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The Washington herald., 1918-03-20
DANIELS GIVES
,APPROVALFOR
NAVY MEASURE
Secretary Of Navy Is Well
Pleased with Bill Report
ed from Committee.

Secretary of the Navy Daniels last
night expressed himself as highly
gratified with the naval appropriation
bill which was reported to the House
yesterday.
He pointed out that 1t amply takes
care of the construction of destroyers
and other craft for the fight on the
submarine menace. He says small
craft and merchant ships are the cfy-
ing need of the hour. but he is going
to press the construction Of the large
craft.
He said in part:
Lends Endorsement.
"It Is a splendid bill. am thor
oughly pleased with II. Though there
have been some changes in the recon-
mendations first proposed, this is due
to the fact that, while the bill was in
the formative stage, the department
found we could dispense with certain
sums, so, in the aggregate, the bill
carries practically the total sum rec
commended.
I'm my annual report I stated
that the hearty cooperation Of the
legislative branch of the govern
ment made possible all that had
been accomplished; that Congress
had the vision to see the needs and
Ne wisdom to translate its vision
into laws and appropriations, and
this bill. l am happy to state, in
dicates its continued support and
condence.
THE bill is larger by over $780,
000,000 than any prior naval bill.
carrying. roundly, $1.327.6OO.OO
Commands Increase.
I'm accordance with my recon-
mendation this bill increases the en-
listed strength of the navy for the
period of the war from $1,000 to
10000 men, Irrespective of appren-
tice seamen, Hospital corps men, the
aviation branch, and men under
training in trade schools, and also
temporarily increases the enlisted
strength of the Marine Corps from
1000 to $4,000 men.
For ordnance purposes the bill pro-
vides the generous sum of $l67, 900, 900.
This, with the sums and authorize
tions in the pending urgent deficiency
bill, makes a credit of over $500, 1000
for navy ordnance alone in the space
of twelve months. 1t provides. as rec
mended, another emergency fund Of
800, 900, 900 which may be used in the
construction of destroyers and other
small craft, which are the present
most pressing need in the fight against
the submarine menace. Small craft
and merchant ships are the need of
the hour. but am going to press the
construction of the big craft as soon
as possible.
"Of the various legislative provisions
in this bill. probably the most inter-
esting to the public is the one IN
cooperating the National Naval Vol
unteers as a part of the Naval Re-
serve Force. This has the effect of
abolishing the Naval Militia, which,
in time Of war. constitutes the Nation
al Naval Volunteers"
The Washington herald., 1918-03-20
OFFICER SHAkEUP
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that some of the Heutenants in the
War Department are doing the same
work they had been doing before the
war as civilians. and at a lesser SAL
ary than they receive now as officers.
\ few weeks ago it was under
stood that the War Department in
tended shifting some of the clerical
officers from Washington to France,
in order to forestalI criticism. Dis
CUssion of this in the House brought
out the objection that the result
would be disastrous, with trained
soldiers at the front under the COM
mand of Officers who had not even
some through the training camps.
An army. however. even on the bat
tie front. can only be employed in
part of the actual job of fighting.
and a large part of its man power is
utilized back of the lines maintain
ing supplies. etc. Possibly it is in
this capacity that men who were
commissioned in Washington for
clerical work will be utilized
The chief reason for an active inter-
est in the matter in the House is that
the House now is considering appro-
priation bills for both the army and
the navy. The navy appropriation bill
will be reported out probably this
week. The Military Affairs Commit
tee is expected to have its bill ready
in two or three weeks. The navy Is
believed to be free from the system
OF commissioning which has aroused
Congressional resentment, although
several cases were called to the at
tention of Secretary Daniels a few
months ago.
Some members of the House are ex-
cited, and il an open survey of the
matter does not come by committee
action it may be taken to the PresI-
dent.
Army Register Protests.
4 recent editorial in the Army and
Navy Register and marked TOO
Many Uniforms in Washington"
says in part:
1T has been suggested that some
uniform should be adopted for such
Officers and men other than that
worn by the fighting personnel
One member suggested that the
'safety-first brigade should either
be sent to the front or lose their
uniforms. 1t was shown that the
practice is very general and many
hundreds of men have been appoint
I'd in the enlisted grades and as Of
ficers with rank as high as majors
in the army, who are detailed to
clerical work, with not the slightest
Intention that they will ever see a
days real military service"
The Washington herald., 1918-03-20
Negro Dies Aged l1S Years.

