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Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-03-08
SPAIN TURNING TO
AID OF ALLIES
WILL PROVISION U. S. ARMY
WHILE AWAITING GERMAN
PROTEST.
SENDS NOTE TO EMPEROR
King and Rabble Are Friends Of En-
tente, But Army officers and
Grandees Are Strong
For Kaiser.
SENDS NOTE TO EMPEROR

New Simultaneous with the
news that q new trade compact be-
tween Spain and the United States is
ready to be published, by which the
former is to provision the American
forces in France in exchange for man
ufactured articles, comes the an
nouncement, believed in court quar-
ters to SAVIOR Of an uldmatum, has
been dispatched from Madrid to Ber-
LIN, protesting against Germanys re-
cent submarine activities against
Spanish ships and even in Spanish
waters.
Moreover, the campaign which Ell
Sol has been carrying on against the
German embassy in Madrid has come
to a head This paper is said to have
proved that DR., Won Stohrer, second
secretary of the embassy, has been
bribing anarchist agittors in BARGE
Iona. According to the Matin of Paris
Capt. Won Krohn, the German naval
attache, has been sent home. Won
Krohn, among other unneutral activi-
ties, was implicated in the case Of
the German submarine U-93, which,
having been officially interned at
Cadiz on September 8, escaped on
October Z from the port.
Since the beginning Of the year.
Spain, according to authoritative opin-
ion, has been gradually freeing her.
self from the meshes of German prop
uganda, which, spread by the Ger
man subsidized military juntas, GER
tain religious associations and news
papers, has been regarded as gospel
by large body of Spania7ds since the
autumn of 1914.
Last December Alfonso XIII, king Of
Spain, said to visiting French jour
nalist:
"Only | and the rabbIe are friends
of the entente everybody else seems
to favor the central powers"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-03-08
ship LOSSES FOR THE YEAR
BRITISH AND GERMAN. ESTL
MATES WIDE APART.
London Times Says 100000 Tons
pestroyed-kaiser Claims Near
100000.

London.-Figures of ship losses by
U-boats, and escapes Of British ships
for a year are now available.
The first week OF last year that
report was made, according to the
London Times naval expert, 43 YES
sells, excluding fishing crafts, were at
tackled. The figures Of attacks stead
lily advanced until the week ending
April %, when the number of ships at
tackled never has reached that total
since.
The attacks decreased with few
fluctuations from that time till the
third week in June, when they rose
from 35 to SO. Then, with few al
terations, the number of ships at
tackled fell again up to the beginning
Of November, when the low figure Of
IA was reached.
In December there was slight rise
until the drop occurred in the first
fortnight Of January, 1918, when the
lowest figures of 10 and IA were re-
corded From that time the attacks
gradually have increased until they
fell again last week
In the house Of commons 1t was
stated that the net loss of British
vessels of 1000 tons or more in 1917
was sos, but these figures give no real
indication of the depredations of Ger
man U-boats for the past IL months.
Large as these figures of losses are,
the record must disappoint the Ger
mans. Perhaps the best evidence of
that is the German claim of the de-
struction Of 16,OOO,O 900 tons during the
whole year, which must be more than
double the toll taken.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-03-08

"Children," said the teacher while
instructing the class in composition,
''you should not attempt any flights
of fancy, but simply be yourselves and
write what is In you. Do not initiate
any other persons writings or draw
inspiration from outside sources"
AS a result Of this advice Johnny
Wise turned in the following compost
ton:
1--WE should not attempt any fiites
Of fancy, but rite what is In us. In
me thare is my stummick, lungs, hart,
liver, two apples, one piece Of pie, one
stick lemon candy and my dinner
Baltimore Bulletin.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-03-08

Prisoner Held at Bridgeport, Conn.,,
says He Slew and Robbed Man
Two Years Ago.

