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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-12
WHO AM II
(Kansas City Board of Health
Bulletin,)

am as old as the first man and
as young as the last born babe-ever
changing and unchanged. Where hu-
man intercourse is possible there
may be found.
| devastate cities and countries.
Athens | robbed of her glory and
Rome of her strength. conquer the
armies Of eonquerors.
| laugh at barriers and bars and
bolts penetrate both howell and pal.
ace and ravage the frames of the
young, the old, the weak, and the
robust with equal delight. |. feel no
pity for age nor sex, nor beauty
not rank.
assume many forms, and those
whom my first malevolent touch has
left weak and defenseless, seek,
ghoul-like, in other guise. again and
/ again to destroy. Cooling infancy,
laughing childhood, ambitious youth,
happy motherhood. protecting father
hood and contented age-all these
| garner in my remorseless harvest.
Where ignorance, poverty, dissipa-
ton or physical stress prevail Z take
my greatest toll. I am insiduous, in
satiable, malignant-the uncaasing
enemy Of all mankind
To the superstitious and unin-
formed l am inscrutable, but my
clandestine method of travel and
approach cannot withstand the en-
!:ghtenment of men. Where public
ity and education exist, there I do
not enter.
I avoid those with clean lives and
careful habits. I languish before the
investigation of science which steals
away my virulence.
l cannot be banished by organized
community effort, and when this shall
be accomplished my name will lose
its potency of mystery and fear, and
my ravages cease-for I am
CONTRACTION.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-12

Some men seem to think the Cham
Der of Commerce is a sort of social
organization, and expect to be in
vited to join. This is a mistaken
view. The membership of the organ
ization is open to any and every citi-
zen who wishes to unite in the work
OF making bigger and better city.
An invitation to join is not necessary.
Enroll as member and you have the
same right in the organization as any
ether member.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-12

In view of the somewhat doubtful
conditions that have obtained the past
six months, we are much of the same
mind with the Macon Telegraph para
grapher who says: Sometimes when
we reflect upon the way we fang I'D
our hat and rang the welkin with
glad shouts and shook hands with
folks we never saw before and hol-
Tered some more. and took on gener-
ally when the news came in that the
armistice had been signed, we are re.
luctantly forced to the conclusion
that we are too easily excited"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-12

Lakeland is entering upon a new
era OF growth and prosperity. There
is more building in progress than at
any time for the past five years, and
some bigger things are being project
ed. Now is the time to get attached
to a good hunk of real estate. II will
never be as cheap again.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-12
THE LAKELAND NEWS
MEMBER or THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Associated Press Is excluslrefy
entitled to the use for republication Of
all news dispatches credited TO 1t or NOT
otherwise credited In this paper and
also the local news published therein.
All lights Of republication Of special
dispatches herein are also reserves.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-12

The song of the storekeepers is a
merchant.
After July 1st a Teller cannot
trail behind the guy with the Bud
weiser' in his pocket but lie can fol-
low the woman with ISL 3 in her
skirt.
There are 100000 cows ir the o.
5. A., but nc e of them give milk.
You have to take it away from them.
Many men had great record dur
ing the war and one OF them was Nc.
Adoo, McAdid, McAdore, McAdieu.
The soldier boys love to march to
The strain of Dixie" and the noble
people of the south oversubscribed
each Liberty loan quota with no
strain of Dixie"
Hiram Dotter has daughter
And her name is Dot.
AT a telegraph ticker there is no girl
slicker
So I'll make - for e.
They say an isle Is a body all sur
rounded by water, but l have never
yet got my feet wet in a moving pic
ture theater. Aisle bet that got by
you, Fido.
Jones: "You say bell hit you on
the head"
Smith: Yes
Jones: How did it effect you?"
Smith: "oh, 1t just made my head
ring for awhile
See where horse named Corset
was caught in a tight place yesterday
in one Of the big races and Lady
Maud run true to her form.
B. o go 2 bed 2 mite B sure and put
the clock out and wind the cat up
Household Code.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-12

Cats is out in a statement that he
hasn't promised to support Flournoy
for the Senate We do not undertake
to say what he has promised, hut it's
a safe bet in the Senatorial race that
Cats will support Cats.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-12

