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Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-12-07

Imports of almost 2OO,OOO,OOO gal
Ions year are required to meet Chi
mas demand for kerosene.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-12-07

Daruillc, Va.
" DR.. Piercc's Favor
tie Prescription is q
wonderful tonic for
expectant mothers.
My j., N experience
with it has proved to
me that it not only
keeps the mother in
a healthy, happy con-
dition but it also
helps wonderfully in
,,,o,vor<:ur c,,Hor1nu
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-12-07
Its Kind.

Il would like to have q swell lunch
con-"
"Why not try one of dried apples
and water?'
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-12-07

Some spinsters envy wives, and some
wives envy spinsters.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-12-07

A woman is the inventor of a para
sol that can be collapsed and convert
ed into knitting bag.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-12-07

will save you money, time, anxiety and
health. One dose sufficient. without Castor
Oil In addition. Adv.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-12-07

Sympathy is one thing most men are
always careful not to waste.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-12-07

From the landlords point Of view
the man with a large family of small
children is fiat failure.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-12-07

My sister also vouches for the Prescription
Just as enthusiastically as l do"
Mrs. D. L. Puyton, 027 Monument St
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-12-07

A blind beggar depends altogether
on his sense of touch.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-12-07
Mean Suggestion.

He-There are many profound
thoughts to be read in my mind.
She-BOund in calf?
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-12-07

The two deadly enemies of telnpta-
ton are will-pOwer and wOn't-power.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-12-07

Another Angle.
"Does the count intend to contest his
wife's suit for divOrce?"
mo; but his creditors do"
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-12-07
RECEIVING war CROSS


spirit and devotion
with which Amcri-
can women have
so far performed
war-service work
and made sacrifices
has never been
equa!led in the
his tory of any
country. Mothers,
wives and sisters
support this burden
with strength and
fortitude. But
those who are al
ready miserable
from the complaints
and weaknesses
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-07
In Society
.Mizpah Circle Meets
With Mrs. p. d. GOODYEAR.

The Mizpah Circle met Tuesday
with Mrs. P. d. Goodyear.
The following program was carried
out, Mrs. Flanagan acting leader
Social Service in the Bible-Math
1'1-16; Luke 6:36-4S; Acts 4:32-36.
Social Problems and Their Chal-
lenge.
The South's Human Problems.
Social Evils Near Army Camps.
The Good and Evil of Moving Pic
ure Shows
Mrs. Peelman's report of the W
M. U.
Meeting at Hot Springs.
Mrs. Flanagan was elected leader
and Mrs Goodyear secretary.
Mrs. Edwards closed the meetins
with prayer.
Seven members were in attendance
who enjoyed the meeting.
The next place of meeting will be
with Mrs. H. H. Register, 400 Soutl
Missouri Ave.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-07

Second Lieutenant Watson Conner
his family and friends by
coming in last night from Camp
Jackson for a brief visit, having re
ceived his commission and also his
marching orders. He does not know
whether he will be sent overseas or
to some other camp, but will receive a
wire here today or tomorrow as to
where he must report. Lieut.. Con-
rer is to be congratulated on his sig
nal success in the military world,
having received his commission as
Lieutenant after only about six
months Of training. He is on the
Majors staff. The best wishes of a
host of friends will follow him whel /,
ever duty shall call him.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-07
DESOTO COUNTY OFFERED
USE OF GERMANS
(Arcadia News.)


Ed Scott, chairman of the State
Road Department, returned this morn
ing from attending a meeting of that
body. Mr.. Scott says that DeSoto
county is offered the use of $50 in
termed alien enemies, Germans, for
use on the new roads to the aviation
fields but that it is not agreed yet
that the county can use them on the
terms offered.
They will cost the county $1.6O per
day each and will be guarded by gov
eminent guards, should the county
conclude to use them.
The government has been trying to
find something for the stall-fed, idle,
lazy alien enemy to do and we believe
that this is the proper place forthem.
One sure thing, they will not be able
to get away from the Crackers with
their coats on.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-07
Successful Golf
Tournament
Yesterday