Bridgeport, Conn.-The murder Of
Rev. Father Kayser, committed in
Gary, Ind. more than two years ago,
was confessed to the police here by
Michael Schramm, a jail prisoner. az
ter hours of examination.
Schramm said that the priest was
murdered while he and companion
robbed him Of a bag containing more
than a thousand dollars, the proceeds
Of q charity bazaar.
A dispatch from Gary. Ind, states
that officers are on their way here to
take the prisoner to Indiana for trial.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-03-08
ANNOUNCES A NEW MEDICINE
DscoVerer of Panacea Says 1t May
Have "VtaI Effect Upon
Medical World"

New York.-Discovery of new
medicine, which it was said may have
a vital effect upon the medical world
and the public in general" was an
nounced by Or. David l. Macht, Of
Baltimore, at the seth annual meeting
of the Society for Experimental Biol
ogy and Medicine, held recently in
the college of the city of New York.
Neither Or. Macht, who teaches in
Johns Hopkins University, nor other
members of the society, which in
cludes the foremost biologists of the
country, would discuss this new med
icine. 1t was said, in reply to ques-
lions, that the nature of the discovery
would be given to the public later.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-03-08
Reached His Capacity.

The first floor of the home was
reached at the rear by climbing a flight
Of stairs. One evening the family came
from town with a good many parcels,
which the father, mother and son, Eu-
gene. proceeded to carry into the
house Eugene going up the steps first.
As they neared the top step the father
said forgetting momentarily that the
Youngsters arms were full, too, open
The screen door. son." to which the
,oungster replied: Il can't papa, I'm
Il used"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-03-08
True eospeI Of Work.

Work is the glory and delight OF
life, and the only acceptable excuse
for being in this world, and the OBJ
ject of all practical investigations of
the principle of fatigue and recovery
is to find out, not what is the least
possible amount Of work that a hui
man being can get along on, but what
is the greatest amount that he can do
without decreasing his working capac-
ity. Such is the gospel of work, which
those who are not Of the elect may
regard as hard doctrine. Exchange.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-03-08
RAILROAD RIVALRY STOPPED
Certain Roads to Be Selected for the
Service While Others Will
Expedite Freight.

Washington.-Fast passenger train
competition between New York and
Chicago, Chicago and st. Louis, Wash
ington and Southern points and other
important passenger terminals will be
eliminated soon, the railroad admin.
istration announced.
Certain roads will be selected for
fast passenger trains and other lines
devoted more extensively to freight
traffic.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-03-08
Prince Of Wales Made 4 Lord

London.-The Prince of Wales took
the oath and his seat in the house Of
lords. Queen Mary and the Princesses
Mary and Victoria we're present in the
royal box. The prince wore royal
robes and the collar Of the Order of
the Garter.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-03-08
UNITED STATES AIRPLANE DROPS
SHELLS OVER ENEMY
LINES.
FRENCH PENETRATE THE LINE
Foes Path Back to Post Marked BY
Red Lines-Machine Gun Bull.
let Kills One Private
With Pershlng.

With the American Army in France.
Control Of the air in the American
sector belongs to the enemy. Any
officer at the front will make this dec
laration-all have made it. The con-
troll is obvious. German airplanes
come and go over the American lines
almost at will.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-03-08
Killed hv Eall 81 IolcIe

Milwaukee, Wis.-Percy H. Gordon,
an insurance agent, was struck by a
25-pound icicle that fell from the
Pabst building. He was taken to the
emergency hospital, where he died Of
a skull fracture.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-03-08
NEGRO Nominated for conoress.

New York.-Reverdy G. Ransom. ed
itor Of the Afro-Methodist Episcopal
Review, was nominated by a conven-
ton of negroes for the seat in con-
gress made vacant by the resignation
of Murray Hubert
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-03-08
Food In Payment FOR Taxes.

St. Paul.-Martin o'Malley, county
treasurer, is ready to accept any ar
ticle Of food in payment Of taxes-he
said so. Erick Munsion was the first
to pay taxes that way. Erick was
allowed 60 cents dozen for eggs.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-03-08
Quake Kills 1000.

Tokio.-Two thousand persons were
killed or injured in an earthquake
which practically destroyed the Chi
nese city Of Swatow, according 10 a
dispatch from Hongkong.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-03-08
Veteran Ordered to Leave Town

Topeka, Kan.-Daniel Klege, %, a
veteran Of the civil war, but a native
of Germany, was given AS hours to
leave the city for the duration of the
war. This action was taken because
Klege refused to register as an enemy
alien.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-03-08
Lawmaker to BE Tried.

