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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-27
In Society
Opening of Elks' Home
To Be Informal Affair

The reception in the afternoon and
ball at night to be given by Lakeland
Lodge No. 1921, B. P. 0. F., on April
5, will not be marked by any formal
ity, but will be a pleasant social at
fair. where everybody may be at ease
and feel perfectly at home. 1t has
been suggested by the committee in
charge that on account of the many
demands made by the war, that there
be no flowers bought for the ball.
Those who wish to wear dress suits
may do so, but the conventional bust
ness suit will be in perfect keeping
with the occasion. The ladies', bless
their hearts, can dress as they please,
and the committee has no suggestions
whatever to offer to them-for, being
men they know there wouldn't be any
use, and then, they want them to
dress Just as they wish, for they
will all be lovely, no matter what
their attire Is. The plan is to make
tie house-warming in the afternoon
and the ball at night affairs at which
all may dress as they please, and at
which an air Of informality and good
cheer will reign supreme.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-27
Used Clothing for Belgian
fAna French Refugees Is Desired

The local chapter Of the Red cross
expects to pack and ship box OF
clothing to Belgium this week. lfyou
have any clothing of any description
-mnn's women's or childrens-N
will be greatly appreciated by the
committee if you will give it for this
great cause. Belgian and French
women are only too glad to make
over any garment if they can only oo-
tain the material and with helpless
children of our allies suffering for
clothes this opportunity for service is
too great to be neglected
All bundles may be brought 10 the
vacant store in the Raymondo ouiiu-
ing. 10 Kentucky avenue, on rnurS-
day or Friday, in the morning between
the hours of $50 and II, and in the
afternoon from 2:3O to 5,
MIR. Weaver of the Steam Laundry
has kindly consented to allow the
tovs on the laundry wagons to gain
or m any bundles for persons VINO
are unable to send them down Sucn
bundles should be securely wrapped
and tied with string and marked WIN
sender's name and also FOR Neu
Cross" csov
Tho box will be packed on Saturday
nd onvone not yet called upon VINO
will, assist either in receiving or pack
ing will please communicate wl'n an,
O, the following: Mrs Z, n Ta..
", IP. Getzen, Mrs. ]. s. JeWe'''
Mrs W. W. Chase, Mrs. W. H. NUM-
Mrs. W. s. Moore. .s %,
Look over your old CLONES "1O
a bundle ready.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-27
MEMBERS POLK BAR
ASSN TO BANQUET
At BARLOW TONIGHT

The Polk County Bar Association
will hold their first annual banquet
at the Oaks Hotel in Barlow tonight,
and the following interesting pro-
gram will be given on this occasion:
Toastmaster-John S. Edwards.
Address-"The Relations Of the
Bar and the Bench" Judge F. A.
Whitney
Address-"Obiter Dicta", Judge
VIM. Hunter, of the Hillsborough
County Bar.
Toast to the Members Of Our Bar in
Service-E. l.. Mack.
Address-Dean X. A. Rasco, Dean
of Stetson University Law School.
Address-Dean Trussler, Dean Of
the University of Florida Law School.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-27
Arcadia To Have
Aviation Day
On April 4

A cordial invitation has been ex-
tended by the Arcadia Commercial
Club to the Chamber Of Commerce
and other good citizens of Lakeland
to attend Aviation Day" at Arcadia
on Thursday, April nth, at which time
those who can be vouched for will
be passed into the Flying Field.
This special privilege is for one day
Only and after that date all civilians
will be excluded.
All who desire to make this triI
are requested to advise Secretary Hol-
worthy as soon as possible so that the
list may be promptly sent in for ap-
Fproval and to facilitate arrangements
for passes.
/ This will be an opportunity, right
on the ground, to see the aviators at
work.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-27

been said that an editor when
bt was news said: eff a dog
that wouldn't be any par
ws, but if a man bit a doA
ID be news" We have dis
lome news almost equal to
md dog affair, and it is this:
Feek ago six hens were stol-
the home of Mr.. Malcolm
South Florida avenue. and
ing when Mr.. Warning went
chicken yard, it was to find
dickens had been returned!
were on the roost but were
famished and in quite a
condition, Where they had
no underwent a change of
probably never be known
arlng is sufficiently pleased
Ptlon the hens, and will sooL
fattened up and in good
2 serve to his friends. who
3 Tor an invitation very
a big chicken dinner.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-27
Mr.. BERWICK LEAVES
FOR THE north
PRA|SINC LAKELAND
and Her PEOPLE

