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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-12

nels are now being run to get On,
anthracite. A complete aIa,
equipment will furnish powo,
several hundred miners.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-12

N,ayor and Clerk respectively, and the fac
smile signatures to be Of the same force ana
effect as the signatures in fact Of the said
Section :. That the said bonds, when
issued, shall be in substantially the following
form, to-wt:
Series--- Nulnper
United States Of America
State OF Florida
County of Polk
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-12
Coupon No. -

on the day Of --- A n
o :, M, the City. Of Lakeland, in the County
OF FOLK, State Of Florida, will paw to the
bearer i the sum of fifteen tsl5OO) dollars in
g 20 com or the United States ofAmerica at
hanover National Bank, being the semi-an.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-12

Burma is one of the very few lands
In which fat is not used for lighting
or industrial purposes.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-12
CITY OF LAKELAND
$4,000
IMPROVEMENT BOND

CITY Of Lakeland in the County of Polk, State
OF Florida, municipal corporation duly or.
ganized under the Constitution and Laws OF
the State of Florida, for value recei7ed, ac-
knOwledges itself to owe, and promises 20 pay
to bearer on the ------- day Of ----------
IA. D., 19----, the principal sum Of
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-12

Clerk, City Of Lakeland
section 8: That each coupon on said bonds
When issued, shall be in substantially the fol.
lowing form, towit:
S. Co,,n ~,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-12

Mayor and Commissioner at Large,
City OF Lakeland
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-12

nual interest due on its Improvement Bond
dated the lst day Of July A. D. 1913.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-12

with interest thereon from the date hereof, I'M
til paid at the rate Of six per centum per
annum, payable semi annually on the .-------
daY of and OH the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-20
REPLACE LIBRARY
 AT HIGH SCHOOL Movement Started Among Alumni to Buy Books for
 Alma Mater

Mrs. Annie V. Lynch has started movement among the alumni of thesBir mingham High school to replace the IT. brary which was destroyed completeiy by the recent fire. She suggests that any amount from the alumni will be ac- ceptable. She has written the following:
 Our high school has burned ana Wieh it all of the equipment which mas oeeh accommodating for years. It has occurreu to me that it would be most fitting TOT the hundreds of graduates of the cen tral High school, who have penelitteu' at very little cost to themselves, py the untiring labors of Dr. Phillips ana pr Brown, to contribute in some measure to replacing this equipment.
 'The library was destroyed Nouio II not be a splendid token of our apprecla- tion to raise the money in the next two wears to replace this library.
 JAS a. graduate of the high scnool appeal to the alumni and to those now in schooI who care to do so, to mdhe some sacrifice and contribute to this fund. which will start with slV' TOT, lowed bv Mrs. C. A. Brown, who aiso gives $10. r,e
 Address all communications 10 l' Lne Age-Herald or to Annie V. Lynch ioA' BroWn-Marx Bldg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-20
P0teet Brothers Are
 Saved From Tuscania

James W. Poteet, former Birmingham man. was saved from the ill-fated Tus- cania, according to news received by his uncle. A. M. Smith. Sixth avenue and Nineteenth street north.
 MT. Poteet was employed in the rei}air department of the Southern Bell Telc- phone company in Birmingham for IS months prior to enlisting in the signal corps October P.
 According to information sent out by the war department. R. J. Poteet, a brother of James w. Poteet, was also saved when the Tuscania went down.
 The parents of the boys were unaware their boys were on the Tuscania. until a message from Congressman Byrnes in Washington, informed them of the fact they had been saved. Relatives have re- ceived no communications from either of the brothers and 1t is believed they are somewhere on the coast of France.
 One of the boys was in the signal corps while the other was in the engi- neering corps, and it is not believed one knew the other was on board that ves- sell
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-20
Weatherly Completes
 Executive Committee
Finance Committee Announces Con- pletion of Jefferson County Cam
 paign Arrangements