Madison, Wis.-Assembiyman g. ].
Labuwi. Dodge county, charged with
Incorporating $500 from the Red
Cross, will not be investigated by the
lower house Of the legislature. The
matter is in court.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-03-08
Penny shortaaa n scotland.

Glasgow.--In Scottish banks the
scarcity of copper coins, caused by
the extensive use Of penny-in-the-slot
gas meters, is so acute that bankers
are using postage stamps for small
change.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-03-08
Seventh sac for the prye.

Helena, Mont.-Montana ratified the
federal prohibition amendment when
the senate concurred in the resolution
from the house. Montana is the sew
enth state to ratify the amendment
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-03-08
Butchers strike.

The Hague.-The butchers in HoI-
land are on strike because the high
prices of cattle will not allow them q
profit at the maximum retail price
fixed by the government
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-03-08
Fleeing Convict Caught.

Jefferson Ctty.-John Shead, SEN
fenced to prison for life. who escaped
from the prison last October, has been
caught at Los Angeles, where he was
implicated in bank robbery.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-03-08
CHICAGO Raises Laborers, Paw.

Chicago.-A minimum wage of SO q
day, with maximum Of $500 for city
laborers, was set by the council FL
nance committee. The raise will cost
the city in the next year $1,927,50O.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-03-08
Journalist Dead

Fulton, Mo.-Thomas Benton Taylor.
aged IS, former editor of the Missouri
Telegraph, is dead.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-03-08

King George Of England says the
war has now reached a critical stage,
and urges every man to do his full
duty.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-17
APPRECIATES CAPT. JONES'
FINE WORK FOR HOME CT ARDS

! Editor Telegram you have the
snace | would like to express my APP
.rreriation and gratitude to Captain
1onps of Co. B, Home Guards, for the
time labor and unlimited patience he
is giving our company, and the eff
forts he is making to bring it up to Il
standard that We as citizens can be
n,ond of think every member should
nav close attention and make special
EFFORT to learn the drills and become
q soldier as soon as possible because
(os most of you will remember Cap
tain Jones said last night that at
times he became disheartened. Now,
we don't want to lose him as com
rany commander
Captain Jones has very generously
offered to drill the recruits on Friday
Lot every man Ceven if it does put
him TO some inconvenience come out
Friday evening 1t is no harder to
drtlJ 40 men than 10, and by so doing
vor will encourage your company
commander to greater efforts and at
tho same time show your appreciation
for what is being done for the Lake
loud uome Guards. A PRIVATE.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-17

ing as we'll as could be expected
under the serious handicap of war
conditions. The only parts Of the
217 mile countrywide system yet un-
completed are as follows:
About s miles of the road between
Lakeland and Auburndale, nearly all
of which has been clayed ready for
the asphalt surface.
About s miles of the road between
Barlow and Lake Wales, all of which
has been clayed.
About 2 miles of the Bartow-Win-
ter Haven road
About miles of the road between
Haines City and Frostproof all of
which has been clayed.
The two roads remaining uncim-
pleted are those between Ft. Meade
and Frostproof and Lakeland and
Barlow. The material is on the job
for the latter stretch, and work is
to begin on this very soon.
| In addition to the county work
most of the street work has been
done and only a small sketch of the
Barlow outlet remains unfinished Of
the thoroughfare leading out to the
county roads.
These splendid Improvements have
Continued on Page 81
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-17
Seniors Entertain Juniors
Most Delightfully."-

Last night the home of Miss Nell
Eooth was the scene of a delightful
Social gathering when the Seniors Of
the Lakeland High school entertained
the Juniors.
'he parlors, reception room and
wide front porch were decorated in
patriotic colors-the class colors he
ing red, white and blue, and on the
front porch tables were placed for
the interesting game of "Buncoo'
which was a most delightful diver
sion, Miss Mary Weaver proved to be
the most efficient player and she was
presented two dainty crepe de chine
handkerchiefs. The gentlemens prize
went to Harry Amidon.
After the games the guests repaired
to the parlors where vocal selections
By Miss Annie Laurie Waring, instru-
mental numbers by Miss Louise Ro-
quemore and readings by Miss GLADYS
Davis were much enjoyed.
Later refreshments of cream and
cake-in which the class colors pre.
dominated, were served There were
Ihhout so young people present and
two of the teachers, Mr. Spence and
Mrs. Lowell, all of whom enjoyed to
the utmost the delightful hospitality
OF the Seniors.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-17
I akeland Dramatic Club
To Meet Tonight
1t WOmen'S Club Building