With peaches, watermelons and va
rious kinds of vegetables in abund-
ance, and the best summer climate in
the country, this is a mighty good
country to live in right now.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-12

A house for rent in Lakeland would
be regarded as a curiosity-or folks
would think it might be haunted.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-12

Be good to your lawn and your
parkway, and give 'em haircut ev-
cry so often. This growing weather
makes 'em look shabby in a mighty
short time.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-12

The trouble with us is we're grow
Ing too Intellectual A late piece of
alleged popular music is entitled
"Ja-da! Ja-da! Ja-da! Jing! Jing!
Jing! That's the stuff high-brows
thrive on.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-12
THINGS 1T DID;
THINGS 1T DID NOT DO

EN6u dI lLlo blAAAO ~ ~
ascertain with any certainty just
what the late legislature did or did
not do for the benefit of the state
which it represented.
| The Herald had. during the session
a very comprehensive report Of the
daily sessions, and the Times. Union
has gone into the reports from the
legislature exclusively, during the
sixty days that body was in session,
but from neither of these sources, or
any other, can the Herald discover
just what the legislature accom-
plished or failed to accomplish in its
late session.
The situation is complicated by the
fact that the governor has large
number of bills in hand. which he
has ten days to veto, If he desires.
What his acton will be is not known
Perhaps it will be as we'll to state
what the legislature did not do, be.
fore we examine into the question as
to what it did do.
1t did not reapportion the repre-
sentation in the house of representa-
tives, thus adding one more instance
where the legislature of Florida has
utterly refused to obey the constitu-
| ton.
1t did not submit to the people an
amendment to the state constitution
providing for the calling of state
convention to revise the constitution,
although the resolution lacked only
one vote in the House to have passed
it on to the Senate for action.
1t did not pass a measure designed
to bring about the division Of the
state although the proposition was
strongly supported in the legislature
and quite generally demanded by the
people.
1t did not pass a statewide COM
pulsory cattle dipping law, although
some such measure was strongly de-
manded by growers of the state
1t did nothing to advance the in
terests of women, so far as the fran
chise is concerned, except to grant
suffrage to women in certain munici d.
palities.
1t did OF revise and reform the
Bryan primary law.
These were all measures that were
seemingly called for by the people OF
the state and their passage would
have materially aided a progressive
people.
Among the things that the legisla-
ture did do, for the general welfare,
was to pass bill which meets the
federal aid to good roads develop
ment, assess two mill tax for roads
and regulates traffic on state roads,
In this connection the legislature
also adopted resolution submitting
to the people an amendment to the
state constitution, permitting the
state to bond itself to an extent not
exceeding five per cent of the as
sessed valuation of the property in
the state for meeting future federal
aid for roads.
1t passed a law permitting chattel
loan banks to make loans on live
stock as security.
1t passed law establishing a farm
home for the feeble minded of the
state.
1t passed laws providing literally
for the state institutions of learning
1t passed law providing for mi.
versity extension work among the
people.
1t passed resolution submitting a
constitutional amendment providing
for the taxation of intangible prop
erty.
1t passed a law for mothers pen-
sion and for child welfare.
1t passed a law imposing a tax ON
all dogs.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-12

The Governor says he believes the
people of the State should be given
rest. All right-give it to us, old
top!
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-12

beverages.
These bills hit the high places OF
accomplishment or non-accorrplish-
ment of the late legislature. Whether
all of the bills passed survive the
scrutiny of the governor remains to
be seen. Miami Herald.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-12
AUCTION SALE
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
SATURDAY, AT $3.50 Pm
IN VACANT LOT AT CITY HALL

VN VASAN1 LUZ Al ClIl HALL
OF round dining table, dining
chairs. rockers, kitchen cabinet, wood
range. wood heater. 2 large art
squares, beds, springs, mattresses.
chiffoniers. kitchen utensils. dishes
bedding and numerous other articles.
If you have anything you want sold
in our sale next Saturday, list it at
ence. B. H. HARNLY.
Auctioneer.
$3.50 Phone 1856 Blue.
A citrus tree, on which grew eight
varieties Of fruit, is in the possession
OF W. c. Guerth, a rancher. living
at Redlands, CAL By a process Of
grating the tree produces Crane.
irult lemons, tangerines, navel, Va
lencia. Mediterranean. sweet blood.
and seeding oranges.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-12
WaveIetS
f 70 m
The Deep
{. G e g n