James Weatherly, chairman of the ratification committee has completed his committee, the members being as follows:
 James Weatherly, chairman, Borden Burr, vice chairman; Russell Hunt. G. B. Tarrant, secretary: Hill Ferguson, John S. Turner, NJ. M. Ullman. Thorn ton Estes. C. P Beddow. J. R. T. Rives, Ben Davis, W. R. Hilliard, N. L. Mil Ter. w. II. stockham, treasurer: $. A. Parsons. Johns.
 A trip to Oneonta, Blount county. was made by a committee composed of Porden Burr, John S. Turner, w. M. Drennen, George B. Tarrant and Rev. Brooks Lawrence in the interest of the amendment campaign and several hundred dollars in pledges to the cam paign were secured, and the full as- scssmant of Blount county will be raised within few days
 The finance committee of the state Anti-Saloon league forces met last night at the Southern club and com pleted arrangements for the Jefferson county campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-20
RECIPROCITY CONCERT OF DRAMA LIE A G U E
 IS GREATLY ENJOYED
Programme Was Epoch Making Ill History of Organization-"poiiy- anna Bulletin Play of
 League

rbe reciprocity concert given peloie inc members of the Birmingham Draiia ssgue yesterday afternoon at the Tut ,-;,er was an epoch making event Tn +he history of the league. A capacity audience greeted the performers "Ai' the performance was alive With en- thusiasm and appreciation.
 This concert was given as an act of appreciation for the many enjoy ahle affairs the Birmingham Drama leaeue has made possible for the men q, ramp Mcclellan. Besides the local art;sts which included Miss Elizabeth Cunningham, soprano; Miss EViiina Wilkinson, reader and Grover Tlldeh Davis, pianist, Mrs. T. $. DrlscoH ol Chicago. who possesses a peautllui contralto voice, and Private Archibald Ruggles of the 10th regular held ar tillery of Camp Mcclellan. tenor oI extraordinary ability, eontrlputco largely to the success Of the pro gramme. Miss Cunningham sang the oneninr numbers which included "Vieille Chanson Espagnole" (Auber); .Mandoline'' (Dupont), "Jasmines o. l<airowan. Lester): "The Nightin gale" (Grover Tilden Davis). This last delightful number, composed by MT Davis. was Enthusiastically received. Lonesome Lik a one-act play, was read by Miss Wilkinson; and MT Rug gles gave the following group of scngs: "Down in the Forest" (Ronald) "Sacrs ment'' (MacDermid); "The Spirit Flower Campbell Tipton). Mrs. Dris- coll sang "Open Thou My Love Thy Blue Eyes" (MassaneD; The Star and inc Flower'' and "The Little House for You" (D'Hardelot); The Open Se- cret" (Woodman). The concluding number and fitting climax to the in- teresting programme was duet from 'll Trovatore,'' sung by Miss Cunning ham and MT. Ruggies.
 Mrs. Smith called attention to the fact that pr. Burton would lecture to the Drama league members next week and to the coming of "Polyanna," a bull letin play of the Drama League of America to the Jefferson at an early date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-20
ROBERT HENSON. JR., GOES TO BALTIMORE
 TO MAKE ADDRESS
Conference of Leading Developers or High Class Residence Property
 February 25-2S

Rohert Jemison, Jr.. will leave sat urdav night for Baltimore, where ne will attend the second annual con ference of developers of high-ciass residence property, to be held at the Belyedere hotel on February 25 to 2S' inclusive.
 This conference will be largely at tended by the leading developers or bieh-class residence property and each will deliver an address on some fea- ture of their business, Mir Jemison's subject being. What Is the Best Meth cd of Handling Your Architectural Work 2"
 Among the leading realty men who will attend this conference are:
 10. H. Bouton. Baltimore, Md; John NJ. Demarest. Forest Hills, l.. l.; Paul A. Harsch, Toledo, O.; H. F.. Prather, Dai- las. Tex; Duncan McDuffie. San Fran cisco. Ca: King C. Thompson, Column bus, O.: Lee J. Ninde, Fort Wayne, Ind.; J. C. Nichols, Kansas City. Mo; Rob ert Jemison. IT,. Birmingham; J. F. George. omaha, Neb.; Harry s kissen' Springfield, o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-20
Highway Commission
 to Meet Here Tomorrow
Automobile Ride and Luncheon at the Civic Association Will Be Rendered Guests

