulletin board at tho camp, not il
Is but fair to say. because any of the
embryo officers at Fort Myer have been in
sisting ON having Wallets, but because at
certain other camps including Plattsburgh,
II is said, a future Grant has insisted now
and then on having his james"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-18
ARRANGE GUARD RESERVES
Infantry, Cavalry and Artillery Bodies
Planned to Protect State

HARRISBURG. Sept s.--Fnal arrange
menis viii be consummated this week for
the formation OF reserve to take the
place OF the Pennsylvania National
Guard, now In Federal service, The last
reserve militia, and the Adjutant Generals s
Department will at once start the forma-
tlon OF three regiments OF infantry, one
SQUADRON OF cavalry and two batteries Of
artillery
The reserve will be formed with the Ma
the present time there Is no National Guard
Organization In <hts state. and In case OF
riots the State Police alone could be called
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-18
Hit by Auto as He Leaves Trolley

Struck by an automobile as he stepped
from trolley car at Broadway and Lber.
ty street. Camden, Charles Barco, thirty
three years old, S21 Kaighn avenue, was
was badly cut and bruised. He was taken
to the West Jersey Homeopathic Hospital.
Ernest G. Bell. Mount Ephraim, driver OF the
machine, was released to appear for a
hearing later.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-18
bOO CITY BOYS
] BEGIN WAR DRILL
Philadelphia's Troops Enter
Upon Training at Han
cock One Day Late
MUST MAKE UP TIME
6etting-Up Exercises With Aero
batic Stunts Harden Men
for Coming Ordeal
AUGUSTA. Ga. Sept. Is.

A dental ambulance has been pre-
sented 10 the division by the Emer-
gency Aid of Philadelphia. This is the
flrst ambulance of the kind built in this
country. Mrs. George W. Childs Drexel
headed subscription list for the pur-
chase of the vehicle. 1t will be in
charge of First Lieutenant {. J. Hol-
lister, division dental surgeon. Permis-
sion for the division to accept the gift
has been sought from the authorities
ut Washington.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-12-13

II Is very evident that the people
Of New Mexico owe a debt of gratitude
to the coal operators Of Gallup and
other coal camps who stood out against
the demands of the ~agitators and in.
sisted upon operating their own mines
to the advantage Of the state and ma
ton. The men in charge Of the Pro-
tic'ng mines at Gallup saw into tn,
future and stood for the things that
were best for the nation, and now that
all is quiet we desire TO congratulate
them for their courage and patriotism
in protecting their people. Those sew
eral thousand tons of coal a day now
evidence their wisdom and their de-
termination to do the right thing.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-12-13
YOU AND |
AND CO.

The Government OF the United
States! Do you think of it merely
as some great big machine up in
Washington that levies taxes and
pats up a good deal of money keep
Ing its machinery moving? IL you
10 you are wrong.
The United states Government is
o business corporation run for the
good of the citizens, who are its
shareholders. Its head ouicc Is at
Washington. You and / hired some
OF the cleyerost men we could find
70 run this business for US. Now,
when you hire a man 20 do a big
Job for you you must give him your
support, in both money and sood feel
lng. You know what 1t would mean
= yor were to L-e q man to run
your farm. or your store, and then
went about amongst your neighbors
grumbling about him and ''cussing'
him. Would YOU get good rcsultsf
Would the business be n success? '
These fellows that ve have hired
TO work for us in Washington are
real human beings. Take our Presi.
dent. Read some OF his speeches.
Read what people say who have
talked with HIM constantly. They
will tell you that he is the most hui
man OF rem, with a great big symp.
athy for everyone, whatever his po-
sition in life. BY the way. the Pres.
dent is a Southerner. Take the Sec.
rotary OF the Treasury. too, who Is
asking you to buy Bonds-a boy
from Georgia, growing up among the
people OF the South, having to work
hard at an early age for a living,
he studied law and became a lawyer
whom everybody trusted because he
was straight. He knows jur' as
much OF your conditions and ia just
rs much your friend today as he
was when he was a lawyer in a
country town.
These people need your support I'M
the biggest job that any men ever
tackled. They want your friendship.
your good will.
Quit "cussing'' the government, II
you ever did this, and shake hands
with our boss foremon,' good fell
lows, every one Of them.