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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-19
conner two days ago, but we did not

conner two days ago, but we did not
print it because We were ashamed
for him and of him; but his inordi-
nate desire to advertise his own con-
summate gall and lack of all sense
of decency caused him to rush into
print with II elsewhere. Our answer
is that the money is still in the
hands of the president of the First
National Bank; that there are no
strings to it; that it is not for us to
say whether it should or should not
be paid to the Hospital, as we have
no control over it. All that is nee
essary to get this money for the
Hospital is for Mr.. Cox to take his
three associates on the Board of City
Commissioners presumably his
friends, and certainly not partial to
us-over to the First National Bank
and let them say that Mr.. Cox's
published statement in regard to the
city printing was a correct and
truthful one. The money will be
turned over to them instanter.
We claim that in order to bolster
up his untruthful and misleading
assertions. he figured payment for
three years work and made 1t ap-
pear as if it were all done in one
year. We claim that he changed
the reading of city warrant, and
printed over his signature that 1t
was made payable "to Hethering-
ton," when no such warrant was
ever issued to Hetherington And
we still back up our claims with the
cash.
Unless John F. Cox shall cause
the money now lying in the First |
National Bank, and wholly out of
he control Of NJ. F. Hetherington,
% be paid over to Morrell Hospital,
IN the simple condition herein ex>
blamed, he stands discredited before !
very man, woman and child in /
lakeland, and ought, in common |
to step down from the Of
Ice he disgraces.
Don't call on Hetherington for the
money for the Hospital, Mr.. Cox. !
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-19
THE MAYOR KEEPS IT UP
M. F. Hetherington,
Editor. Lakeland Evening Tele-
gram, lakeland, fla.

Nj. r. Hetnerington,
Editor. Lakeland Evening Tele
gram. lakeland, Fla.
Dear Sir:-You seem very anxiou:
that the hospital shall have a dona.
ton of $4,000. II self-styled
gentleman and Christian" really
wanted to help the hospital, he
would do it without bombastic press
notices in his own paper. A man who
tells the truth does not have to BET
$4,000 that he did tell the truth.
When I called you a cowardly cur
and a liar and proved it, you follow
your usual tactics when cornered
and begin to make big noise about
a forfeit for the hospital. After your
challenge about the matter of war
rant No. 336 for $4,000, pub
lished a letter from secretary of
Chamber of Commerce that shows
that my explanatory statement in
the treasurer's report of Jan. 18th
was the simple truth as to the dis
position of said warrant. You can
not divert the minds of the people
of Lakeland from the real issue and
If you do not put up the money for
the hospital. ! shall hold you up for
the contempt and scorn of the fair
people of Lakeland as a
grandstand fourflusher in addition to
what / have already proven you
to be.
You can abuse me personally and
lie about me officially and try to dis
credit the city administration but
when / come back at you in plain
language, you say / am a bad man
and really an awful mayor, don't
you know, you are real lady your
self and have Just plenty of money
and etc. The people have your num-
Der at last. l call for the money
FOR the hospital.
JOHN F. cox.
We received the above character
site dirty communication from Hiz-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-19

An excellent custom, which for
some reason has latterly fallen into
disuse, was the practice of printing
all bills paid by the city-the
amounts and to whom paid. The
curt statement in the published min
utes, with which this matter is gem
orally dismissed, current bills were
ordered paid" is not Illuminating to
the taxpayers.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-19

lCall on Mr.. Clayton-he has II, and
will pay it (but not TO you) when
Mr.. Flanagan, Mr.. Weeks and Mr..
Keen say your published statement
as to amount paid the Evening Tele-
gram for 1916 printing is correct
and truthful.
The money will have lain in the
bank a full week tomorrow. 1t has
never been claimed.
If there were any way, in Heaven
or on earth, that Mr.. Cox could have
secured this money, would he have
done so?
Answer Would duck swim?
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-19

Commenting on what this paper re-
marked relative to controversies hurt
ing the town, the Clearwater Sun
says: Controversies have hurt Pin
elias county and the time has come for
sane citizens to begin frowning on the
ceaseless activities of the strife stir
rers." That's the way many of the
sane citizens of Lakeland are think
ing.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-19