The State Highway commission will meet in Birmingham tomorrow and will attend the good roads conference which will be held at the Civic asso- citation auditorium when many prom inent Alabama visitors will be present.
 w. S. Keller, state highway engineer, will make talk on Needed Road Leg islation in Alabama" while an excel lent programme has been arranged for the occasion. The morning session will begin at 10 o'clock, the afternoon session at 3 o'clock and the evening session at o'clock.
 The members of the Alabama High way commission are:' Robert D. Spra- gins Huntsville, chairman; John Craft, Mobile; J. B. Rylance. Dadeville, Dr. F. A. Smith. University; Prof. Micthum. Auburn, and w. s. Keller, Montgom- cry.
 Chairman Jere Gwin appointed the automobile committee, which is as fol- lows. Hubert Drennen. chairman; Ted Brownell and Donald Drennen. This committee will provide cars for the visitors and dinner will be given tomorrow evening, also by the Civic associations at the cafe for the visitors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-20
EDWARD BOWER

Germany swallows a nation year:
 in 1914 poor little Belgium was swal- lowed up by this horrible country; in 1915 Serbia; in 1916 Rumania: in 1917
 Russia; but in 1918 their Waterloo table and swallowing Germany" Her bright, quick brown eyes flash ing. her cheeks brilliant with color, her graceful hands clutching tighter
 the edge of the chair in which she sat, Mrs. Catherine Darwin, formerly the Princess Radziwill. a fair representa- tive of the Russian born and bred in
 Petrograd and knowing Russia as a nation from every angle, summed up
 the ultimate result of Germany's out rages and atrocities in the preceding words, ringing, thrilling, defiant, yes-
 tcrday as I chatted for few brief moments with her shortly after her arrival.
 The good people of America read and hear of the brutalities practiced in Belgium; they do not know half of what Germany has cost Poland and Russia; the good people of America read and hear of war in many bad forms, but they do not realize any
 thing until they know what Germany has done to Russia, my beloved coun- try" continued the princess lady. T have spent tie past two years in the Scandinavian countries" she con- tinued, Norway and Sweden. I was there engaged in the work of the Red Cross; it was while in Stockholm that l was asked if I would like to meet Lenine; he happened to be at the house of friend. said yes. When I met him
 he told me with his own lips that he had passports from Switzerland through Germany and thence to Rus sia. Does one need to hear more than that to know absolutely that he is Ger man? l belong to the democratic part of Russia, of which Professor Milliu-
 koff is the head. I know the bolshev- lki from beginning to end; I know they are set of German agents and
 the worst enemies the allies have ever had; know that Trotzky, born Ger man Jew, whose name was Braunl- stein, is nothing more than Germa n agent working for Germany with all his might and main.
 ultimately believe that the demo- cratic party will rule Russia" my prin- cess lady said. 'I do not speak with authority. l do not know; but one thing l do know is that the bolsheviki
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-20
NEGRO PASSENGER
 ! AND CONDUCTOR IN | bL00DLESS BATTLE
Bailiff Overall and Several Passengers Join in "Open Season" Event at Eliza
 beth Station

Following q disturbance on the negro trailer of South Bessemer street car at Elizabeth station yesterday morn battle between an unknown negro and several white men ended in bloodless affair. about 100 shots being fired, none of them hitting their mark.
 The South Bessemer car was stopped at Elizabeth and Conductor A. Hale appealed to N. T. Overall, bailiff in the criminal court, for assistance. The two men entered the trailer and closed the door behind them. At the rear Of the car negro stood up and covered the men with a pistol, demanding the doors be opened.
 His demand was obeyed and he left the car, walking backwards for about 50 feet. He then darted and ran. In- mediately, Overall left the car and opened fire. The negro stopped and returned the fire, several balls hitting the side of the steel car.
 Conductor Hale joined in the battle and in few minutes several other men opened fire on the negro. who re- turned it. The negro would run 100 feet or so and then~stop and fire SIX times.
 The negro was followed for about three blocks and finally lost. The po> lice department was notified and the search was resumed without effecA That none of the participants of the battle or occupants of the car were struck by the bullets is considered re- markable. No clue to the negro's identity has been found.
 Lax-FOs With Pepsln liquid Digestive Laxative pleasant to take. Just try one soc bottle for Indigestion or Constipation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-20
"Huns SUalLoU Nation q
 Year, But America WiU
 Suallou Her, "-RadzilUill
Former Princess Has Great Faith in United States Believes Trotzky, Lenine and Bolsheviki All to
 Be Kaser's Agents
By DOLLY DALRYMPLE

