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The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-24

and was frequently interrupted by
burst of applause. He is one of the
best lecturers on the American plat.
form. and Superintendent Adams has
won the grateful appreciation of the
people of Lakeland fro giving them
the opportunity of hearing him.
On next Wednesday afternoon Will
liam Jennings Bryan. whom we don't
need to introduce, will speak, giving
his views of the war. which are in di-
rect opposition to those of DR.
Broughton. A tremendous audience
will great the silver tongued orator on
this occasion, and hear the other side
of the question. which will be equally
we'll presented
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-24
PROGRAM ARRANGED
FOR BARACA-PhILAThEA
union TO Be HELD
HERE APR. 1915

Arrangements for the fifth annual
convention of the Florida Baraca-
Philathea Union to be held in Lake
land. April 13. IA and Is. are rapidly
being completed.
The convention will open Friday
morning. April Is. with a business
session. appointment of committees
and other organization matters for the
convention. The afternoon session
will be given over entirely to the dis
cussion of methods of class work and
the organizing Of new classes. In the
evening the reception will be in
charge of the Lakeland Baracas and
Philatheas. There will be addresses
Of welcome and responses and q fine
musical program is being arranged.
The Saturday morning session will
be given over entirely to business,
election of officers and the deciding
on the next convention place. Two
cities are now in the race for the 1918
convention, and il expected that there
will be more before the convention
opens. Saturday afternoon the Lake
land people are going to entertain the
delegates with an auto ride and in
other ways. Saturday night session
will be one of social service and an
extra program is being arranged for
this occasion.
Sunrise Prayer Meeting
Sunday will begin with a sunrise
prayer meeting and then the regular
Sunday school and church hour at
the local churches. Sunday afternoon
there will be a special devotional pro-
gram and large mass meeting for
the cose on Sunday night.
1ne railroads have named a special
I individual ticket round-trip rate to
Lakeland from all points in Florida
for this occasion and this will no
doubt materially increase the atten-
dance over previous conventions as
this is the first time that such ar.
rangements have been made. Special
cars will be furnished whenever
needed and those expecting to send
as many as twenty-five from one city
will please notify their agent 50 that
he can ask for a car
The people of Lakeland are furn
ishing free accommodations to every
registered delegate and are doing ev
crything in their power to make this
the greatest convention of the I'm
ions Tampa Tribune
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-24

Miss Mildred Morse's friends Will
be glad to learn that she is one OF
seven young ladies who will be given
free trip to Washington, ID. C., by
the Barlow Courier Informant she
was one of the contestants in a sub
scription contest of that paper which
closed at noon today. and in the final
count she proved to be a winner oil
This fine trip, of which she is justly
proud and appreciative.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-24
PREPAREDNESS
ADDRESS BY
DR.. BROUCHTON
PLEASED LARGE
AUDIENCE

The Auditorium was packed last
night, fully 1000 persons being pres
ent at the Chautauqua to hear DR..
Len G. Broughton speak on "A False
Cry of Peace"
DR.. Broughton is in favor of pre-
paredness. predicted that it is only q
question of short time before the
United States will be involved in the
war and that while Wilson is neutral
and so is he-as neutral as he can
be-the only thing that interests him
is to see Germany whipped and he
don't care who does it,
DIR. Broughton launched into his
address by explaining his close as
sociation with the war. and therefore
his intimate knowledge of conditions
as they really exist He was pastor
of the London tabernacle at the time
of the wars outbreak. and his mem
bership numbered men of the high
! est rank in the British government.
His work brought him into direct
touch with every proceeding, and he
declared that Germany entered the
war. after 25 years of preparation in
constant drilling of her soldiers. for
the sole purpose of subjugating the
whole Of Europe and becoming the
supreme power of the world.
Speaking of the great cost of the
war. the speaker declared that it had
already cost England enough to
finance the country for 10 years un
der ordinary conditions. He declared
that with 50.000,000 men under arms
battling in progress in the air. on
land and under the sea. the war dem
on is abroad in the land as never be
fore in the history of the world and
at the door of Germany can all the
responsibility be laid
Having taken leading part in car
ing for the Americans who landed, 40,
600 strong. in London from all parts
of Europe at the outbreak of the war
and later leading the movement II
London TO send aid to the Belgians
, he was able to pour out to his in
, terested hearers stream of fact
which gave all clearer insight in
! to conditions in Europe,
, Military. commercial and mora
preparedness was urged by tn
speaker, which he declared to be nee
essary for the salvation of the yout
OF our nation. He said that Amer
ca stands on the eve of the creates
prosperity in her history, but that W
must defend our rights. and that h
iavors declaration of war on Gel
many which would enable the y.
To seize all German vessels in ou
ports. arm vessels carrying supple
j and tell the sea Roll on Thou dee
blue ocean, roll on"
i DR. Broughton was listened to wit
. wrapt attention by the large audience
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-24