Governor Hobby, of Texas, wants
cavalry instead of infantry. Well !
guess he has Hobby-horse, too.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-12

There are 100000 cows ir the o.
5. A., but nc e of them give milk.
You have to take it away from them.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-12

After July 1st a Teller cannot
trail behind the guy with the Bud
weiser' in his pocket but '.e can fol-
low the woman with ISL . in her
skirt.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-12

The song Of the storekeepers is a
merchant.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-12

B q 60 2 bed 2 mite B sure and nut
the clock out and wind the cat up
Household Code.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-12

Many men had great record dur
ing the war and one Of them was Nc.
Adoo, McAdid, McAdore, McAdieu.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-12

The soldier boys love to march to
The strain of Dixie" and the noble
people of the south oversubscribed
each Liberty loan quota with no
strain of Dixie"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-29
BAGBY ANOTHER
CRAZY SCHMIDT
Indian Pitcher Keeps Tab on
Batters in Little Book.

Every pitcher in the big show has
first-hand information regarding fhe
hitting ability Of every player, but few,
If any, have as near perfect a record on
the batters as Jim Bagby, one OF Lee
Fohl's pitching aces, Bagby has n sys-
tenn OF baseball bookkeeping that is
unique and he has found It valuable in
his career as q pitcher. Some years ago
when Jim was setting the Southern
league on fire he fell upon the idea OF
keeping tab on individual batters and
also the different teams as n whole.
He did this with the aid OF n pocket
memorandum.
After each game Bagby would record
the success or failure OF this or that
batter, adding such notes regarding the
batter's style as he deemed useful for
future reference and guidance. Jim was
so successful that season that he has
continued the practice.
The other day Baghy was asked II he
still 'kept book on the hatters and an
swered In the affirmative. The SAINT
system that worked 80 well in the
Southern league has been Just as effect
I've In the American, Jim was tipped off
a whole heap When he first went up,
but is now In a position to rely upon
himself and his own experiences and
records.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-29
FRENCH GIRL COMING.

In connection with the booming OF
tennis In this country there Is a move
ment on foot TO bring Mile, Lenglen, the
young French player, here this summer,
tional doubles champions, now an Off
GER OF the A, Il. F., writes from France
that Mile. Lenglen could give Molla
Bjurstedt half fifteen and beat her,
Capt. h. N. Williams writes that the
French girl could allow Miss Bjurstedt
a fun fifteen ana WIN from the Morse
star.
Since both Grit n and Williams know
Miss Bjurstedt's style and ability to a
nicely, It is safe to say that Mile Leng-
len is truly II remarkable player. and
would proveN a sensation here. II she
It win have TO be through the
generosity of followers of the game, for
she has not the means, and the national
association win not establish a prece-
dent and offer her expenses.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-29
MarUin Hart Beat Tommy
West Here Is Years AQO

ishment that West could hand out that
he was able to go In and finish his
man.
West was an overwhelming favorlte
and his followers were up On their
chairs yelling for q knockout in the
first and second rounds when he was
jabhlng his younger opponent all over
the ring. West stripped at 1859, while
Hart was 10 pounds heavier.
In the fourth round Hart opened up
Vests nose that had been torn open
In the Ryan fight, and from then on
to the fifteenth he began to go ahead,
rocking Vests head with heavy
smashes and driving In stiff body
punches. Hart was rough in the
clinches, using his superior weight to
advantage, which Referee Tim Hurst
seemed not to notice,
West went to his corner In the fif-
teenth very weak and wobbly on his
pins, Hart rushed him at the gong
and drove him to the canvas with a
right to the head. West took a count
Of nine. but vas promptly knocked
down again. He was showing extreme
gameness, but was fighting d useless
battle, and It was a relief to the ring
siders when the sponge was thrown In
from Vests corner, bringing the battle
to a close.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-29
RYMAN'S VOICE GIVEN
PRAISE IN NASHVILLE

