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The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-06-27
MRS. STORY FACES
CHARGE OF LARCENY
FORMER D. A. r. LEADER HAS
BEEN INDICTED FOR GRAND AND
PETIT LARCENY AND Fc;. CON-
SPiRACY.

NEW YORK, June 26.-Folloy '"g on
investigation of the financial affairs
of the National Emergency Relief So
ciety, Mrs. William Cummings Story,
Former director general of the Daugh-
ters Of the American Revolution, was
indicted here today on charges of
grand larceny, petit larceny and con
spiracy
Mrs. Story is president of the relief
Society,"
The indictment names Mrs. Story
and her sons, Sterling and Allen, as
co-defendants in the conspiracy ale
,gations which form two counts in the
bill.
Mrs. Story is also a prominent mem
Der of the Colonial Danes.
Mrs. Story, as head of the society,
is charged with countenancing an ar
rangemente whereby a solicitor named
William Garland Brown was given half
OF whatever contributions he obtained
for the organization soldiers com
mittee Fort Kit Fund" when, it is al
legged representations were made that
the society paid no commissions.
In statement today district Attor-
ney declared his questioning of Brown
seemed to show that 90 per cent of the
money he received went to Sterling
Story Mrs. Story, when informed of
her Indictment, declared "she was sure
every thing would be explained and
disproved."
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-06-27

If a man has liquor in his pocket
and the said man is in an automobile,
according to a jury in Americas, the
liquor is not in the automobile, and
the car is not subject to seizure and
confiscation. All right, that will help
some.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-06-27
TEST OF THE VALIDITY
OF THE TEXAS PROtI LAW

AUSTIN, June 26.-Habeas corpus
proceedings were filed in the court Of
criminal appeals late today to test the
constitutionality of the state-wid', pro-
hibition law, which went into effect
last midnight. The case was brought
from Bexar county and the defendant,
F. Meyer, was granted bond in the sum
of $250O.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-06-27
BEN HILL FLOUR MILLS
GRINDING HOME WHEAT

FITZGERALD, June 2G.-The two
flour mills in the county are running
full time now grinding home grown
wheat for the farmers of the county
The surplus wheat is Icing rapidly
bought up by the local mills. the grade
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-06-27
MUSC0GEE MOONSHIlNERS
USE HONEY IN WHISKY

COLUMBUS, June 26.-Moonshinors
in this section have begun to use hon
ey in the manufacture of whisky, ac-
cording to local revenue officers, this
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-06-27

being made necessary by the growing
scarcity of sugar A good deal of
syrup has already been devoted to this
purpose, but the syrup supply avail
able has largely been used up, is is
said.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-06-27

We shall save civilization from Kai-
Sans Thrift and War Savings Stamps
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-06-27

w. S. S. means We Shall Sacrifice
needless Injuries 10 neIp win the war
by buying Savings Stamps
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-06-27

being equal to some Of the western
brought into the county.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-06-27

Paris women are wearing satin
coats.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-23
CANDIDATES INITIATED AT
MIAMI BY DISTRICT GRAND
EXALTED RULER 0. NJ. EATON

Miami, March 23.-George F. Holly
Jerry Galatis, Geo. F. Higham, II. H
Sample, W. Cecil Watson and G.
Stapley were initiated into the local
lodge of Elks at an enthusiastic and
well-attended meeting last night The
session lasted until midnight, so there
was no time for refreshments.
District Grand Exalted Ruler O. M
Eaton of Lakeland, who is also a
member of the State Senate, OBLIGATED
in the initiatory ceremonies, and
made his official visit to the Miami
Lodge at the same time. Mr.. Eaton
morored down from his home in Lake
land, accompanied by his wife and
VIII F. Wider of Sioux Falls, S. D
They will continue on to Key West
having stopped at different point
along the east coast while en- route.
A committee, consisting of Exalted
Ruler-Elect Fred W. Pine, r. E.. Hall
H, E. Condor, Jack Cleary and Et
Belcher was named to work in con
junction with the trustees, L. T. High
leyman, John Frohock and W. M
Brown in planning for the reading
room and writing equipment to b,
provided for the entertainment of mer
in uniform stationed at this point, thu
money secured in the recent carniva
to be used for the purpose. The join
committee will report at some meet
ing in the near future, probably mex
week.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-23
SPECIAL SERVICES AT THE
BAPTIST CHURCH TOMORROW