Mr.. j. M. Berwick and wife returned
to their home in Two Harbors, Mimi,
today. Before going, Mr.. Berwick
wrote the following communication
to the editor relative to his impress
sions of Lakeland and her people:
Lakeland, R. F. d. A..
Tuesday Afternoon.
MY Dear Hetherington:
Tomorrow I am leaving again for
Lake county, Minnesota.
"a few days ago saw an article
in your paper from some fellow from
the north concerning the conduct Of
the young people of Lakeland. beg
leave to say was here in your midst
NEST Of the winter two years ago and
one month this season. And in all
that time I have not seen one thing
wrong out of old or young. Have new
er heard cuss word from all the
business people and have received the
very best of courtesy Gam including
the staff on your paper. too). How
about that? l read Of fellow who
was leaving his home and where
ahouts to make new home, but he
was so very sorry to leave his many
good friends. An old Quaker stand,
ing near heard him say that and said,
Thee will find some of the same kind
out there Later he heard man who
was leaving for a new home say he
was so glad to get away because the
people were so mean. And he said,
Thee will find the same kind out
where thee is going But in the lat
ter class the old Quaker would lose
ont in Lakeland and the Hollings-
worth neighborhood at least.
"Nor have I seen any one under the
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-27
PRESIDENT AND SEC.
Treasury THINKS PUB,
Lie UTILITIES JUSTIFIED
IN RAISING RATES

NJ March 9th, 1918.
MI NJ F. Hetherington, Editor,
The Evening Telegram,
Lakeland, Fla.
Dear Sir:
Inc conditions under which tho
public utilities companies are labor
ing mas recently been brought to the
a''ention OF the Honorable w. G.
NcAdoo' and in his official capacitv
as Secretary of the Treasury Of the
ohited States, he has taken notice
of same.
nand you herewith copy of let.
ter which he transmitted to President
wilson under date of February 18th
anu also copy of a letter from Presi-
dent Wilson replying to same under
date OF February 18th. | believe It
would be interesting to you, as we'll
as 10 the people of Lakeland, to know
the opinion of President Wilson and
secretary McAdoo in regard to the
pubic utility situation. as they have
been fully informed in regard to the
conditions obtaining throughout the
entire country.
Yours very truly,
ROSCOE NETTLES,
Manager.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-27
influence of strong drink.

influence of strong drink.
again let me say, you sure have
beautiful place to winter. But we
Rave up in northern Minnesota, above
Lake Superior, think, the most beau
tiful place for summer life 7 ever
saw. Miles and miles of small fruit
wild. Cold spring water flowing al
most everywhere. Seventy-two miles
north of Two Harbors is Lake Vermil-
lion 3S miles long, an average of five
miles wide and 1853 islands in 1t, lit
tie steamers going among them every
day through the whole season.
Would be right glad to welcome
any Of my Florida friends in our
midst and introduce you to nv Min
nesota friends. Again bid all of you
very friendly fare you well.
J. M. BERWICK
WANTED-Your safety razor blades
to sharpen. T. c. Peacock, 707
Franklin ST., Tampa, Fla 1878
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-27

!. ]. Johnson (colored), pastor
'leasant A. M. e. Church, was
unded last night by members
aggregation and friends, who
en- mass to his residence and
ID him with many pounds of
B. amounting to about $35.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-27

the drill last night the men,
the local Home Guards were
IL Manager Lawrence at an ex-
performance in the tent near
! Hall, where this splendid
is giving shows every night
BIZ
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-27

ID Mrs. C. Rucker Adams are
Palatka, where they are con-
health classes. Mr.. and Mrs.
were there when business
lem elsewhere. during which
/ Adams became seriously i'll,
kre glad to state that he is
BIT entirely recovered, which
as will be pleased to learn.
pct to be in Lakeland within
week or two.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-27

FOR SALE-5-passenger truck car in
good condition. Inquire DR.. Wheel
er's residence. 40S South Tennessee
avenue. Phone 27S Black. Jas. M.
Bradley. 1882
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-27
Letter From the Secretary of the
Treasury to the President