"Characterizing the concert of Paul
Ryman as a musical triumph pays lit
tie tribute to the ovation accorded him
at the Ryman auditorium" said the
Nashville Tennessean and American in
reviewing Paul Ryman's concert in that
city recently. Mr.. Ryman win appear
IN concert here Wednesday night at
Goodwin Institute, assisted by Angelo
Cortese, harpist.
Continuing, the Nashville reviewer
said: Paul Ryman's voice won him
a permanent place among America
great t%enors, Upon the appearance Of
Mr., Ryman last night the audience ac-
corded him prolonged applause. At it's
finish he was the recipient OF a verb
table ovation.
The first group closed with the
Aria from Pagliacci," which he gave
splendldly, showing the excellence OF
his potse and pleasing stage presence.
In the Beethoven number he brought
out to the fullest the dramatic pas
sages, showing its virility and depth,
coupled with a flawless technique.
Nothing could have been more beau
tiful thai the lovely Ava Maria given
with obbligato by Mr.. Rose. The purity
Of tonal quality and highly spiritual
Interpretation which Mr.. Ryman gave
this number were wildly impressive"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-29
RENO MAY GET BIG BOUT.

Preserved as a close secret for nearly
three weeks, it leaked out at Reno to-
day following the receipt Of o tele-
gram by one OF the most prominent
men IN sporting circles of the West
ern city and confirming what has been
anticipated ever since the passage Of
the bill legalizing boxing in this state,
over Gov. Emmett d. Boyle's sigma
ture, that boxing in this state, oyer
Gov. Emmett D. Boyle's signature, that
the Jess Willard-Jac Dempsey heavy
weight championship battle will be
staged In the city Of divorces. The
absence Of any official announcement,
Is due, many think, to a desire on Pro.
moter Richards part TO get as much
publicity as possible out OF the bid
ding for the site.
with the coming OF the flag end Of
the Havana race meeting It becomes
more and more apparent that unless
some sort of a miracle Is performed
many owners and race followers will
be left there in desperate straits, half
OF the owners being indebted to the
track for feed. Armed sentries are now
employed by the race track owners to
guard the entrances, no owner or
trainer being allowed to take a horse
from the track without first obtaining
a written permit from Curly Brown,
The daily attendance has been almost
nil.
-
Purchase Is the mystery colt Of 1919.
George Odom, who trained for the
Brighton stable which owned Purchase
says that he is the greatest colt he
ever saw and that he will rise to won
derful heights as a three-year-old, De-
spite his failure TO win the Futurity
ais a ~two-year-old and his Indifferent
performances thereafter, odom predicts
that the Hlldreth colt will be the SEN
satiOn Of the tracks for this year.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-29
LOST N FOUND.

FOR plain and fancy sewing call
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-29
DAILY TEMPERATURES
United States Weather.
BIRTHS.

John A. and Mary Scott Lyons, 1851
Faxon, March 70; boy.
Charles Ernest and Mary Nelson Lam
caster, Summer and National avenues,
March 10; boy.
Cecil w, and Alice Salisbury Land
ers, $3.50 Faxon, March rs; boy.
Louis w. and Ella MCGOWAN Ceasor,
All Malvern, Feb. %, girl.
Percy H. and Amelia Russell Wood,
1856 Union, March 81; boy.
Wylie w. and Pearl Clarke Har-
well, Buntyn, Tenn, March IL; boy.
r, Il, and Marguerite Holden Acker-
man, 1919 Vance, March ~; girl.
James c. and Carrie Phlliam Will
hanson, Baptist hospital, March 25i
boy.
Lee and Emma MCGOWAN, 962 Car
well alley, March "a; girl,
James and Mile Laurs, Q a AIT
North Dunlap, March 90; boy.
Frank and Mary Jones Boldly, 1888
Jackson, March "a; girl.
Frank and Mandy ,Telmon Bell, 1910
Texas, March 16; girl.
Luther L. and Marion Adams Muir
ply, S95 Kentucky, March %; girl.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-29
MESSICK SCHOOL WINS
%0RAT0RlCAL CONTEST