A public meeting was called in
Auburndale the other evening to dis
cuss matters for the good of the
town. The Advocate says that "a
large and enthusiastic audience was
present, composed of G. F. Gale,
Marshal Jones and ]. l.. Urwiller."
Twas ever thus-people will not
display the slightest in the matters
that concern them, until occasion for
criticism shall arise, and then they're
up and coming. The three men who
attended this meeting are certainly
patriotic citizens, anxious to render
their community a service. Should
they be enabled to accomplish some
thing, some of the fellows who
stayed at home while the project
was being born, and who lent no
aid in working 1t up, will be on hand
to claim credit for it's consumma-
ton, while the rest will criticise the
plan and knock its promoters. Try
ing to help build town is a pretty
thankless task, yet towns are build
ed by the unselfishness of the few
who are willing to work for results
without thanks.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-19

Ex-Gov. Park Trammell is in the
city greeting his many friends. He
will be here for several days. His
wife may come down in a few days,
though she is now at Crescent City
at the bedside of Mrs. Darby, who is
quite i'll.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-19

The town is full of representatives
of various paving concerns, brought
here by the fact that the City Commits
sioners will on tomorrow receive bids
for extensive street paving. 1t is evil
dent that number of bids will be
received, and that there will be a wide
range of choice as to material.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-19

We would like to see these meas
ures pascsed by the next Legislature.
A real compulsory education bill, a
free school book bill, bill to guar
nntee bank deposits, and a measure
of some sort that would give a con-
vict'S family the benefit of part Of
the proceeds Of his labor. These are
all things worth working for, and
which would be of real benefit to the
State. But we fear that, as hereto
fore, too much time will be taken up
with frivolous and useless legisla-
ton, to the exclusion of such con-
structive measures as those enum-
Grated.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-19

Referring to the meeting of the
editors here last week, the Sarasota
Times says: Before leaving Lake
land, some of the editors had the
pleasure of calling at the Lakeland
Telegram office and greeting Mrs.
Hetherington. This is considered
one of the best offices in the state
outside the large dailies, and is a
substantial evidence of the apprecia.
ton that Lakeland has for Mr.. and
Mrs. Hetherington's efforts in giving
them Of their best in the business in
which they are engaged"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-19
THE LAKELAND NEWS,
If the Commissioners could hea

If the Commissioners could hear
the comments of the citizens-not
the Park habitues or the street
corner gang, but the real citizens Of
the town-in regard to the peculiar
action of the Board as to the city
printing, they would reflect little,
at least.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-19

You can look all over IN. y
visit any town or city, you =
find any better clothing 70, !
price, or any better style "a, /
money, than at Moore's
The styles all originate in \.
York. We 90 to New York
make our seIection-no MAJ.
anywhere has any better.
Today at this store you can :
overcoats and suits from 81,
to $500 Nothing better /,
the price anywhere.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-19

We received the above character
istic dirty communication from Hiz-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-15
LADIES REGISTERING
IN CANNING SCHOOL

The meeting held yesterday after
noon at the Carnegie Library auditor
INN for the purpose Of formulating
plans for canning. classes was entirely
successful. About 100 Of Americus'
representative women were present
and much interest was manifested by
item.
The Americus Lighting Company
has very kindly offered to furnish
stoves and gas and Mrs. ]. R. Haynes
will demonstrate the canning outfits
and otherwise assist. Those joining
the classes win be permitted to bring
0 certain amount of their own material
end can it at the classes. Miss Rowena
Long, county demonstrator, will in
struct the classes. Miss Long has been
OF much practical value to the rest
dents OF Sumter county and under
stands fully the art of canning and
preserving.
The vacant store On JACKSON, Stfeel
formerly occupied by S. A. Daniels,
has been secured for these classes,
which viii begin on June 18th, at
Which time It is expected that the
canning outfits will have arrived.
Many ladies registered at the meet
irg Yesterday and gave orders through
Miss Long for cans. Those who have
not registered, but who wish to do so
are requested to communicate with
the Amerieus Lighting Company
either by mail or telephone, as early
as possible. as the different classes
will have to be arranged before the
date Of opening.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-15
FRENCH MEETING
MORE RESISTANCE