The citrus trees which were killed
during the recent freeze have most
delightful odor for a corpse. as one
can easily ascertain without walking
more than two or three blocks from
the center of town Wherever one
goes, however in this vicinity, ne
viii find the air ladened with TINS
delicious perfume. evidencing the
fact that all the liars are not yet
dead nor are a., the pessmists
canned.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-24

SALE.-My home over
looking Lake Morton, beautiful
view. best residential sectian. Cor
ner lot 65xl5O; modern ten room
house. bath and sleeping porches.
On same lot is also four room cot
tag. rents year ound Plenty fruit
Price for all $4,000. terms arranged
See this at 702 T. Walnut st. Phone
33l. II. J. Matthias. 62S3
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-24

slrs l.. A. Harwood and daugh
ter Miss Gladys. of Goshen. Ind, are
recent arrivals in Lakeland. VIII are
g1ests of the formers mother. Mr.
Ttasdale, on East Orange street
These ladies have visited Lakeland
b fore and their many friends are
delighted to welcome them back
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-24

If every grower who complains
about his fruit dropping since the
recent cold spell had an investment
of one share of stCck in our local
canning concerns, his stock would
have been paid for. and dividend
declared by the conserving of that
which for the lack of equipment to
take care of il has had to 20 to
waste Better get our local canning
factories right square on their feet
NOW.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-24
Chautauqus

Mr.. and Mrs. Kay Anderson and
Prof and Mrs. w. L. Clifton motored
over from Barlow this afternoon on
a shopping trip, and were busy greet.
ing friends while in town.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-24

Hon Woodson May, of Somerset,
Ky. an old-time friend of the editor
of this paper, and newspaper man
of prominence in the Bluegrass State
is in Lakeland for a short stay. Mr.
May. besides editing a newspaper at
Somerset, holds responsible posi-
ton in connection with the Kentucky
State administration.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-24

Irs. w. j. Conner and Mrs. A. +.
Baines, who have been here for some
time on account Of the illness Of
,heir father, Mr.. G.. p. Quaintance.
left Yesterday fer their homes i'm
jacksonville.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-24

Mr. G.. P. Quaintance's many
friends will be glad to learn that he
is now much improved, being able
10 be out in the yard of his home for
. short time yesterday, and is now
well out Of danger.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-24

A party, composed of Mrs. JOS. l.e-
Way. and her guest, Mrs. x ley, o'
Savannah, Ca; Mrs. ID. Il. DICK
sen Mary Dickson and Miss Lille
Tandy of Winter Haven, went down
to Tampa this morning in Us. le-
Ways new Super-Six car. which was
a birthday present Mr. LaNay gave
to his wife few days ago.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-24
AN INVITATION

II you wish to visit the best Sun
day School class of the best church
in the best part of the best State come
TO the Phiathea Class of the First
Baptist Church Sunday morning at
9:30. All strangers and visitors are
cordially invited.
1t is desired to have a specially
large attendance tomorrow. and this
is a cordial invitation for all to come
New shipment of SKIRTS at re-
Gured prices. THE FAMOUS DE
PARTMENT STORE.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-24