Letter FROM the Secretary of the
Treasury to the President
February Is, 1918.
Dear Mr.. President:
| beg to hand you herewith sew
eral memoranda and letters relating
to street railway and other public
utilities furnishing light, heat and
power, which | have been asked to
bring to your attention by commit
tee representing public utility inter-
terests
These papers indicate the existence
of genuine apprehension regarding
the adequacy, under present condi-
tons, of the services and rates of
local public utilities The view is
expressed that INCREASED wages and
the high cost of essential materials
Continued ON page 81
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-27

of War Savings Stamps in
nd continue to increase. Chair
[olworthy was seen with four
4 dollars worth this morning,
he had purchased for a well
|ustomer.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-27

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. 7349
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-27

,rd car belonging to Mr.. G. |.
stolen from in front of the
Bakery Monday night, was
near the ball park on North
where Joy riders had aban-
|it
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-27
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
BOG S. Tenn. Ave. Phone 176 Green
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-27

est drill the Home Guards
had, was the way Capt. Chas.
expressed it. at the close of
last night. The men are do
ndid work and when Battal-
ew is held, the rest of the
es of the county will have to
their laurels.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-27
,1kel1nd
LnCOnics

and Mrs. G. P. Bryan, of Jack
|e, the former being popularity
as "Tubby," are down on a
Visit with relatives and friends,
le being most cordially well
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-27

The amendments required two
thirds vote to ratify them hence all
were lost. The bond proposition re-
CURED only majority vote.
The vote carrying the bonds also
elects G. M. Clayton, W. W. Chase and
K. T. Haynes as bond trustees.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-27

LAKEWOOD Star
vigorous Role of BIS
Career
Also
eNlsH TRoURApouRs
In
oNG AND DANCES
= and IS Cents
" and 20 Cents
Evening journal., 1918-03-05
MR.. RILEY BRINGS
BREEZE FROM N. W.

Frank Branch Riley, lawyer and lee
turer Of Portland. Oregon. addressed
members Of the Chamber of Commerce
at luncheon at noon today on "Our
International Northwest" he is an Off
cial representative Of British Coun-
bia. Oregon and Washington. and ne
spoke Of the beauties and resources of
that district
Mr. Riley showed pictures of the
northwest and lectured as he proceed
ed showing the advantages and benefits
of the great northwest in picture form
Mr.. Riley said: "No man can claim
citizenship to great America unless he
agrees to all parts as represented for
what the country stands The United
states comprises a wonderful territory,
and few realize its vastness and i'm
portance In the south the citizens
want 20 know your family tree: IN
Chicago they ask you how much you
have. in the east they ASK you what
YOU know. but in the west they ask
what you can do
A recess was taken at 30 This after
noon TO allow any who desired 10 go.
but so interesting was Mr.. Riley's talk
that not one member left the room.
Evening journal., 1918-03-05

The Want ADS VIII offer good
chances for advancement ia selling
agencies. in canvassing and in mer-
camille positions
Evening journal., 1918-03-05
LAY PLANS Fer
NEW Loan SALE
Campaign in Delaware Will
Begin in Earnest On
April 6
MR.. ROSSELL TELLS
OF SOME DETAILS