The Lakeland Dramatic Club will
meet tonight at 7:3O o'clock at Wom-
ans Club building for the purpose o.
tlisposing of the funds now on hand
ami for making further plans for
making more money. All who took
rart in the plays when the Dramatic
Chl was in active existence about
two years ago, are asked to attend
this meeting tonight.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-17
Annual Report OF Secretary
Chamber Commerce Shows
Great Work Done By That
Organization Past Year

tor can be found who will take the
job.
During the year a number of good
settlers have been located here pur-
chasing extensive property and max
ing great improvements, all of whom
have been attracted here by our
publicity and correspondence.
For the first time in several years
more new members have come into
the organization than have dropped
out. We have lost who have decid-
ed to let George" do it, who have
gone into the army, S who have left
town and l who has died. a total of
20 Against this we have enrolled
35 new members, a net gain of Is.
The Membership Committee could
easily secure dozen new members
by going after them.
The county road work is progress
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-17
In Society
Rev. and Mrs. w. B. Curtis
Reach Lakeland From
Their Wedding Trim

Rev. and Mrs. w. B. Curtis arrived
last night from their wedding trip,
and are now at home to their friends
at the Rectory, having arrived from
Miami whittier they motored down
from Jacksonville in Mr.. Curtis car.
They are being cordially greeted and
Congratulated by the many friends of
the groom, who are delighted to well
come his lovely bride to the social and
church circles of the city The bride
Is charming young woman, highly
gifted and accomplished, and will be
a distinct addition to Lakeland So
ciety.
OF the wedding, the Godfrey. ILL.,,
journal has the following to say:
The marriage of Miss Gladys
Louise Subway and the Rev. William
Leecher Curtis was solemnized in the
home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs, Henry Turner Subway, in God
Trey, on Thursday evening, April 4th.
the Rev. Frederick Dunton Butler Of
Locating. The home was beautifully
decorated with yellow and white Jon
qdlls and trailing vines, making an
effective background for the white and
gold costumes of the lovely bride and
her attendants.
TO the strains of the Lohengrin
wedding march, beautifully rendered
bv Prof. r. G. Richardson, of Alton,
the Misses Katherine and Sadie
Meriwether, wearing white tulle
dresses, entered first, carrying the
golden ribbons and making the aisle
through which came the Rev Mr.. But
Ter the officiating clergyman, followed
~ the Rev. Curtis and his best man
ny, Sidney Mckay, of Chicago.
Miss Emmett Curtis, of Columbus
ia. the sister of the groom, was
gowned in yellow tulle, and was fol
lowed by Miss Virginia Subway. who
attended her sister as maid-of-honor
wearing yellow chiffon taffeta. The
bride, who was robed in her mothers
wedding gown. of white royal rem and
duchess lace, entered on the arm Of
her father.
After the service. reception was
held and the guests partook Of re.
ire hments in the dining room, which
vas decorated in rainbow tulle and
spring blossoms
Later in the evening the young
couple left for St Louis, and from
there they will make weddins
Journey by motor across the country
and will be at home in Lakeland. Fla
where the Rev. Mr. Curtis is rector
OF the All Saints church, and where
they will be at home to their friends
after May l."
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-17

Mr.. j. r. Bayley is up for a few
days from Cape Sable, where he has
been for several weeks in charge, with
Rinton Swindell and DR., Slagle, of the
Cape Sable Land Co.'S interests. The
company, which is composed mostly
OF Lakeland men. has 100 acres in
castor beans, besides conducting 9TH
er farming operations on a large
scale. Mr.. Bayley is in charge of the
club house, and also runs a boat
which plies regularly between the
Cape and Long Key, the nearest rail
road point. He is greatly impressed
with the fertility and marvellous pos
sioiIities of the section down there,
and thinks it has a great future. He
will return in a few days.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-17

!. ]. L. Pedrick has received ad-
that her son Vert Jones has ar
safely in France. Mr.. Jones was
II the drafted men who left last
Tor Camp Jackson. being later
ferred to another division which
lent across. Mrs. Pedrick's 9th
h, Ray, who has been stationed
(edles, Cal, has been transferred
IMP Lewis, at Seattle, Oregon,
B now at that place.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-17