The Golf Tournament took place
yesterday afternoon and was largely
attended by members from Barlow,
Mulberry and Lakeland, the attend
ance being larger than at any Of the
tournaments held heretofore.
On this occasion W. W. Chase hung
up a new high record for the course,
making the. 9 holes with the best
score ever made by an amateur play
er-41. He was awarded the first
prize and the second and third went
to Mr.. j. d. Clark. of Barlow, and
to DR.. c. c. Pierce, of Mulberry.
The prizes were cash and were do
mated by each of the gentlemen to the
war activities in their respective
towns.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-07
"kIDNAPS" OWN CHILD
FROM CHlLDREN'S HOME

The Lakeland correspondent to the
Tampa Tribune says
Marcus Fagg, superintendent of
the state orphans home in Jackson.
ville left Lakeland Wednesday, after
spending two days here int he inter.
est Of the home, which for the first
time in its history is made the de.
PENDENT in habeas corpus proceed
ings. The cause is Naomi Bennett,
a little girl who began life in board
ing house in Jacksonville, three and
half years ago. She had entered
the world fatherless and the juvenile
court gave her into the custody of
her maternal grandfather, who lives
in Palatka. The mother, Donnie
Bennett. later married, and is now
Mrs. Williams. When her husband
recently entered the military service,
desire came over her to secure her
child. She went to Palatka and, it
is alleged, resorted to kidnapping,
bringing her daughter to Lakeland.
The juvenile court found the child
and turned it over to the orphans
home, hence the habeas corpus pro-
ceedings. Whitney, Spencer & Bry-
ant, as counsel for the defense, filed
a motion to quash the habeas corpus
on the ground that this court has no
jurisdiction in the matter. The court
sustained this motion, and gave the
complainant ten days to file an
amendment Eppes Tucker, Jr., is
attorney Off Mrs. Williams.
"Mr. Fagg states that this case, be-
ing the first of the kind ever filed
against the home, takes on the ma
ture of a test case, and a determined
defense will be put up"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-07

Continued from Page ~
sonville city union" in the basement
of the church.
Plan League Newspaper
"A business session was held in
the afternoon at 2:3O o'clock, and
much work accomplished. After a
song, Rev. George Summers led in
prayer The minutes of the morning
session we're read, after which re.
port was read from the state organi-
ger, Mrs. M. B. Little. There were
also reports made by committees on
constitution and policy, and much
discussion on the probability of a
league newspaper, this item being re.
ferred to committee for further
consideration appointed by the pres.
dent. The C. M. f. will in the fu.
ture be eradicated.
Reports were received from the
following chapters by districts: Mi
ami district, DeLand, Roseland, New
Smyrna; Jacksonville district, First
church, st. Augustine; Barlow dis
trict, Barlow. Arcadia, Lakeland,
Mulberry, Boca Grande; Ocala dis
trict, Ocala, Plant City, Tarpon
Springs. Largo, Sutherland, st. Pet
ersburg Clearwater. At the conclu-
sion a report was read very excel
lently by little Miss Annie Laurie
Boyd from the Ocala Juniors, show
ing very commendable work accom-.
plished.
Official greetings were received
from the Christian Endeavorers of
the state, and also communication
from our pastor at Fort Meade.
Night Session
"At 1880 o'clock last night there
was an inspiring address by Rev. Mr..
Nollden, who spoke on What Should
/ Do in Life Work? This was fol-
lowed by singing the hymn, March.
ing to Zion, Rev. J. L. Moon of Bra
dentown offering a prayer.
pledges of over 5000 were made for
the scholarship for a Cuban girl for
training in Christian work in the
Southern college at Sutherland. Rev.
C. H. Summers addressed the confer
ence and free will offering was TAX
~ for emergency work at Camp
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-07

Congressman H., ]. Drane leaves
tomorrow for Washington where he
goes to resume his official duties, hay
fng taken off a few days to come home
70 cast his vote in the primary, and
f. see his host of friends, who always
give him most hearty welcome. Mr..
prane has done splendid work in
Washington, and that he has given
satisfaction to all parts Of the district
S evidenced by the fact that no one
dared oppose him in the recent pri-
|mary,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-07
TOTAL ECLIPSE OF
THE sun WILL OCCUR
TOMORROW AFTERNOON