feannot last I know Kerensky. I knew his tremendous magnetism ana nie power. a penniless school teacher. he became lawyer and very poor one at that; but he had great power, mar vicious influence over his auditors; he sways by the very magic of his words you follow him knowing that he k leading you to perdition! Kerensky Is rich now--he is gone, but alas. ne missed his chance. As minister lie should have accomplished great things but he was compromised with the an archists. He didn't recognize the great opportunity It is the same with the present powers. Russia-the old Rus- sia that entered the war at the pc ginning-is dead, gone, destroyed,
 "Eleven millions Of our men in the armies. It is nothing to hear of 2o,- COG men going out together and in less than half an hour 60oo of them moved down by the Germans like grass. It makes my heart sick tc think of it. My own boy was theii victim-gone--kille by the ruthless hands of Germany. Do you wonder that I hate Germany and everything connected with the Germans? Ano they kill for the very pleasure of Kill ing; they destroy for the sheer pleas ure of destroying. Look at the cathe- dral at Rheims. It did not belong tc France alone, but to the whole world The joy in it's destruction to Germany was not alone because it belonged to France, but merely because it was { beautiful thing and they enjoyed dc stroying it. Oh. they are horrible brutal. merciless!
 "The powers of the present moment in Russia" said my princess lady twill go as Kerensky went, and out of the ruins of what Russia once was must come a party-the democratic party is my hope-which will lead Russia to all that is fine and noble and great and true. And please correct fo, me the oft misrepresenting statement that I am a friend of the deposed Ro- nianoffs. I am not. I could not be a friend of that horrible German woman to begin with who ruled the simple minded Czar with a rod of iron If had been her friend. though I should have stood by her in her exile to Si- beria; but l am not and never was a friend to her. I could not speak o1 her as I do from the platform nol write of her as I do in my books Rasputin' and the rest--if we had beer friends No! I claim no friendship witt the Romanoffs. The Dowager Empres. Marie was always my kindly friend bu not the Empress Alexandra
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-20
Memory Expert Was
 Kiwanis Club Guest

William R. Buckner, the memory ex- pert, gave splendid demonstration to Kiwanians at their luncheon yesterday at the Southern club. which was great ly enjoyed
 Col. Tom o. Smith made a brief talk on the work of the Council of Defense, which was followed by a few stunts, which afforded much amusement for the large attendance.
 The meeting was presided over by President J. Mercer Barnett and the fol- lowing new members were introduced: Col Tom 0. Smith. by Priestly Toulman; D. E. Root. by Thomas H. Joy; Charles R. West, by T. H. Aldrige, and Dr. J. A. Blue, by Dr. NJ. Y. Dabney
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-20
High Cost Of LiUing IS
 Hardship to Veterans

veterans are anxious to get jobs at any, thing they can do, but that in so many
 cases they are told that they are too old to be of service. This man claimed that
 he could be a doortender or office man. either at day or night work, but that he seemed to be having a hard time get t.ng anything of this kind to do lie suggested that the corporations of the district bear this situation in mind in employing men and where possible give these veterans a chance to make lit tie extra money to tide over the present situation, which, in his case and in many
 others. he says is working real hard
 ship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-20
INCOME TAX WEEK IS SET ASIDE FOR
 GREAT DRIVE HERE
Citizens Will Be Urged Not Only to Make Returns
 But to Pay Promptly

There is much activity at the interna' revenue office, making ready Tor the great income tax drive beginning Moi'- day. February 25, and lasting through Saturday, March g. Collector McNee' has designated next week income tax week." and is marshaling his force or deputies for the purpose of taking part in this drive. The collector is going to give every possible assistance to the taxnayers of this district in making up their returns.
 On Monday night at 8 o'clock MT. Mc- Neel will give talk on the income tax and excess profits tax in the federal courtroom From 7.S0 in the morning until 10 in the evening there will be a large force of income tax experts to as- sist the taxpayer in every way in mak- ing up his return.
 An appeal is made to the heads of department stores, banks and industrial corporations to give the services of their accounting experts in the preparation of the income tax returns of their cm- ployes.
 The peopie ol tfHs oiS.iiSe "u SFS cially of the city of Birmingham are expected to accept this drive with the same interest and respond to it with the same promptness as they displayed in the liberty loan and other patriotic campaigns.
 The government is depending on men and money to win the war. and is IS pointed out as the patriotic duty of every citizen to help in every way Anyone subject to the income tax is urged to come forward at the earliest possible moment and make report, and pay the taxes which are so greatly needed by the government. If the individual is not certain whether or not he comes undet the provisions of the law. it is equally his duty to see the men employed fo. the purpose of finding out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-20
B;LIli;s4:l;i!|||:;:Hil]IS j; 4! 3 |:;: :;::Hji F : !