The members of the First Baptist
church have decided to pay off the
balance of the debt on the church
building tomorrow. A special COM
mittee of prominent men and women
have been appointed by the Board OF
Deacons to have direction of the CAM
peign. The plans include a thorough
canvass of all the members of the
church.
This is the second campaign this
church has put on within the past
three years. The first was to secure
funds for the erection Of the New An
mex, but after due consideration The
plan was enlarged and cost $4,000
more than was anticipated III the
original plan. The $4,000 was Dor
rowed and now it is planned to pay
that back with some old debts of a
half dozen years standing, bringing
the total up to $4,000
This is the first cash Offering of such
large proportions the church has un-
dertaken to raise, but 1t is believed il
will be raised with ease and gladness.
The committee in charge has sent ont
invitations to the entire membership
to be present and large crowd is ex-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-23
PROPOSED CHARTER
AMENDMENT FOR
COLLECTING TAXES
VICIOUS, DECLARES
Mr.. HIGGINS

Regardless of the fact that it has
been endorsed by some of our best
people, to my mind, it is nothing less
than vicious. I refer to the proposed
amendment for collecting city taxes
That our laws now in force are defec-
tive is probably true; they may work
somewhat against the city and allow
a little too much latitude to the in
diyidual tax payer, but why swing to
the other extreme and hang over the
head of the man who pays our bills
such a penalty for refusing or failing
to be able to dance to the city's tax
music that he will rue the day that
ne invested his money in Lakeland
rea! estate? A careful analysis Of the
proposed law reveals the fact that if
you are unable to produce the money
for your city taxes before the first
day OF June the city may subject you
to all the expense you would have if
you had given mortgage on your
property and the mortgage was being
foreclosed, lawyers fees, cost of sew
eral inches Of advertising and court
costs, etc.. etc., provided you are
lucky enough to get up your tax
money and all this additional cost
before your property is sold. If
you fail to get up your tax money,
anG all this additional cost money,
then your property is sold and the
title passes absolutely from you with
cu' chance for redemption. Should
You later on be able to raise The tax
money and all the cost money it will
90 you no good, for some one else
vii! have full title to your property
and you will not have the poor privi
lege OF having the circuit Judge to re-
view the sale and see that your prop.
erty had brought fair price; as YOU
would have if it had been sold under
foreclosure of a mortgage that you
hat given.
Property sold under such conditions
would bring only fraction Of its true
value and what a feast It would he
for land sharks or more properly the
przzards of the real estate business,
who revel in defective titles. It seems
TO me that the conditions that the
honest owner or dealer in land
values has got to face are suf-
ficlently arduous and the attrac-
IONS held out to the prospective
purchaser of Lakeland real estate are
already none too attractive. There
are times and conditions in the lives
of the best citizens when they can
not meet promptly so small a debt as
city taxes and this proposed law
would sell them out lock, stock and
barrel without redemption.
Mr.. Editor, I could fill your paper
with talk and I believe good talk, on
this subject, but probably have said
enough to show what I think of the
proposed tax amendment.
NJ A. HIGGINS.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-23
CASES DISPOSED Of
BY CIRCUIT COURT At
This WEEKS SESSION