Living in a house while il moves
is the experience of Mrs. NJ T. Nc
DuGald and family, who have lie n
residing in the Wage1ner house. and
who vacate it in the day time. but
occupy it at night, during its Jour
ney from Tennessee av nue. to Lemon
street
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-24

Rev. r. A. Ward went out fishing
in Lake Morton this morning with
cant. G.. T. Fleming and hooked "A
f1e seven pound bass. of which he
has had every right to be extremely
proud. He was away from his h me
only one hour and five minutes
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-24

LACONICS

Mrs. NJ. A. Troutman and Mrs.
Flora Chew of Sebring are the guest
Of Mrs. w. B. Moon and enjoying the
Chautauqua.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-24

FOR SALE Motor boat, also sta
tionary motor. Also 67 acres un-
improved lake front, with small
house thereon. Address Mrs. G..
Lawton, Lakeland, Fla. 62S1
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-24

Seventeen hundred and siNty-three
winter visitors have re- istered at
the Tourist Headquarters up to noon
today and Mr.. Stoddard. from Mich
iSan, says that not near half os those
who have been or are now here have
registered lie is endeavoring To
have all his Michigan people regis
ter. and it is to be hoped that all our
visitors will take the trouble to stop
in and add their names to the list
We may have some interesting com
nunicaticn to send them before long
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-24

prepared to work with them. as also
with a similar delegation from Tam
pa
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-02-24
The
Society
Woman
KnOzUS

IT To what extent her sta
tionery will be judged
by her friends. She
judges from a personal
standpoint. But really,
there's no excuse for
using the improper
kind of tatione cry.
Our stock n c u d
your every need. and II
you are not just sure,
perhaps. with our
knowledge, we may be
OF assistance.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-14
FOOLED THE EDITOR

Atlanta, Ga, May 14.-Will some
body please put Editor w. Trox
Bankston, of West Point, wise to the
name of the miscreant who sent him
that telegram ordering him to report
Immediately to the Officers Training
School at Fit Mcpherson?
OF course Editor Bankston asserts
that he knew the telegram was fake
when he got it, for various reasons:
First, because he is over the age of
men admitted to the school; second.
because the telegram was dated At
lanta instead of Fit McPherson; third,
1t was not the way to notify men that
they had been admitted to the train
ing school.
But he came to Atlanta just the
same, and went to Fort Mcpherson.
and now he's looking for the guy that
sent that telegram.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-14
PARENTS-TEACHERS

The Parent-Teachers Association
held its last meeting of the year
Thursday afternoon of last week at
the Carnegie Library. A report from
the treasurers of the different associa-
tons showed that all indebtedness
had been cleared for various improve
ments the association had made dur
ing the past year and nice sum was
in the treasury for the next years
work
A report from the delegates to the
state convention which convened at
Savannah during the early part of the
month was heard. The new work of
the Parent Teachers Association ali
over the state this year is helping
the work of the Juvenile court, the
Associations having taken child
from Judge Tindell's court in Atlanta
and are giving her an education as
well as Fighting her physical dehcien-
cies, hoping to some day make a nor
NAL self-sustaining, useful citizen. In
the six months that the Association
has cared for the child she has shown
a marked Improvement and the pros
poets are very encouraging. There
are over l,50o just such children in
Georgia and the state has provided
no institution for its deficient and de-
fective children. Judge Fiedleson in
his address at the convention said
that there is no work that is SO truly
the work of the mothers of Georgia
and no work so truly Christian.
The Association will be glad to
have clothes to fit twelve wear old
girl and those who wish to further
help can do so by calling up either
Mrs. Gelders or Mrs. Heide. Fitz-
gerald Association pledged ten dollars
III cash and ten subscriptions to the
Good Housekeeping Magazine in
May. Many of the Mothers of Fitz-
gerald have signifed their intention OF
Joining the Parent-Teachers organi-
zation in the fall when school opens
and we have our new buildings.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-14
USING SOUTHERN PINE
FOR AIRPLANE BRACES