At the Offices OF the Security Trust
and Safe Deposit Company yesterday
afternoon, John S. Rossell. president Of
that bank and chairman for New CAS-
tie county, under the Third Federal
Reserve District announced that the
third Liberty Loan campaign would
open on April 6. Headquarters for VII
nington and New Castle county viii
be located in the directors room OF the
security Trust Company Mr. Rossell
will be in charge and will be assisted
by A. Rae DuBell as secretary.
Mr.. Rossel presented TO the commit
tee the general plan which the Cen
trail Liberty Loan Committee for the
Third Federal Reserve District have
mapped out for the conduct of this
campaign, which plan will, as far a.
practicable. be adapted to the local
work
Those present were: John II. DANNY
president Union National Bank; Otho
Nowand president Equitable Trust
COMPANY James p Winchester presi-
dent Wilmington Trust Company; John
Richardson, Jr- president National
Bank OF Delaware: Robert p. Robinson,
president Central National Bank; VII
liam G. Taylor, Vice-president Delaware
Trust Company: T.. L. Maloney, vice
president Security Trust Company
Frederick r. stone, president Whining
ton Savings Fund Society; Robert u.
Kemp. president Artisans Savings Bank
Dr.. Willard Springer, president Indus
trial Savings and Loan Association j
/. Raskob, treasurer f. l. dupont de
Nemours and Company; R H. Dunham'
president Hercules Powder Company
w. Poyntell Johnston, vice-president
Laird and Company, George P. Bisseu
and !. Moniieth Jackson, manager T. /.
Hudson and Company.
In harmony with The views OF the
/ Central -Committee, IL is announced as
the sense OF She Wilmington Committee
that the partial payment plan in the
purchase of Liberty Bonds should b.
adopted on some uniform scale by
all the local banks and trust com
panies and in order TO formulate and
carry out this idea Mr.. Rosseh Will
appoint a committee Of three who
will practically arrange for the method
az conducting this campaign in VIII
mington.
Chairman RQssell today announced
the appointment of the following mem
bers Of the committee 60 carry out the
partial payment plan through the
banks and trust companies John j..
Raskob, chairman: John Richardson
Jr.. j. Chester Gibson
Mr. Raskob is treasurer Of E. I. du-
Poni de Nemours and Company. and
I has yeen very active in all public
movements in Wilmington. Mr.. Rich
ardson is president Of the National
Bank Of Delaware and has taken
prominent part in the first and second
Liberi, Loan campaigns. Mr.. Gibson,
cashier Of the Union N7tional Bank, was
chairman for Wilmington and New Cas-
tie County OF the two previous cam
paiens and rendered efficient service.
Metal workers. shop men and factory
managers will find good positions Of
fered them throughout The Want Ads
the coming months
Evening journal., 1918-03-05
TOMATO PRICE NOT
FIXED BY FOOD BOARD

The Food Administration is not re-
sponsible for the price fixed last week
by the Army and Navy, that these
branches Of the Government will pay
FOR tomatoes. Referring 10 the reported
price for tomatoes for canning pur-
poses, Food Administrator Edmund
Mitchell said TODAY. that no such price
had been fixed by the Food Administra-
ton. The Army and Navy last week,
after a conference with the packers.
announced that they would not be war
rented in paving more than s2i per
ton for tomatoes for Army and Navy
needs.
The price announced has caused con-
siderable comment among the farmers.
and the action Of the two militant
branches Of the Government was con-
fused with that Of the Food Admins
iration
Regarding the regulations in the kill
ing Of poultry, the food administra-
tlon announces that two pound broil-
ers may be killed But all chickens
except rOosters over that weight are
banned from the table, for the present.
The second special demonstration in
1000 saving Of wheatless days to be
held tomorrow afternoon at go O'Clock
100 the Home Economic office in the Ii
prary Building, Eighth and Market
streets, viii have TO do with cereal
products and potatoes. such as are used
in place Of wheat in the preparation OF
many dishes. Mrs Hammitt will
demonstrate and show how to use
cereal broaLfaef fooda for. b-ood o,,,
pastries.
Of much interest will be menu
comprising corn dinner. All Of the
dishes on the menu will be made from
corn and corn products. One Of The
tasty dishes will be scalloped hominy
and cheese. II is made from this re
cipe: One cup cooked hominy. , cup.
milk, y cup cheese. teaspoonful salt
"a cup bread crumbs. Put cheese anC
hominy in alternate layers in CREASED
baking dish. Pour over milk. covel
with bread crumbs and bake slowly fol
40 minutes.
Evening journal., 1918-03-05
SOLDIERS WELLCARED.
FOR At OCLEIHORPE.
This The Cheering News
Heard at Century Club
Current Events Today
SOME BAD}HOUSING
CONDITIONS REPORTED