In the case of the State VS.. W. L.
Clifton, motion for new trial over
ruled and sentence passed, $500 and
costs or IL months Imprisonment,
Mr.. Clifton filed motion for an appeal
and gave the required bond of $1,000.
johnnie Bingham on charge of the
murder of Clarence Mckinney, tried
by the following jury: johnson G.
Erjskell, Henry B. Bailey, W. C.
S2rott, F. V. Mills, M. L. Newsom,
z. P. Davenaux, J. w. Bland, J. ].
Cook, J.. H. Smith, ]. w. Ward, Geo.
H. Dickinson, ]. A. Kinsinger.
Verdict not guilty.
Son Dossey, breaking and entering,
sentenced to 10 years Imprisonment.
Herman Ellis, grand larceny, three
years.
Rosa Bynum, breaking and enter
ing, acquitted.
Alick Toomer, obtaining property
by false pretense, $3.50 and cost or
IL months.
Ben Jackson, robbery, given new
trial
Phosphate Mining Co. VS.. J. A.
o'kane, ejectment, continued.
J. W. Rollison VS.. E. M. Howard,
damages, settled out of court.
II. P. Maddox and d. o. Ratliff, vs..
J. R. Franklin and S. D. Creel, paid
and dismissed.
American Can Co. VS.. Dixie Can
ning Co. damages, passed pending
bankruptcy proceedings.
Robt Houston VS.. M. H. Thornhill,
damages continued.
Patrick Bannon VS.. Jno. Logan,
damages, two cases continued at re-
quest of plaintiff.
State VS.. R. E. Lee, damages, set
tled out OF court.
Board of Public Instruction VS.. r.
E Lee, settler out of court.
Alpha Portland Cement Co. VS..
Champion Bridge Co., settled.
Harold Johnson & Co. VS.. ]. ].
Robinson and wife, damages, con-
tinued
Some of the above cases consumed
considerable time, however, the work
is fairly we'll up, but court will have
to continue over. into next week..
Barlow Record.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-23

We are looking forward to a busy
time this spring renovating mattress
es, feathers, and cleaning rugs and
have made preparations accordingly.
We renovate all kinds of mattresses,
Including felts, which we rebuild. All
work called for and delivered. For
information address l., B. Wander
slice, Phone 1863, Lakeland, Fla.
1862
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-23

|ohn Lawrence and his stock com
BY will play a return engagement
Lakeland next week. Mr.. Law
Ice has made his home here for the
u five years. During his engage
BIT here in January he promised to
krn in February but remained
Yen weeks in Arcadia, and is COM
here direct from there. He has a
hber of new people in the company
all new plays and vaudeville. He
n show in his big tent.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-23
Indoor Carnival
A Bib Success

Everybody in town and the sur-
ounuihs country seemed to be at
tne big indoor carnival in the Deem.
bryant building last night and this
morning it was decided that the car
nlval would be run again this after.
noon and tonight, at which time a
good big sum will have been secured
ior the war relief work. The shows
yesterday afternoon and last night
brought in over $3.50, out of which
OF course, there are expenses Of yari.
GUS kinds to come, but in any event
a fine sum will have been realized for
the splendid purpose for which the
affair is given.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-23
In Society
lance a Delightful Affair

me dance given by the Lakeland
oouncil United Commercial Travel.
erS last night was largely attended
anu a most delightful affair. Excel.
lent music by Warrens orchestr. ,.ra
ueiisntlul refreshments were served
i''e IN the evening. Guests were
present from nearby towns, and all
spent the hours tripping the light
fantastic declaring the first annual
u'i'ce OF the U. c. Us to have been
grand success.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-23
pected.

pected.
The First Baptist church of Lake
land is one Of the most commodious
buildings of the Baptist denomination
in the State, and the local congrega,
ton is to be congratulated on hav-
ing such splendid building and for
the spiri. which prompts them to
free 1t Of all debt. They usually get
what they 60 after and the outcome
of this campaign will be watched with
keen interest by all Lakeland.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-23

Southland" Grapefruit Juice is the
most healthful drink you can get. At
all fountains. 1888
Growers of the Crystal Springs sec
tor have organized what Is to be
known as the Dasheen Company.
which will have for its purpose the
development of the dasheen industry
and the distribution of the dasheen
and it's products.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-23
FOR STATES ATTORNEY no,-,,
~" TENTH JUDICIAL CIRQUE

,orebv announce my candidacy
for the above office, and nope .o ' ,nvest,.
. ~, will do me the favor to inve ,,..
sots my character fines, and a ss to
before s, making up their mln sa az a. rs ~
.. ue.U ~, ohoice. This they can do by re-
, ,nelt sD to any public official or repu' !,
able citizen of Lee county 1sy o ~n /
make max my home, and which tUur'J A.
nm now serving as Prosecu'ine ~ ~,
am ~" 7 pledge myself to do my
n tGrnss not to disappOint anyone , VINO
may favor me with his ;, S1 ,Ss d duties Of
- i elected, will give to the ., ru, ~ me-
the Il office the very best that Is IN H'''
respectfully ,mER JR.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-23