Atlanta, Ga, May 11.-Aviation ex-
perts both in the United States and
among the European Allies have de-
cided that Southern pine is the best
adapted lumber for airplane braces,
from the standoint of lightness,
strength and durability The terrific
currents of the upper air impose Sc
we're strain on the flying machines,
and only lumber of the staunchest f.
bre can be used with safety in con-
structing them.
The British aerial service for some
time has been utilizing southern pine
as the main element of wood in the
construction of flyers, according to
advices received in Atlanta, and ma
chimes captured from the Germans
show that they also, in spite of the
rigid blockade, have managed to OBJ
tain at least a small supply of South
ern pine.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-14
WAR MAY LAST FIVE YEARS

Atlanta, Ca, May 1l.-If Russia
keeps on fighting, the war will end in
six months, but if Russia quits fight
ing and concludes separate peace,
opening up her vast supplies for sale
to Germany, the war will last FIVE
years, and the United States will be
obliged to exert herself to the limit
of her resources of man-power and
money-power, was the prediction
made last night to the Atlanta Asso-
citation of Credit Men by Edward
James Cattrell, city statistician, of
Philadelphia and famous wit and af-
ter dinner speaker, who was here as
the honor guests of the association at
their annual meeting.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-14
ELECTION OF TEACHERS

At the school board meeting Fri
day night teachers were elected that
the board knew wanted their places
next fall The other places will be
filled at later meeting.
Domestic Science-Miss Clara
Heuser for High School; Miss Mar
tina Anne Simms, Miss Lynette
Jones, Miss Ada McElwearth, Mrs. C.
l. Brown
Grade Teachers-Miss Rosina Howe,
Mrs G: R. Womble, Mrs. M. E. FL
lars, Mrs. ]. H. Bruke, Mrs. Carol
Kimberly, Miss Hattie Taylor, Miss
Inez Dorminy, Miss Lillian Dorminy,
Miss nellie Averitte, Miss Mary Hart
nett, Miss Mary A. Crawford, Miss
Julia Prentiss, Miss Dorothy Jones,
Miss Hattie L. Clarke.
Prof. J. F. Ricketson was elected
Superintendent, and Prof. ]. A. Strin-
ger principal, at an earlier meeting.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-14
WAR MAY END IN SAME
MANNER AS 1T BEGAN

Atlanta, Ga, May 12-With the
opening of the session of the 1egisla-
ture only few weeks off, the race
for speaker of the house of represen-
tativeS continues to increase in inter
est and has become the principal sub
ject of discussion among the solons.
N. F. Culpepper, of Meriwether
county, who has been candidate
since the early days of the 1915 ses-
sion, will be supported by forty-odd
of the sixty hold-overs members, ac-
cording to his friends who are predict
ing that he will lead the ticket on the
first roll call
Should Representative John N.
Holder, of Jackson county determine
to stay in the race, more than one
ballot will likely be necessary to elect
speaker. The retirement of Repres-
resentative Holder after the first or
second ballot would leave the race be-
tween Representative Culpepper and
Representative w. H. Burwell, of
Hancock county, who is candidate
for reelection.
Culpepper, Burwell, Holder, seems
to be the order in which the ballots
will fall, according to the trend of
opinion among members of the house.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-14
SUSIE DAHMS.