Laurel, Del, March 19-Bayard
Gray. a negro Of lis years, died here
today. He survived four masters dur
ing slavery days and until nearly 100
years old enjoyed perfect sight. He
worked regularly and was more active
than the average man of 50.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-20
6O-HOURHUNT
FAILSTOBRING
one TO PRISON
Fourteen Fugiitives from D.
c. Jail Still at Large;
No Clues Yet.

After sixty hours Of continuous
search for the remaining fourteen
prisoners who escaped from the Dis
trict Jail Sunday night, policemen, de-
tectiyes and county sheriffs engaged
in q most intensive and extensive
man-hunt, reported last night that
they had combed the city in an effort
to locate the men, but without finding
even a clue to their whereabouts.
By closely questioning Albert Thorn
ton, the 20-year-old negro await
ing trial for the murder Of his
common law wife, who gave himself
up to the Jail authorities Monday
night following his journey to Balti-
more ''to get some fresh air." Jail Of
ficials were unable to obtain any in
formation that would lead to the ar
rest of the other escaped prisoners.
Louis F. Zinkham. superintendent
Of the jail, will make a complete re-
port on all the circumstances attend
ing the getaway to Commissioner
Brownie his morning.
The will come directly to
the ,ner instead of the
Boar IS, which has charge
of g ituations. Should
Cor rownlow determine
FRI <.am's report that a
foFl necessary, the Board
OF Cha be called to con-
duct Il.
Seventeen Jrisoners have eyaded
the restraint of the law-for the time
being at least-during this month by
daring escapes. Only two weeks ago,
four prisoners on their way to the
District Jail to begin long sentences.
smashed the rear door Of the van and
made their escape.
OF the four, only one has been
caught-Henry Robbins. a negro, who
was captured the following morning
when he returned to his home, so
Cullinane court southwest. to get
money enough to leave the city.
Circulars giving a minute descrip-
ton of the men. the crime they are
charged with and their photographs,
were mailed last night to every sec
ton of the United States. Accord
ing to police officials every means to
make the men prisoners again will
be resorted to.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-20

1853; Mccarthy, IL.
Fox Lake. Dodge County, Nc
Carthy. 23; Davies. 81; LenrOot, 5S;
Thompson. rs: Berger. 8.
Medford CTaylor County,. COM
plete. Lenroot, 63: Thompson, SO;
Davies, Al; Mccarthy, ?; Berger. 20
The Washington herald., 1918-03-20
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HE HERALD has been fortunate in securing series of
maps that will adequately convey to The Healds read
e the location of battle fronts and the relation of one country
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The Washington herald., 1918-03-20
taking dutch Ships
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er they had found It would be nos
slole TO relax the provisions of the
proposal in some slight degree to
accommodate Holland in her plight.
The President prepared for the
issue Of his proclamation immedi-
ately after the Cabinet meeting this
afternoon. The proclamation. drawn
after consultation with Secretary
OF State Lansing and representa-
tlVes OF the War Trade Board, was
ready on the Presidents desk. and
george Creel. chairman of the COM
mittee on public information, was
given instructions as to its pubii-
cation.
British and French Ready.
According to the information I'm
the hands Of American officials. the
British and the French were in the
same state of preparedness to tako
over the Dutch ships as were the
officers at American ports. Many
OF them are scattered through norris
In British colonies. and IL Is under
stood that all have been kept under
strict surveillance by port oficers,
and that the proper oflciaIs have
been ready for days to go aboard
and relieve the Dutch masters Of
their commands.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-20
CAMP SERVICE QUARTET.