NEW YORK, May 15.-(Compiled by
the Associated Press from European
cables during the day Although he
set with innumerable difficulties, the
provisional government in Russia IS
determined to stick to its task. In a
proclamation regarding the resigna-
tion of War Minister Guchkoff, an
ncunced yesterday, the government
says it will make an effort to amalga-
nate the divers interests. which by
their conflict have made efficient gov
ernment in Russia impossible.
Meanwhile northern France is wit
Messing an increasing resistance by the
Germans, and in frontier attacks. The
British have been attacked around
Bullecourt,an the French along the
Chemin des Danes plateau. The Brit
ish held their grip on the Hindenbure
line at Bullecourt, allattacks being re-
pulsed. and the German drive agains:
the French proved equally unsuccess-
ful The Germans, however, gained a
footing in French trenches west of Fill
lain.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-15
WItL HAVE CHARGE or
SOCIETY DtPARTMEN

Mrs. Daisy Gnosspelius Of this city
beginning today. viii have charge Of
the society department. Of the Times
hecorder, also continuing her duties as
cditresss Of the women's club depart'
nsent, which is a feature Of the SUNDAY
issue.
Thoroughly experienced in this work,
Mrs. Gnosspelius' connection with the
Times Recorder will be welcomed by
itf readers and under her direction it
is expected that new features will be
inaugurated from time to time.
Mrs. GnosspeIius viii have desk
in the Times-Reoorder Office and social
news should be communicated to her
direct
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-15
ALL. WILL RECRUIT
To FULL WAR STRENGTH

Orders were received late yesterday
afternoon by Capt. James A. Fort.
commanding the Americus Light In
fantry now in camp at this place. to
recruit the organization to full war
strength, $50 men
Since returning from the border and
being stationed in this city, the Amer
itug Light Infantry has secured about
20 recruits, which, making up for the
six menSto be discharged on account
of dependent families, brings the total
membership of the organization up to
about so men,
Under the new orders about 20
more men win be required to complete
the quota Of the comrany and both
Lieut.. J. E. B. McLendon and Lieut. B.
C. Hogue will devote their best efforts
to the task of providing the necessary
additional men.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-15
MOORE PREACHED
TO BIC AUDIENCE

Before another large congregation
Rev. Arthur Moore preached last night
on Forgiveness" Gods willingness
to forgive and forget was stressed by
the speaker
1T is hard for me to understand, =
said the speaker. How many Of you
can continue in rejecting the call of
God, when for years and years He has
been pleading with you to forsake your
s.ns. God stands ready and willing to
forgive and forget. He is different
from the people of this world They s
may forgive you, but they will not for
get you. How often you have heard a
woman say, Yes, III forgive you, but
I won't forget you.' Sister you had
letter look out for that woman for
the chances are that she has done
neither. This world cannot forget,
and when a man becomes a Christian
today, many are watching him, and at
the first mis-step that he makes the
crowds are always ready to say, I told
you So But forgetting ones sins
Is a divine attribute that belongs TO
Cod, and when he forgives a sinner,
l,s not only forgiyes him, but he for
gets that he ever sinned, and never
viii again remember his sins against
him.
Another thing you viii notice, and
that is that while God may leave 1t to
a recording angel to write down a
mans sins, yet when that MN asks
forgiveness, Cod does not depend upon
an angel to blot out his sins, but does
that himself. Folks, / plead with you
rot to refuse a love like God is df-
fering you. Forsake your sins and
let him forgive you, and start your life
in his service from this time on"
When the invitation was made num-
Der vent into the inquiry room to be
1gayea for. and a large number OF
item were converted before leaving.
This afternoon at $3.50 p. m. Mr. Sta
g;eton is giving an illustrated sermon
TO the young folks. Services continue
a. 10 a m and 7:45 p. ms throughout
the week.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-15
To DISCUSS FOOD
CONTROL TONIGHT