Topics Of lively interest TO Whining
tonians made features Of stirring in
terest at the Current Events Glass Of
the New Century Club this morning.
Miss Ella NJ. Riley brought accounts Of
Camp Oglethorpe, written by friends in
Chattanooga. which will cheer the
hearts Of all mothers who had sons
leaving in the draft contingent yester-
day. These friends wrote that the camp
is well equipped and the conditions
are good. The people in Chattanooga
take a gerat deal of interest in the boys
and treat them with great hospitality.
They visit the camp frequently, calling
upon the sick and bringing them now
ers and dainlies. They tale the con-
valescents out in their machines and
invite the boys into their own homes
Miss Riley gave the account in connec-
tion with the current events DaDer.
Mrs. Charles F. Wollaston told Of
women's work in the Y. W. c. A.
speaking Of the work OF the hostess
houses. She told Of the work done by
the Y. w. C. A. in this city, particu-
larly in the Investigation OF housing
conditions.
Miss Madeline Reed read a paper on
american Music" speaking of the
growing love for music in America
Several songs were sung by a quartet
Miss Reed Mrs John W Brady. Mrs
Julian Adair and Mrs. Norman 5. Hux-
ley. Mrs. Adair sang two solos, Iii
lacs' and AT Dawning," accompanied
by Miss Ella Pyle.
Miss Lola Murphin, a city VISITING
nurse. told Of some wretched housing
conditions among the poor coloreC
people Of this city giving details thaN
/ appalled, the club members who did moi
/ know that such bad conditions existed
in Wilmington.
The lecture to be given tonight by
| Miss Janet Richards, at the New Cen
/ tury Club, was announced. Miss Rich.
ards will talk upon Public Questions
/ The gardening lectures by Miss Emil,
! EXley, were announced 10 continue or
| Thursday afternoons. The business meet
ing Of the club viii be held on March
ll3.
Dr. Herbert F. Randolph. pastor O.
Grace Church. will be a guest If homo
and speak at next weeks meeting Of IN,
/ Current Events class. He will lectur,
/ on Current Events. Mrs. William A
Heindle viii give a paper on "Bil
/ Things Women are Doing" Miss Su
1 zanne Speakman will read a paper
Good Queen Mary
Evening journal., 1918-03-05
FE' 'CE TO Protect.
BUSH Line PROPERTY
Barrier TO Go Up in French
Street at Direction OF
Government
NO MORE MONEY
FOR ARC LIGHTS

Harry Tatnall Bush appeared before
the Street and Sewer Directors this
morning, 10 state that the Bush Line
had been ordered by United States Mar
shal Fairy TO erect a fence across
French street before their property as
it had been declared within the re-
stricted water front zone.
The fence Will be $50 feet from the
water front. and 1t will have a 2i-
foot gate. open from o'clock IN the
morning until o'clock at night Any
person passing through the gate will
have TO have a water front pass issued
by the government This pass includes
a photo Of the holder The dupont
Company Is the only other concern af-
focted, and they approve the fence. The
Street and Sewer Directors gave their
consent. The fence will be erected to-
morrow.
Clerk Of the Market Albert s Vaughan
told the directors that ! r. Enclff, ar
rested by order Of the attorney general,
would be given a hearing before Squire
Gillis at ii3O o'clock tomorrow morn
Ing. Enclin, who Is farmer, is charg
ed with shortweght sales OF chickens
in the King street curbstone market.
A request for am arc light at Eighth
and Walnut strets was forwarded by
the Clerk Of Council to the Street and
Sewer Commissioners today. The sec
retary wa instructed TO write to City
Council that it was useless to forward
such requests. as the lighting appro-
prlation had been exhausted.
A letter from The Wilmington Volun-
teer Fire Department called attention
to holes In the paving in Delaware and
Nandever avenues which ENDANGERED
fire apparatus during a run The Van
dever avenue complaint was referred tC
the chief engineer for attention The
Street Directors will notify the Fire
Department that in view of the repay-
ing Of Delaware avenue in the nea
future. only temporary repairs will
made on that avenue.
The directors approved and ordered
sent TO the Major for execution m
leasing Of Tatnall street from Fro'
street 30 the Chrisi'ana river by th
city TO the Bethlehem Shipbuildin
Corporation for the duration Of Oh
war The corporation agrees TO pay
yearly rental TO the city Of per cen
Of the ground value as established eac
year by the Board of Assessment. plu
the city taxes for the current yea
The corporation further agrees (,
keep the gutter and roadbed IN good 70
pair, 10 guarantee the city against dam
age suits, TO allow the city access I,
sewer and water pipes, and to return
7 the street in good condition not late.
tnan a year after the close Of the war
The corporation will build a shipway
on the roadbed. After the war wear
is allowed them IN which 10 finish any
ship then under construction or TO re-
move soaffolding.
Evening journal., 1918-03-05
AT THE NATIONAL.

Mr. Hopkins offers a great bill for
anniversary week at the National in
Under the Handicap" an eieht-reel
Western picture. The Hidden Hand
also will be shown. on Wednesday.
stingeree and Pearl White will appear
i'm The Fatal Ring There viii be
vaudeville on Thursday. Hfday and
Saturday with five big acts featuring
The Strahorn Kids with Benson and Nc
Laurin
Lost articles should be listed in the
Lost and Found column Of the Want
ADS.