The total or near total eclipse Of
the sun will take place tomorrow af-
ternoon, and many Lakeland people
are planning parties to view the un-
usual and interesting sight. Of the
eclipse a writer says:
It will grow dark twice in one day
on June 5 in parts of the United
States.
On that day a broad band from
Seattle, Washington, to Jacksonville,
Florida, before sunset gigantic sha-
dow will literally wipe the sun out Of
the sky for an instant.
The total eclipse of the sun on
June will cover the greatest path
in the United States since 1865, and
will present the greatest opportunity
for observation of any eclipse the
country has ever seen. Besides its
popular interest the time of an eclipse
is of deep scientific value. Because
of the intense light from the sun, GER
tain of its outer layers can only be
studied at the time when the disc of
the moon hides all but the outer lay
ers of the sun.
The full shadow cast by the moon
coming between the earth and the
sun will strike the United States at
the mouth of the Columbia river, in
the State of Washington. Thence ii
will swing southeast across the Uni
ted States in gigantic curve through
Colorado, Oklahoma, Mississippi, and
Florida, to leave the country just
south of Jacksonville at 7:42 East
ern time, to leave the earth from a
point 400 miles out at sea. 1t will
cross the country at a speed of 81
miles a minute, making the tril
across the United States from Seattle
Wash, to Jacksonville, Fla, in A
minutes
Places out side the zone of the full
shadow will see only a partial eclipse
Washington will see IA per cent
eclipse New York 6S per cent, an(
San Francisco Is per cent.
Because of the war optical in
struments are hard or impossible tt
secure, and the scientists determined
to make the most of the eclipse ar,
having hard time on this score
For months, too, they have beef
carefully searching the path of tn
full shadow to find the best place 70
observations Weather reports 70
years have been studied to secure
place least liable to interference
from clouds.
! The eclipse will be PRACTICAL
total over South Florida, the area Q
totality reaching, according to recen
calculations, star south as Tavare
or Mount Dora. in Lake County.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-07

Mr.. R. B. F. Key and family leave
tomorrow for their home in Arkadel-
phia, Ark, where they will spend the
summer, returning in the early fall
Mr.. Key has a handsome home on
South Florida avenue in which he and
his family spend the greater part of
each year, and they plan to come
down next season and remain perma-
rently, if they can arrange their af-
fairs, as they are becoming more at
tached to Lakeland each time they
come and now look on it as their per-
manent home.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-07
CARD OF THANKS
Lakeland, Fla, June S, 1918.

Lakeland Fla, June S, 1918.
Dear Mr.. Hetherington;
Will you please give me a little
space in your paper to thank all my
friends for their support in the pri.
mary last Tuesday, and for the hand
some majority received in this end
Of my district, carrying every pre-
cinct. I shall endeavor to do my full
duty for the very best interest of my
entire district. l thank one and all
for their support.
Yours truly,
8. G. SLOAN.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-07

Friends of Misses Elise and Helen
Hyman, daughters of the late Mr..
Frank Lyman, ST., will be interested
10 learn they are in the city the
guests of their uncle, Mr.. s. W.
Moody, who is connected with the
Eaton Iron Works. It will be a mat
Ter of deepest regret to their many
Lakeland friends to learn that their
brother Frank Hyman, Jr., was one
bf those given up as lost aboard the
Cyclops,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-07

Johnston
Miss Emma Tucker made a stir.
ring address, concluding with d.
rect appeal to individuals to conse.
crate their lives for service and many
responded
Much business will be transacted
today by the conference The after
noon will be devoted to an outing
trip to Pablo Beach.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-07
REV. v. {. PUCA ACCEPTS
Passionate Of LUTHERAN
CHURCH AT ST. PETERSBURG

Rev W. E. Pugh, pastor of Grace
Evangelical Lutheran church, has ac-
cepted a call to the Lutheran church
OF st. Petersburg, which will be
matter of great regret not only to the
members of his church but to the
public as a whole. Rev. Pugh ten
dered his resignation to his church
here last Sunday, but his members re-
fused to accept it. He has studied
the situation carefully, however, and
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-07

while greatly regretting to leave
Lakeland, he feels that the new field
opens wider scope for usefulness.
and he has decided to leave.
Mr.. Pugh is one of the most schol-
arly men that ever filled a Lakeland
pulpit. He is a deep thinker, a pol
ished speaker, and a splendid citizen.
and Lakeland will greatly regret to
see him and his excellent family
leave, but they will carry with them
the warmest good wishes of host of
friends for not only success in their
work, but health and prosperity.
wherever they may be.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-07