WASHINGTON, d. c., May 15.--
Food control legislation and the food
situation generally will be discussed at
a conference tonight between President
Wilson, Secretary Houston and mem
Ebers Of the house and senate agricul-
ture committees.
Two new food bills. one authorizing
the president to appoint controller
general OF supplies" during the war,
and another designed to prevent
slaughter of immature livestock have
been introduced by Senator Gore.
chairman Of the senate agriculture
committee
The measure proposing a controller
provides that in cooperation with
other federal agencies and to avoid
competition between them, he shalt
supervise, purchase, storage, conser-
walton, transportation. distribution.
sale. exchange and control of foods,
feeds, fuels and similar necessaries, .
to such extent as congress shall pro-
vide. He would have the salary OF a
cabinet officer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-15
CHAMBER Of COMMERCE
MEETING IS POSTPONED

The annual meeting of the Chamber
of Commerce. which was to have been
held on Thursday night, has been post
poned until Tuesday, May 29th, on ac-
count Of the absence from the city OF
several business men whom the nom
mating committee desired to consult
before making announcement as to the
ticket TO be presented at the annual
election of officers.
It was not desired to hold the an
nraI meeting during the week Of the
Chautauqua and thus the date was set
for May 2sth, when the reports OF the
various officers will be received and
new officers for the ensuing year
elected.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-15
CHOSEN VICE PRESIDENT
OF WHOLESALE GROCERs

Frank Ianier, president Of the Amer
ieus Grocery Company. received noti-
fcation this morning of his election
te the Office of first vice president Of
the southern Wholesale Grocers' As
sociation, which has just concluded its
annual convention in Galveston. Tex.
Mr.. Lanier attended the convention
but left on Friday morning last. Just
before the election of officers was
held. His notification this mornins
came through the seeretary's Office.
During the rast year he mas held the
ofice Of End vice president of the org
anization and this year, the associa-
tion, recognizing his position as the
head Of one of the largest wholesale
grocery establishments in the south.
has elevated him to higher Office.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-15
Will DELIVER ADDRESS
BBF0nE GRADUATING CLASS

Rev George T. 5srewn, pastor of thu
Central Baptist e11rch. will leave
Friday afternoon lor Normsnk Park.
Ca, where he viii deliver the COM
increment address for Norman Insti-
tute. This is quite a large college and
the people of Norman Park and thai
serriiory viii be we'll entertained by
Air. Browns address.
Rev Henry Conner, Of Mercer uni-
gsrrity. woll known in Amerlcus. be-
ing an Americus boy. viii al the pul
lit at Rev. Browns church both spn-
dszr morning and evening
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-15
LOOKING FOE PROSPERITY
IN GEORGIA, IN SPITE OF WAR

ATLANTA. Ca. May 15.-Southern
farmers this year will be larger purch-
asers than ever before, in the opinion
of Atlanta business men and bankers
who are loolsing forward to another
season OF great prosperity in spite q
tLe var
For the iirss time in half century,
Georgia this year bids fair to be ag-
riculturallv supporting, which is
to say that the farmers are going To-
raise the food for themselves and the
dwellers in Georgia's cities and towns.
ard the forage on which to feed ana
fatten their live stock and cattle. The
necessities OF the var, coupled with
the spread of the boil weevil, coupled
with the fruition Of the long agitation
for diversified crops, have combined
10 bring about this new condition.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-15
HUGE SUM WILL
Be AVAILABLE
To BUILD SHIPS

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 15.--
With the appropriation today of $780,
100000, nearly s4OO.OOO,OOO is made i'm
mediately available for the purchase
and construction of vast iieet Of mer-
chant ships. The appropriation was
agreed to by the senate appropriations
committee today and at the same
time other legislation authorizing the
federal government to take over ship
tuilding facilities and use these for
national purposes was approved
All appropriation records were shat
tered later when the same committee
reported favorably the war; army and
navy deficiency bill, totalling $780,
o90,946 900.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-15
COUNCIL URGES
RUSSIAN AR N !.
To STAND FAST