The singing of the Camp Service
Quartet, Miss Mary A. Cryder, d.
rector. was a very enjoyable part Of
the program last Wednesday evening
at the Y. NJ. c. A. The quartet in
cludes Mrs. w. S. Cline, Mrs. E.
n. Burgess, Miss Marie de V. Knap,
and Miss Anne Tuohy, with Mrs.
Charles Salin as accompanist.
A baby's crib has been invented that
can be attached to a bedstead and
rocked by an occupant Of the latter
without rising.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-20
ITALY SPURNS PEACE
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tial drive accompanying the Teuton
thrust at Lombardy. The shifting
of the German attack to the west
ward, as indicated in dispatches
from Switzerland and Italy recently
received here was recognized as a
menace to effective Italian CO.
operation in the war.
Should the Germans reach Bres-
cia it was recognized that even if
Italy continued to fight, as Pre-
mier Orlando pledged her to, her
work would be little more effective
than that of Serbia and Rumania.
Similar tenders of peace. accom-
panied by threats of a drive were
reported at the council to have
been made to Serbia and even to
France. Not only were all rejected,
but according to the reports here
the delegates to the council left
assured of the fact that ample
military provision has been taken
to meet every possible, military
threat.
England, according to reports, is
fairly well or for food, especially
meat. France, as shown by Capt.
Tardieu, is in desperate need of ce-
reals. The plight Of Italy is even
more desperate. 1t is this condition,
it is believed here. which prompted
England and the United States to in
sist on haste in the acquisition of
available Dutch tonnage, even at the
cost of action that might be inter-
preted as hostile to Holland.
Hostile Developments.
But hostile developments in Holland
and Scandinavia are also understood
to have been amply discounted at the
inter-allied war council,
The postponement of decision as to
the necessity Of action by Japan is re-
portedto have been based on the con-
sideration that Germany In any event
can reap no benefits from her Eastern
conquests for year or more to come. .
The right of the United States to
express an independent Judgment on
the political phases of the war has ap-
parently, been recognized Even those
representatives Of the allies here who
are most rabid in their insistence that
the forces of Japan should be im-I
mediately availed of. base their opin-
ION on strictly military grounds. They
universally recognize the soundness of
the Presidents position as to the
ethics and the diplomacy Of dealing
Elsn Rpssia
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-16

cred TO issue bonds for an amount not 10 en-
ceed Two Hundred Thousand Dollars, for the
purpose Of purchasing, altering and maintain.
ing a Gas Plant and Distribution System and
tho real or personal property necessary to the
effective operation Of same, and 10 pay for
doing OF work or expenses incurred incident 20
the maintenance and up-keep OF said Gas
rlant and Distribution System; which said
amount of bonds shall be In addition TO all
amounts Of bonds, the Issuance OF which have
been previously and heretofore authorized by
the Legislature Of the State OF Florida, or
otherwise.
The issuance Of said bonds and election Of
bond trustees shall be governed by the law
governing other bond elections In the said city
OF Lakeland, Polk County, Florida.
I hereby certify that the foregoing proposed
amendment was read and approved at the hrst
regular meeting Of the City Commission of the
City Of Lakeland, Polk County, Florida, In
February, 1918, and at Its hrst regular meet
ing in March, 1918.
IL L. SwATTS. City Clerk
Approved by me this 18th day Of March, A.
y. 1918.
T. c. FLANAGAN. Mayor
Attest:
H. L. swATTs, Clerk 7IOs-Tue
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-16