Mrs NJ. A. MOUTH and daughter
blue left yesterday for Akron, Ohio,
there Mrs. Moutz goes mostly for
Ter health. They will also join Mr. !.
Iroutz and Leon, who have RESPONSE
lie positions with Uncle Sans fac
|ories They expect to visit Sergts.
Borden and Ercel Moutz of Camp
Wheeler as they 60 through Macon.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-07

Mrs. John Clark, more Familiarity
known among the boys and girls as
Miss Mollie," has enlisted in the Y.
N @. A. work for service overseas
nr in this country, according to the
heed for her services. She is anx
|ous to do her "bit' and feels that
h the Y. M. G.. A. she will have a
broader scope for usefulness. She is
how awaiting orders to report for
Buty.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-07

me many friends of Mr.. Wallace
higgins will be interested to learn
mat ne has been transferred from
Boston to Miami, and will leave for
mat city Saturday, Mr.. Higgins en-.
hsted in the naval-aviation branch of
the army, and has been at Cambridg,
university in training. Mrs. Higgins
is now in Jacksonville, but will spend
the summer in Miami to be near her
husband.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-07
PERRY G, MANN PASSES AWAY

Perry c. Mann, son of W. A. Mann.
died MAY % in New Mexico, where he
went about two months ago for the
beneft of his health. The body was
buried there. He had suffered about
three years with tuberculosis and
thought that climate would help him.
but went out there too late.--Fort
Meade Leader.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-07

Cowpeas are now being urged as
an army ration. They are every bit
as good as the navy bean The cow
pea is rich in all the elements Of a
perfect food and does not cost as
much as the bean to produce.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-07

Mrs. H. B. Carter and children are
ow at Indian Springs, Ca, where
1ov will spend some time before go
10 an to the mountains of North Car
M. They will be away all sum-
.or
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-07

Friends OF Mr.. R. R. Tomlin, a
former citizen of Lakeland but for the
PAST several years resident of Plant
city, will regret to learn he was de-
feated for the legislature in the pri-
mary on Tuesday.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-07

Mr. D, c.. Boswell and family leave
morrow for Chattanooga, and other
onts in Tennessee and will also
oand some time in North Carolina be,
,re returning to Lakeland in the
Ill.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-07

Rev. D. B. Sweat's many Lake.
land friends will regret to learn he
was taken quite ill at his home in Ar
cadia Thursday, and is confined to his
bed. His health has been very un'
satisfactory for the past severa
months.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-07

W. W. M. Lindsey and family left
Adv for Little Rock, Ark. where
90 to bid Mrs. Lindsey's brother
'.odhye. the latter leaving soon for
'.orce They will be away all sum-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-07

Dr. d. P. Carter is at home from
GAINESVILLE where he spent several
weeks with his daughter, Mrs. A. R.
Marks.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-07

The Fire Department was called to
the nome Of Mrs Timmons on East
Peachtree street today, the roof hay-
Ing caught from sparks. The damage
amounted only to about SIS
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-07

Mr., P. ottinger has sold his conn
Try place on North Florida avenue to
MT. Pade, Of Chicago, and will move
10 town within short time.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-07
Lakeland LacOnic.s

prof Chas. M. Jones left today for
.u,gton, KY, where he will spend
GUNNER with Mrs. Jones and
has NJ. Jr.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-07
Excellent Reports
Made At State
Meeting OF The
EpwoIth League