A Birmingham Confederate veteran. whose pride prompted him to request that his name be not published, yesterday called attention to the hard time many of the veterans are now having
 He pointed out for instance, that the things which could formerly be bought with an SS pension now require at least $20. Many of the veterans have been for years depending on their pension money to such an extent that the increased cost of living is working tremendous hard ship upon them. He expressed the hope that the next legislature would consider this condition and see if something could not be done to give relief.
 He also pointed out that many or the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-20
CALLED MEETING OF
 BOARD OF TRADE

There will be called meeting of the Board of Trade this afternoon at 8 o'clock in the directors room of the Chamber of Commerce.
 The meeting was called by President w. J. Adams and several important mat ters will be discussed. A full attendance is urged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-20
DIR. WILL JORDAN
 IS NOW A MAJOR

Information was received in Birming- ham yesterday that Capt. Will M. Jor- dan. who for sometime has been in the medical corps of the army, has been promoted to be a major.
 Major Jordan was one of Birming- hams most prominent physicians and is at present stationed at Fort Sill, Kansas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-20

Twas in this condition four months
 before tried cuticuEa Soap and Oint- nent, and with the use of only one
 box of Cuticura Ointment and one cake of Soap was entirely healed"
 (Signed) Mrs. w. R. Curtis, R. (.
 Box 2s. Central, S. C.. August 2o, IT. Cuticura is pure, gentle Soap, ideal for daily toilet use. Assisted by touch e of Cuticura Ointment it does much to prevent skin and scalp troubles.
 sanpls Each Eree by Mail. Address post card: 'CnticuFa. Dept. n, Boeson. Sold everywhere. Soap 25c. Ointment $ and 5oc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-20
SHEPPARD TO MIX
 PAINTS IN ROTARY

Frank J. Sheppard, Jr., will address Rotarians at their luncheon today at oclock in the ballroom of the Tutwiler hotel
 MT. Sheppard's subject will be-: Paints He will discuss the different kinds and explain how they are used There will be several surprises on the programme, as we'll as few sstunts.' which will be pulled according to Rotary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-20
Legal Holiday

Friday. February P. 1918 (Washing. toms birthday. being legal holiday h Alabama, all banks members of the As. sOciatlOn will he closed. BIRMINGHAM CLEARING HOUSE
 Ina Shepard. Manager
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-20
Committee Chairmen

The chairmen of the various commit tees of the Civic association will meet at lunch today at Il o'clock in the Civic association cafe and reports of the work of each committee will he made All members are requested to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-20

ing loss of sleep, and my
 hands would crack open so that they bled. It spread to my chest, and seemed as if it would be a relief to scratch through my body. It would inf1ane and be so
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-20
Cold Wave Coming

The following message was receive by Observer Horton at the local weather bureau last night:
 Cold wave Wednesday. Tempera- ture will fall 90 to 40 degrees by Thursday morning. Henry. forecast err
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-20
Eczema Itched and Burned Four Months
 Cuticura Heals.

My hands broke out with eczema so badly that scarcely could do any work without suffering. It broke out in blisters and burned and itched caus-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-20
PERSONAL

Rev. T. Y. Ramsey of the North Ar kansas conference and pastor of the First Methodist church of Searcy. Ark. is at the Hillman for day or two.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-27
SUGAR MAY BE
 REASON BREAK SAYSDIPLOMAT

WASHINGTON. D. C.. May 25.- The Mexican ambassador to the Unit ed States said today that he had heard nothing of the reported break between Mexico and Cuba. He stat ed that he had no intimation of the cause of such action. The only act that might have led to the recall of the Mexican officials in Cuba was in the Cuban government recently holding up a shipment of sugar that Mexico had purchased in that coun- try.
 It was learned officially by the department of state that the Mexican representatives have been recalled from Havana. Cuba. In the report to the state department no explana- tions were given for such an action on the part of the Mexican govern. ment. It is also learned that the Cuban representatives in Mexico were given their passports.