PETROGRAD, May 15.-The Council
Of Workmens' and Soldiers deputies
has issued an appeal to the army de-
claring that German imperialism is
seeking to destroy revolutionary Rus
sia and again enslave the Russian peo-
pie The manifesto, urges the sold
iers to defend Russia with all their
power and says separate peace Is
impossible. The soldiers are then
warned against fraternizing with Ger
man soldiers In the trenches, assert
ing that such soldiers are probably
all staff officers disguised as privates.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-15
CHANCELLOR DECLINES
TO GIVE PEACE TERMS

BERLIN. May 15.-Chaneellor Fon
Bethmann-I1ollweg today answered an
inquiry in the refcllstag relative TO the
proposed announeement Of peace terms
hg saying that It VIII not serve Ger
raany's interests at this time TO make
any declaration along this line. and.
therefore, he declined to announce any
basis upon which Germany would be
willing to consider peace
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-15
325 SUBMARINES
ROWING THE SEAS

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, May IS.
The Telegram today prints an in
terview with member of the crew of
the German submarine U-58, which
says the Germans have 1926 submarines
in operation and that about so to 100
have been lost in the North Sea alone.
Submarines, at given point every
morning receive wireless instructions,
presumably from Heligoland. the inter,
view says. The U-5S is the submersi
Bile which sunk the three Dutch grain
ships in February.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-15
PETA|N
CHIEF IN COMMAND.

PARIS, May 15.-General Petain
was appointed commander-in-chief OF
the French armies operating at the
French front, at cabinet meeting to-
day.
General Nivelle was given command
o. a group OF armies, while General
Foch, who attained prominence in the
battles Of the Marne and the User, sue
ceeds Petain as chief Of staff of the
ministry Of war.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-15

tauqua fans who appreciate the SER
vice rendered the community by the
ladies of the Hospital association and
the Woman's club should buy tickets
without delay for two reasons. First,
because the advance ticket sale bene-
FITS the ladies directly. Second. be-
cause prompt purchase of tickets
Ecans that the ladies must work and
worry until the Chaatauqua opens and
SO are in no condition to enjoy the
hrst days Of the program. Boost the
campaign by getting your ticket today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-15
COLLEGE STUDENTS
PLANT LARGE POTATO ACREAGE

LIVERPOOL, May l5.-students OF
Liverpool college are planting ani
caring for potato farm covering if
teen acres. one Of the largest potato
farms in the vicinity Of liverpool.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-15
RED CROSS DAY
CuMEs ON FRIDAY

Friday, May Is, is to be Red Cross
Eay' in Americus and Sumter coun-
ty. This decision was reached BY the
membership committee of the local Red
Cross and Mrs. C. y. Rogers, chairman
of the committee, is now perfecttng
Tians for campaign to be put on
next Friday.
The campaign will begin Friday
morning at o'clock. when the twenty
members of this committee, all clad IN
Red Cross uniforms, win call upon
every citizen Of Americus and invite
them to join the Americas and snmter
County Red Cross chapter. The city
will be sub-divided into sections, and
each member of the committee will be
assigned one certain section, with In
struetions to call upon every person
living or doing business IN her dis
trict.
In this way, it is hoped that every
body VIII nave an opportunity to OK
press themselves on the Red Cross
movement and to either accept or re.
fuse to ally themselves with tbs forces
that are working and fighting for hui
n,anity and democracy,
The uptown headquarters, located at
Allison's furniture store, are open
from to II a. m. and 8 10 6 p. m. every
day, where you can learn of the activ.
ties Of the Red Cross. join the local
chapter and receive a Red Cross hut.
ton.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-15
ENGLISH THANKFUL THAT
CRICKET AND TEA SURVIVE

LONDON. May 15.-England is
thankful that baseball and Fop never
replaced cricket and tea. The few
pop-makers are getting ready to closs
UP shot as result Of the sugar short
age, while tea sells in undiminished
quantities, to be drunk without sweet
ening, thus guaranteeing the future Of
cricket.