,apt. and Mrs. W. c. Norvell have
eived a letter from Loring Brack-
that he had arrived safely in
lnce, which will be good news to
rings many Lakeland friends. Lor-
enlisted in the aviation branch of
army about three months ago.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-23
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
DIRECTORS MEETING

The regular monthly meeting of the
Directors of the Chamber of Com.
merce is called for Tuesday next
March Goth at 4:3O sharp.
This is the last meeting of the
present Board and every member is
urged to attend as business is of i'm
portance.
c. M. CLAYTON, President
A. J. Holworthy, Secretary.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-23
NoTIcE!

The Young Mems Glass of the First
Presbyterian Sunday School cordial
ly invites every young man who does
not attend any other Sunday school.
to meet with them tomorrow morn
ing at 9:45. Services in the Audi
forum.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-23

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Smith, of
Etona, are visitors to the city the
ksts of Mrs. Smiths sisters, Mrs.
C. Skinner and Mrs. j. D. Allen.
|. and Mrs. Smith formerly lived
|e and their friends are glad to see
! again
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-23

Parles Faircloth, the 14-year-old
OF W. R. Faircloth, had his hand
" ground up in an electric sau.
| mill he was feeding this after,
/ at the Marcum grocery, the &C
snt occurring about $40. The boy
hurried to the Office of DR.. G. W
and the latter stated that he be-
Fa 1t would be necessary to ampu'
Two fingers. The boy was feed.
meat into the mill at the time
u was Willie thus engaged thai
Fingers were caught.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-23

y. S. W. Lawler, Jr., of Fort Myers,
4 his wife, is a visitor to Lakeland
Ry coming up by auto. Mr.. Lawler
candidate for States attorney in
judicial district, and is making a
urinary tour of the counties
fein, in the interest of his candi-
y He has friends and connections
over the district, and feels very
IN encouraged with his prospects.
Lawler is at this time Prescott
Attorney for Lee county, which
|tlon he has filled with much
pit.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-23

Jessie Fairey Council, the little
lighter of Supt. and Mrs. ]. F.
I,ncil was operated on this morn
for adenoids, and was reported
he resting nicely this afternoon.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-23

fr. G. L. Palmer has just pur-
|sed another handsome delivery
from Mr.. E. G. PARCEL, the Over
4 distributor. This Is the fourth
krland Mr.. Palmer has purchased
he has been more than pleased
the service they have rendered
three of them being in active
for the distribution of his A. H. T.
PRS at this time.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-23
T. E. |. Glass

T. E. L. Class
The captains and leaders are doing
their part. Remember that new
member is not part Of the T. E. l..
Class until she comes three success
slve Sundays. There will be a vel.
come at the Baptist church tomorrow
morning for all ladies who come The
T. E. LIS are not doing their part
at the Red Cross rooms. If you can't
come to work, drop by and get some
material to work on at home.
REPORTER.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-23

AT a recent meeting of the Hills
borough County Board of Trade,
Clyde Glenn, of Tampa, was elected
president of this body to succeed w.
F. Miller, of Valrico, resigned. The
April meeting Of the board will be
held at Plant City.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-23

Douglas L. Dunavan, an attorney
at-law. wishes to announce that he
has opened Offices in the Bryant block
over the Red Cross Drug Store for the
practice of his profession. 734s
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-23

there will be a special meeting of
Modern Woodmen at their hall
Monday night. AS matters of i'm
ftance are to be discussed, a large
enhance of the members is de-
I'D.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-23

Mrs. |. J. Jennings, who was oper-
ID on in Tampa Thursday morning,
1 reported to be doing nicely to-
!, the operation having been a sue.
Is, which her friends will be glad
learn. Mrs. T. M. Booth accom-
HE'D her down to Tampa and re-
lined with her until last night.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-23