Continued from Page ~
sOnville city union" in the basement
of the church
Evening star., 1918-06-30

of all the national banks. greater than
the combined capital stock of the
Pennsylvania, New York Central. Chi
,cago and Northwestern and the Chi
cago, Milwaukee and ST. Paul rail-
roads, and is more than twice as great
as the capitalization of the Standard
OIL group of thirty five companies:
also four times as great as the COM
bfned capital of all the steel compa-
nies. with the exception of the United
States Steel Corporation.
The number of passenger miles by
automobile Is not less than 10, 200. .000,-
900 greater per year than that of the
railroads
The seating capacity of automobiles
Is 25,00Q000 persons, compared with
3,500.000 for the railroad cars. II the
railroads would undertake to handle
the number of persons now carried by
automobile it would require duplica
tfon of all their passenger locomotives
and cars, at a cost of more than 81, ,000,-
100000. as well as duplication Of Its
passenger tracks, depots and employees
at an expense impossible to calculate
Assuming that the Army of 1.00O.-
600 men had been modified on the
1st day Of October. Americas automo-
biles. travelling at the rate of 100
miles day. with four passengers to
car, could have carried every man
in the Army 100000 miles up to the
end of May.
Evening star., 1918-06-30

admired tn fair land o olives, but
somehow
1t used to be In days gone by. when Tony'd
start to play.
I'd make 4 beeline for TIL street to chase tn
''wap" away.
An warn him If he stopped again to beg my
hard-earned ''kale,"
I'd have him pinched for breach o peace an
landed In tn jail.
TIL Annie Laurie" he'd grind out would cause
my hair to stand.
An nearly come out by tn roots when he't
switch to ''Dixie Land
His "Intermezzo' was quite sad. but far from
bein' right.
An when he struck TIL "Marsellaise." well
close tn blinds. good night"
But since tn news has drifted in, straight from
tn seat O. war.
A-tellin' how Italian troops have made g
mighty score.
An nearly forced surrender from tn whole o
Austrias band.
I've been scoutin' round for Tony, just te
shake his grimy hand.
Hereafter he'll be welcome As tn Ill flowers
in May,
An II he has a mind-to. he can grind out
tunes all day.
Twill make no difference what he hits, they Il
all sound good to me.
From Throw Him Down. McClusky," to my
Sunny Ital-ee.'
So come back. Mr.. Tony. hope you don't feel
hurt.
1 know you've got tn nghtin' heart behind that
woolen shirt.
Forget tn past an let's be friends. IT'S your
turn to be seen
A-grindln' that old umsic box to tn great Red
White and Green!
Note.-Lon says up to date every
body's accounted for except tn Wisen-
heimer who thought It u outrage we
didn't go into Mexico.
Evening star., 1918-06-30
TRADE NOTES

The Liberty motor car makes It's ap-
pearance in Washington this week
when the Libert', Motor Company,
with E. G. Helgeson at the head,
opens its salesroom at .1405 H street
northwest. The Liberty car is made in
Detroit. Mich, and comes in the fol-
lowing models: Two-passenger road
ster. four-passenger roadster, five
passenger roadster, sedan. brougham
and landau1et. The Stanley Steam
Sales Corporation. of which Mr.. Hell
geson is also president. will share
part Of the present building with the
Liberty Motor Company.
The Trew Motor Company, local
distributors for the REQ passenger
car and truck and Peerless car, are
thoroughly remodeling their big es-
tablishment at 1887 14th street north
west. Both President Joseph Trew
and Vice President Wilmot Trew re-
turned to the city from the west on
Friday, where they went to oversee a
large overland shipment Of REQ and
Peerless cars.
Ike Jones, president of the I. B.
Jones Company. local distributors of
the Dreadnaught tire, left yesterday
for Atlantic City, where he will re-
main for several days.
Evening star., 1918-06-30
PAUL T. BARTLETT RESIGNS
Navy Department Appointment
Clerk Takes Up Private Business.

Paul T. Bartlett of this city has re-
signed as appointment clerk OF the
Navy Department to engage in COM
mercial business in this city. He en-
tered the Navy Department in April
1897, as a messenger boy at 81 day
and by industry and efficiency was
promoted gradually to- the office OF
appointment clerk in 1907. He Is
credited with having established the
appointment division on its present
efficient basis.
That he is popular with the en-
ployes Of the department is shown by
the fact that on his official retirement
Yesterday they presented him with q
9old watch and chain and jeweled
pendant. The presentation was made
on their behalf by Mr.. Brandt, chief
clerk of the ordnance bureau.
The vacancy In the office of appoint
ment clerk has been filled by the
transfer of William D. Bergman. re-
corder Of the naval labor board. at
the Washington navy yard, his pro-
motion being based on his record.
Ix nav. IN road the want columns Of