A RESOLUTION PROPOSING AND APPROX.
ING AMENDMENT TO THE CITY CHAR
TER Of The CITY OF LAKELAND, POLK
COUNTY, FLORIDA. AUTHORIZING IhE
SAID CITY OF LAKELAND TO PURCHASE,
ALTER AND MAINTAIN GAS PLANT
AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, AND PRO.
vIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS
IN THE SUM or TWO HUNDRED THOU
SAND DOLLARS FOR SAID PURPOSE.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMITS
SION OF THE CITY OF LAKELAND, POLK
COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the City Chlrter OF
the said City Of Lakeland, Polk County, Flor
ida be amended to contain the following pro-
visions:
section /. That the City Of Lakeland, Polk
County Florida, is hereby authorized and en-
n0wered 10 purchase alter and maintain a
Gas Plant and Distribution System In the said
city Of Lakeland, together with all real nr
personal property necessary to the effective OPP
Grafton. alteration or maintenance Of said Gas
plant and Distribution System, and TO do
those things necessary for or incident to, the
delivery Of any and all products Of said Plant,
and 10 do all things necessary for the proper
operation OF said Plant.
The said City Of Lakeland Is also emp0W-
cred and authorized TO use any property or
nortlons OF property, which II now owns, for
nse in the erection, maintenance and opera.
lion OF said Gas Plant and Distribution Sys-
lem. and TO control said Plant and System
20 the same extent that an individual could
control said property.
That the said City Of Lakeland, Polk Coun-
", Florida, Is hereby authorized and empoW'
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-16
FOR STATES ATTORNEY
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

l hereby announce my candidacy
for the above Office, and hope that the
voters will do me the favor to investi-
gate my character, fitness and ability
before making up their minds as to
their choice. This they can do by re-
ferring to any public official or reput
able citizen Of Lee county, where l
make my home, and which county l
am now serving as Prosecuting At
torney. I pledge myself to do my
utmost not to disappoint anyone who
may favor me with his vote, and that.
II elected, I will give to the duties Of
the Office the very best that is in me.
Respectfully,
s. W. LAWLER, JR.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-16
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER

hereby beg to announce my
candidacy for the Office Of County
Commissioner from District No. s,
Polk county. The citizens Of this dis
trict and the county generally know
me, and If my past record entities me
to their confidence in my ability and
desire to serve them in capable and
conscientious manner l will be CRATE
full for their support at the ensuing
primary.
Respectfully,
REID ROBSON,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-16
FOR STATES ATTORNEY

| announce my candidacy for
States Attorney for the Tenth Judic-
ial Circuit, consisting of the coun-
ties of Polk, DeSoto and Lee.
l am graduate Of John B. Stet-
son Law School and have practiced
law for ten years in Polk and DeSoto
counties. II elected to this office |
am convinced that I can save to the
tax payers of the counties a great
deal Of money, and to the citizens
who are called upon as jurors and
witnesses a great deal Of time by a
careful, conscientious and systematic
administration of the duties of this
orilce. am candidate of no faction
or clique and II you elect me l will
conduct this Office fairly, impartially,
efficiently and as vigorously as is
within my power.
I respectfully solicit the vote Of
every citizen in this circuit.
D. o. ROGERS.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-16
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

10 the Democratic Voters OF Polk
County, Florida:
l hereby announce my candidacy
to succeed myself as representative
In the State Legislature OF Florida,
subject to the action Of the Democrat.
ic Primary. II elected / will serve
the people to the best Of my ability.
solicit your support.
A. ]. MORGAN.
Candidate in Group One.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-16
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER

hereby announce my candidacy
for the office of County Commissioner
from District Number s, Polk county.
subject to the Democratic primary.
The citizens and voters Of this dis
trict and Of the county at large know
me and my record of public service,
and will appreciate the support Of
any and all persons and promise to
use nfysbest efforts to look after the
interests of my district and the coun-
ty at large, II elected.
Respectfully yours,
e. C. FLANAGAN.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-16
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

To the Voters Of Polk County:
I hereby announce that am can
d,date, subject to the Democratic pri-
mary, and wish to represent the peo-
PIE Of Polk county In the State Legis-
lature Of Florida. II you elect me,
will serve the people. not the special
interests. Try me once. honestly
and earnestly solicit your support.
Very respectfully,
ALTON B. CARTER.
In group No. 2.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-16
FOB REPRESENTATIVE

Having been encouraged to do so
BY many friends, hereby announce
my candidacy for the position Of
Representative from Polk county in
the Florida Legislature. I am o life.
long resident of this county and feel
that know its people and their
needs. II elected, promise to give
hem my best efforts, and l will ap-
preciate the votes and support of the
citizens. Respectfully,
JOHN M. KEEN.
In Group No. 1.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-16
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