John Corbett, Of Messick school, won
the oratorical contest which was held
among teams from the Shelby county
schools Friday night at Capleville. He
spoke on Empire Builders" Lee Per-
son, q. Bolton college, was adjudged
second honor and Ford N, Taylor, Jr.,
got a SIS. gold piece as the first prize.
Others among the contestants were
Wander Bryan, OF Collierville; Alvah
Ham, Of BaEtlett; James u. Holmes, Of
Caplevllle; Robert b. Field, Of Cordova;
Rob Cooper, Of Arlington, and Emf
Moore, Of Neshoba.
Miss Mildred English. principle of
Capleville school, presided, and musical
numbers were given by the school
chorus. Judge +. M. Guthrie, H. o.
Browne and ]. Hamar made the awards.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-29

(All rights reserved by Collyer's News
Bureau,)
CHICAGO, March 2s.-"Clean Racing
Here" is apparently the slogan under
which the oaklawn officials propose to
conduct the present race meeting at
Hot Springs. Seemingly believing that
an ounce Of prevention is worth a
pound OF cure, Judge Nelson and his
associates have given several riders
whose regulations were not Of the best,
a clear understanding Of the fact that
they had no chance to ride there.
Foremost is the case Of Jockey En-
sor. Notwithstanding that this rider
is under contract to such an intluen-
tial owner as p, A. Clark, Judge Nell
son informed the boy that his presence
IN the saddle was not wanted at Oak
lawn. Ensor, quit the New Orleans
meeting before its close and went to
Hot Springs with an idea of accepting
engagements. While no official ruling
was made against him at the Crescent
City, reports Of unsatisfactory rides
there apparently were sufficient 10 In
duce Nelson's actions.
The case Of Eddie Martin offers an
other example OF Nelson's adherence TO
what he thinks best for the turf. The
former Mcdowell rider was suspended
at the Hot Springs meeting one year
ago. Nelson's action at the time was
Viewed lightly, friends Of Martin APP
pearing to believe that he would have
nc trouble In riding at the subsequent
Kentucky meetings. The unexpected
happened, however, when the Kentucky
officials refused TO let him ride without
Nelson's consent, something which has
been withheld ever since and which
still seems in the distant future not
withstanding the efforts which have
been made In Martins behalf since the
opening Of the present meeting.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-29
win uncover Stars.
Today Is Anniversary Of Mem
orable Battle Staged in
Memphis Between Stars.

The defeat of Tommy West, the
famous Brooklyn, middleweight. Mt
Memphis, IS years ago today. March
20, 1901, by a comparative novice named
Marvin Hart, was n Of those n
pected results that upsets all dope and
calculations OF the flstic w%lseacres. Old
time Memphis fight fans well remem-
Der the memorable battle.
Tommy West had been going along
topping over the best to the canvas,
and when his manager matched him
with Hart he figured the result Of the
battle MS Gin" already, for he had Just
given Tommy Ryan one of the hardest
battles OF his life. He took things easy
for the "setup," figuring on a couple
OF his wicked punches to end matters
early, but he was in fair physical shape
when he crawled through the ropes tina
evening.
The bout was full OF action from the
opening gong, and II was only after
Hart had taken all the two-fisted pun,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-29
RABBIT AND PIGEON
MEN BUSY FOR SHOW

There will be a meeting of the Tri-
State. Rabbit and Pigeon association
Tuesday evening on the second floor
OF the Chamber OF Commerce.
Plans for the coming exhibit which
is 10 be held at $50 South Main street
on April 10, 20, Fl and 81, will be dis
cussed at length. A. Seelbinder, sec
rotary Of the association, reports more
than a hundred entries In pigeons up
TO the present time and 1876 rabbits.
j. Fl. Plegge, official Judge and register
of the National Fanciers' and Breeders
association, will arrive from st. Louis
on April 10 to begin his work of reg
isterlng all stock eligible, He will re-
main in the city until after the close
Of the exhibit.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-29
DE ORC TAKES LEAD.

DETROIT, March 2s.-Alfred de Orc,
worlds three cushion billiard champion,
took a lead OF Is points over Gus
block OF their 1b0-point match for the
title here last night. Last nights play
went sc innings and Copulos scored 81
points, while the champion made so.
DeOro maintained an advantage OF 10
points or more all the way after the
tenth inning. DeOro made q high run
of 6 and Copulos 4. Their average is
.757 and .515, respectively. Play will
continue through Saturday.