FOUND-Lady's watch. Owner may
have same by applying at Telegram
office and paying for this advertise
mept. 7sss
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-23

Mrs C. w. Sipple and Mrs. B. o,
IN of Winter Haven, are visitors
the city, guests Of their friend
J. C. Skinner.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-23
Lakeland
LdCOniCS

Mrs. L. T. Izlar, who has been
pnding some time at Lakeland with
daughter, Mrs. Clifford L. Ander-
|. returned to her home in this city
Iierday afternoo .n-Ocala Banner.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-23

W4iNTED-BOY WITH WHEEL to
deliver in Dixieland. Apply Tele-
gram Office.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-23
Art Embroidery ParlOr

Fine Linens are very scare and
prices are growing higher but !
have some splendid Center Pieces,
Towels, and Lunch Cloths at the
Old Price, which many will appre-
ciate,
A variety Of Children's Dresses
both Stamped and Embroidered.
Gifts of all sorts.
MRS. G. L. ALLISON
306 S. Tenn. Ave. Phone 176 Green
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-04-25
OH :. boy

"Oh. Boyp', the fourth of the New
York Princess Theatre musical success
ses, comes to the Mahaiwe Theatre,
Great Darlington on Wednesday, May
LIST.
T. Ray Comstock and William Eli
oft, in producing sob, Boyp, have
assembled cast that is extremely Cap
able and well-balanced. Guy Bolton
and P. G. Wodehouse have written a
book that carries real comedy and a
delightful story, while the music by
Jerome Kern is considered the best of
many scores.
"Oh, Boy" has q mood of merri-
ment and the music sets one humming
from the rise OF the curtain to the last
act. Critics have declared it to be very
much more delightful than Nobody
Home, or Every Good, Eddie.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-04-25
CONCRETE ARGUMENT.

The announcement. by Athe Al British
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES obsolete ships laden
with concrete have been sunk in tn Q
month of the harbor near Zeebrugge
and Ostend, the German submarine
base on che Belgian coast, has made a
profound impression on the people of
his country in general and military
authorities in particular. This initial
tep taken by the British navy will not
only satisfy a.. certain element a. who
have been asking fol-. sAnd demanding
Offensive and aggressive action against
0srmsny's subm rine warfare, y. but
will prove to. the world at large. 4. that
while Great. Britain seeks to spare her
asn. .thesel memen. III. not. hesitate to
sssempt. the hazardous tasks which Che
wal. may force .upon. them. -. 4
:. The. sinking. Of these vessels laden
With concrete II. an attempt 20 bottle
u. snel German submarines IN the: har.
Dor at. 1.-THE. .enemy's principal ibase ,of
activities, us a striking parallel TO the
linking ....the 4Merrimac, in Santiago
ArbOr during. the !spanish-Amsrioan
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1918-04-25
WASTELESS MEALS.

My table sees no wanton waste, do
as Hoover tells; I eat my eggs with
eager haste, and then consume the
shells. Three times day drop my
harp, and hush its golden tones, and
eat my share of kippered carp, and
then eat the bones. But casting levi
ty aside, since it's in rotten taste,
take patriotic pride in cutting out
the waste. We used to have a garbage
can-forninst the barn it stood-and
there the hired girl ofteL ran, to dump
all kinds IF food. Big chunks of steak
we failed to eat, she'd throw therein
kersplash; but now we take such
hunks of meat and make uplifting
hash. For things in bulk, in days of
old, used to blow my pay, and when
they grew crop of mold, we threw
the lot away. But now I'm careful of
the dime, buy just what we'll eat.
say two molasses at time. one egg,
one grain of wheat. I always save the
coffee grounds and boil them DER and
DER; Lo wasted provender abounds
back of my kitchen door. The village
dogs that once waxed fat on what l
threw away, now through their sins
show every slat, and they must live
on hay. The grocer's bills have shorter
grown, the butcher feels an ache when
he wraps up cheap soup bone, here
once bought steak. 1t is no faddist's
path I tread, no scheme of ftful gusts;
gladly eat my plain brown bread
the children eat the crusts.
Walt Mason.