I herewith make my announcement
for Representative In the Florida Leg
islature from Polk county, and re-
specially ask the votes and support
of the voters. l promise to serve the
interests Of the people to the best Of
my ability II elected, and / have some
ideas / think will work out for their
benefit. Give me the opportunity to
try them out.
Respectfully, NJ. G. WARlNG.
IN Group 3.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-16
STATES ATTORNEY

l hereby announce my candidacy
for the Office Of States Attorney. for
the Tenth judicial Circuit OF Florida
subject to the action of the Demo
cratic primary.
! was born in Lakeland and lived In
Polk county for twenty-three years.
Your vote and support will be ap.
preciated.
J. A. TIMBERLAKE,
Arcadia, Fla.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-16
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER

am in the race for County Com
missioner from the Fourth district,
and will fully appreciate the support
of all. II elected l shall endeavor to
do my full duty for the best interests
Of my county. Thank you for your
vote.
Respectfully,
8. c. SLOAN.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-16
Political announcements

lature of Florid, subject to the &C.
ton of the Democratic Primary. If
elected, | will serve the people to the
best of my ability. Earnestly solicit
your support.
In Group 2.
w. o. WILLIAMS.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-16
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER

Having been asked by numerous
friends to offer as . candidate for
County Commissioner from this dis
lrict (No. 81, hereby announce my
candidacy and will appreciate the
support and votes of the electors,
promising to use my best efYortst to
look after their interests II elected.
Very respectfully,
r. L. MAYES.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-16
NOTICE CALLING ELECTION SUBMITTING
PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT

Notice is hereby given that, in accordance
with Section II OF the Charter Of the City OF
Lakeland, an election will be held in the City
OF Lakeland, at the City Hall, in said City
Of Lakeland, Polk County, Florida, on May
18th, 1918. for the purpose OF submitting the
following proposed amendment to the CITY
Charter for the ratification OF rejection OF
such charter amendment by the City, and an
election is hereby called for that purpose.
Tho polls will be open on said date from
seven o'clock a m until sunset,
nv order Of the Board Of City Commits
sloners this 9th day Of April. A. d. 1918.
L. c. FLANAGAN, Mayor.
JOHN KEEN,
FRANK H. THOMPSON,
0. j. POPE,
T. B. 0'STEEN,
Commissioners
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-16
Old False Teeth Wanted
Don't Matter II Broken

nav 81 to SIS per set. Also cash
COR ol5 gold. silver. and broken Jew
slrv. Send by parcel post and receive
,hs.k nv return mail. VIII hold
.ooss 10 days for sender's approval
:, NV onsr. L. Mazsr, 'OO7 So. 9TH
ST., Phiia-, Pc.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-16
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

To the Democratic Voters Of Polk
County:
hereby announce my candidacy
for representative in the Florida Leg
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-04-19
OTHER FIRMS GO
SOLID FOR BONDS

That other firms in Chickasha are
100 per cent patriotic is evidenced
by reports that continue to come in.
The late reports give the following:
Office force Of the Apache Cotton
oil company, those buying bonds be-
ing as follows: Mr.. and Mrs. Orin
Ashton, A. e Orchard, ]. R. Nesbitt,
R w. q. Thompson, Mrs. Susanna
Weeks.
The entire force at the post Of
flee, including clerks, city and rural
carriers, bought bonds as follows:
G. w. Barefoot, w. A. Langston
w. 0. Cook, w. 9. Steinmetz, A. J..
lay, Geo. A. Forston, Miss Clara
Woodson, Miss Willie Helms, r. B..
Graves, Z. Early. A. l.. Hollings
worth, w. H. Johns, B. NJ Lewis, r
J. Wendt, r. Z. Westfall, L. A. Loud.
ermilk, G e. Mcdaniel, w. j. La
Eoon, w f. Brannon, Howard Mil
lor Smith Hubbard, George Van VIE