4n Stewart, who a few weeks ago
% into the sheriff's Office and
ssed his part in the murder OF
ID L. Wread, at Nichols, five
\ ago, will be tried Friday. There
nch interest centered about Stew
ease, as the man who did the ac-
killing is now serving a life sen
4 for his crime. Stewart admits
lelped in the murder, and gave
phi up so that he could have
Il conscience. There was no charge
lst him at the time he surrend-
Il Tampa Tribune.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-17

Miss Birdie Ward, of Lakeland.
spent Sunday in Plant City with her
aunt, Mrs. l.. M Anderson, and 9th
er relatives, The many friends Of
Miss Ward are gratified to know that
she has so far recovered from a re-
cent indisposition as to resume her
position with the Seaboard Air Line
Railway. She is now employed in
the offices at Tampa, having been
transferred from this city. Plant
City Courier
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-17

Rev. J R. Farrow and wife leave
tomorrow for their home in Alamo,
Tenn, where during the summer they
will spend the time at their home,
returning to Lakeland in the winter.
Mighty pretty weather to leave"
said Mr.. Farrow, "but they are plant
ing corn on my farm and | must get
back and see after things He en-
Joys his Lakeland home and the
many friends of this excellent fam
lily are always glad to welcome them
to it.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-17

Mr. and Mrs. ]. B. Turner Of
sarasota wer Elm the city Thursday,
stopping here for a brief visit with
Mr., Turner's sister, Mrs. Sarah Bus
sey, and Captain and Mrs. J. G.
Street, while enroute home from a
visit to Lakeland and other points
Plant City Courier.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-17

j. j. r. Cason and mother,
Hudson, of Orlando, came down
light and are the guests of Mrs.
Is daughter, Mrs. j. F. Wilson.
Cason and Mrs. Hudson have
friends, who. will be happy to
they are in the city They will
Ire until Saturday.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-17
Woman's Club TO Hold
Important Meeting
Tomorrow Afternoon

An Important meeting of the Wom-
ans Club will be held tomorrow af-
terncon at the Woman's Club build
ifg There is important business to
transact and a full attendance is very
N UGH desired.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-17

Mrs, W. r Grower and daughter,
-4i's Mary expect to leave Friday for
on' where they go to be with DR..
- 0i ihey Will probably be away
the greater part Of the summer Mn
aims to spend the next four o. eno
Months in Macon
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-17

MISS Mary Lee Harrison, of Atlanta
vas the weekend guest of her sister
Ars' j. M. Mccaskill. She was ac-
companled by her little niece, Mabel
Buckley, Of Dallas, Texas, and the
la'ter Will remain for some time with
Mrs. McCaskill.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-17

Morgan Grower is finding walking
rather difficult these days as he is hav-
ing to navigate on crutches. suffering
from a broken arch. His friends trust
lls trouble will soon be entirely re-
hefed and that he will soon be step-
plrg around as lively as usual
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-17

Il. Mcdonald, of the Lakeland
School, received the sad news
Ay night Of the critical illness OF
bother at her home in Georgia
lie left Immediately for her bed
All hope that he found her i'm
u
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-17

and Mrs. r. F. Rathborne and
sons, who have been spending
Inter in Lakeland will leave to-
Tor their home in Cincinnati,
via Tampa, st. Petersburg and
b Grille, where they will spend
n days. Mr.. Rathborne is the
i of some valuable property at
land Highlands and he and
n expect to return next winter.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-17
Braxton Beacham, Fe

b. Braxton Beacham, Federal
Administrator of Florida, ac-
bnied by County Food Admins
j. Walker Pope, of Winter Hav-
lere prominent visitors to Lake
yesterday afternoon, and were
bnt and appreciated callers at
Telegram office. Mr.. Beacham is
u Florida's big men and the peo-
BE going to recognize his worth
ri these days by making him
congressman, governor or U. S,
pr.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-17

!. George F. Lacke expects to
Saturday for her home in New
|, Ind, after spending several
in Lakeland. Mr.. Lacke was
E to get down this year, but he
res that this is the last winter
i'll ever spend away from his
and home.