A delightful afternoon was spent by
the Susie Dahms at the home of Miss
Leila Hall Saturday afternoon. For
tune telling and music rendered by
Miss Lucy Whitley and Miss Pauline
Goldenberg were the features of en-
tertainment. Iced limeade and sand
wiches were served. After this Miss
Ola Mae Martin took them on a long
ride around the city. Those present
were Miss Elvyne A1berson, Lucy
Whitley, Isabelle Pau1k, Hazel jolly,
Pauline Goldenberg, Ola Mae Mar
tin, Mavis Paulk.
The next meeting will be held at
the home of Miss Madeline Daven-
port Friday afternoon, May 18th,
and all members are requested to be
present.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-14
HOW BOYS WOULD BE KEPT
ON THE FARM.

a Colorado farm boy has offered
these suggestions to parents who want
to keep their boys and girls on the
farm:
Get good books, magazines and farm
papers for the young people to read.
Have some kind of club for them
to attend
Arrange matters so that they can
have party or entertainment once in
while.
Go with them to church every Sun
day
Arrange it SO they can have ono or
more picnics every year.
y Teach them to do all kinds of farm
work by giving them small tract of
land for themselves and showing them
home to raise their crops, and have
them help you with your work.
Give them horse which they can
ride or drive when they haven't any
thing to do or when they want to go
anywhere
Teach them to love and be kind to
animals.
After they have finished their school
send them to the state agricultural
school
Take time to teach them the shows"
and why's of farm work.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-14
REVIEW CLUB BANQUET.

n The, Review club entertained with
their Annual Banquet at the home of
Miss Rhea Wise Friday evening en-
tertaining their husbands and friends.
A large table was arranged in the
dining room where the twelve COUPLES
were seated. This had for center
piece a punch bowl filled with yellow
daisies and four small bowls were ar
ranged around this which made a
mound of yellow daisies in the CEN
ter of the table. Yellow shaded can
dies were placed on the table and the
lights throughout the home were
shaded in yellow. Many large bas-
kets and bowls of daisies adorned the
living room and library. Place cards
were dainty traceries in black and
white Miss Margaret Wise oper-
ated the Victrola while the company
were enjoying four-course dinner.
Those of the party were Misses
Ida Mckay, Hattie Taylor, Mary
Hartnett, Bobray Reynolds Rhea
Wise, Messrs. Clifton Smith, J. A.
Stringer, Mccall, Hink1e, and Carl
Fellers, Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Pryor,
Jr., Mr. and Mrs c. C. Persons, Mr.
and Mrs Robert Mckay, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Garwood.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-14
FAT FOLKS MAY
NOW BECOME
SLIM QUICKLY
Be Moderate in Your Diet, Breathe
Deeply, and Take Tassco

Be Moderate in Your Diet. Breathe
Deeply. and Take Tasseo
Fat persons, particularly those from
10 to so pounds above normal
weight will be interested to learn that
they may easily reduce their weight
without starvation diet or tircsome
exercise.
This can best be done by being
moderate in your diet, so that you will
not over-tax your assimilativc organs,
by getting plenty of fresh air, by
breathing deeply and by taking tassco
four times day.
TaSsco may be obtained from the
National Drug Co. in 5-grain tablets.
take one after each meal and one be-
tore retiring at night. They cost lit
tie, are absolutely harmless, are pleas
ant to take and are designed TO reduce
fatty accumulations in the system
wherever located.
A few days treatment should shou
noticeable reduction in weight. the
flesh should become firm, the skin
smooth and the general health I'M
proved, in fact your footsteps should
even become lighter, your work seen,
easier and lighter and more buoyant
feeling take possession of your whole
being.
Every person who is 10 or 20 pounds
over normal weight should surely give
this treatment trial. You will prob
ably find that it is just what you
iieed' adv
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-14
RESISTING LEGAL PROCESS"

A small skirmish between Con-
stable Harry Sword and Cash Booker
near the Garbutt-Donovan building
this morning attracted large crowd,
who soon began to scatter when Con-
stable Sword pulled a pistol to protect
himself. Bystanders interferred and
the belligerents were soon separated.
The trouble arose over the service
Of levy by Mr.. Sword OH a car driv-
en- by Mr.. Booker, who seriously OBJ
jected to being deprived of his jitney.
The case will be aired before Judge
Adams.