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Evening star., 1919-08-31

two English dealers In glassware in
the very same block on Queens road.
and both Of them filled their windows
and showcases with the handsomest
patterns of lamps and shades. At
first the tide of native customers
seemed to flow about evenly into the
two establishments, but gradually the
gentleman on the left, whom we will
call Brown, found his list Of GUS
toners growing shorter and shorter,
while his neighbor and rival, whom
we may call Jones' rubbed his hands
in delight at the sight of the con-
stantly increasing number of his pa
irons. Their stock in trade was so
nearly alike and the arrangement of
the goods in their windows SO very
similar that the European mind was
at loss to account for the shifting
of the tide, especially as the prices
were identically the same"
What, then, was the secret?" in
quired our tourist on behalf of a
much interested and listening circle.
"Why, 1t was simply this" replied
the surgeon with smile: Brown was
content to have the large Chinese
sign in the window simply say in its
golden characters, Crystal Globes
while Jones, who had been wise and
crafty enough to consult an old mis-
sionary on the subject. advertised his
wares by the striking title Of Dragon
Bubbles"
"Well. what Of that? What could
they run after bubbles rather than
crystals? Is 1t simply because they
are human like the rest of us and. as
the poets and philosophers tell us. we
all spend our lives really in chasing
bubblesw
"Oh, no. that's the western idea
not the eastern-and you mustn't
make the popular mistake Of putting
occidental thought and reason into
the oriental brain. for that's what
causes three-quarters of all the trou-
BILE between them. The difference lies
just here: A globe Of crystal or glass
Is to the Chinese mind simply a piece
of inanimate and material nature, a
cold. dead and lifeless thing like the
rock or sand from which 1t Gomez
beautiful and attractive, but not alive
or capable of communicating life or
any attendant blessing to mankind.
On the other hand. the bubble formed
frnv $4a H..
dragon-himself the king Of nature
and embodiment Of all its forms of
life-is not only a beautiful and liv-
ing thing in itself, but conveys to it's
fortunate possessor the vivifying
qualities Of all the animal kingdom.
So you see. to have hanging from
the ceiling a lamp globe that bears
the name of the dragon bubble
would convey infinitely more good
luck to a native home than all the
crystal globes in the worldw
Remarkably interesting and clever
story, that!' exclaimed Maj. Perkins
from Bombay. as he laid down his
cheroot and drew out of his pocket a
notebook. "rll just jot 1t down here
at once before 1 forget 1t. BY Jove!
You can learn something new here
every day. just as you can in India,
don't you know. Dragon Bubbles
Very good! Very good! I'll not for
get that in many a day, not l. And
now, gentlemen. as it's a very warm
afternoon. suggest we all have little
liquid refreshments and imagine we
see genuine dragon bubbles sparkling
on the soda, eh?"
lie rang the bell for the boy, but
before giving him the order for the
liquids he thought he would just get
Evening star., 1919-08-31
The Crystal.
Globe

ENTLEMEN, you can take
my word for 1t, the Chi
nese are the very best and
a ~ La,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-26

Work was commenced this morning
on the remodeling of the house at the
corner Of Lemon street and Tennes-
see avenue, across the street from the
government bullying, which will be
converted into q modern apartment
house Of two stories. This house is
the property of Miss Helen Cochrane,
and the improvements call for an ex-
penditure of about $4,000. The COM
pleted building will be very attrac-
tive in appearance, and will contain
five apartments, all Of which have al
ready been rented. The work of re
modelling is in the hands Of CoptrAc-
tor Walter Wilson, which is guar
antee that the work will be iirst-
class in every respect.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-26
WORK SOON TO
START ON PLANT
CITY ROAD
The Plant City Courier says:

The Plant City Courier says:
It will not be long before the ac-
tual operations of completing the
three main roads out Of Plant City,
leading to the Polk county line via
Coronet, to Lakeland via Plant City
and to the Pasco county line via
Knights, will be under way-in fact,
preliminary work already has been
done, and work on concrete base
bridges to span Howell creek, in the
Springfield section, and Blackwatcr
creek north of knights, has been in
progress several weeks
With reference to the surety and
personal bonds required of the con-
tractors, the Tampa Times of Friday
says:
Surety bond to cover the Davis &
Webb contract in the $S75,000 road
bond issue was ready for presenta-
ton to the County Commissioners to-
day at their weekly meeting, but was
not formally presented as the board
asked that the personal bond be pre-
scented first. The personal bond had
been sent away for signatures, it is
understood, and had not been re-.
turned this morning.
"The surety bond was glanced over
by members of the board and their
attorney and they are understood to
have expressed satisfaction as to its
acceptability. The personal bond will
be ready for presentation next week,
it is understood.
"In the meantime, work of laying
the curbing on the west coast road is
progressing with prospects FOR the
actual laying Of pavement by July 1,
Mr.. Webb said today. The curbing
is going down fast. BY Tuesday it
will have been completed from the
Rocky Point Golf Club to Meats
store at the turn Of the road just
outside OF the city limits. Asphalt
blocks are being turned out at the
plant of the Florida Asphalt Paving
Block Company today and delivery is
expected to start Monday"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-26

The Fire Department was called TO
the corner Of Rose street and Massa-
chusetts avenue at 1885 today. to ex-
tinguish a small blaze in the engine
Of Mr.. W. l.. Kings car. The fire
was put out Immediately with chem
icals, no damage being done to the
machine. The car backfired and ig-
nited some gasoline that was leaking,
which caused smoke to issue from the
engine, and 1t was then that Mr.. King
decided it was safer to desert the
ship and let the Fire Department take
a hand, which they did in a most sat-
isfactory manner.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-26
10000 LEPERs IN JAPAN
Toxic, June 26.-There are at pres
ent about 10000 lepers in Japan, ac-
cording to an estimate Of the Toxic
Asahi.

Reports from the far east indicate
that Korea is once again shoulder
ing bed of revolution. Frequent erup-
lions are reported-aborative at
tempts to throw off the yoke of Japan.
Hatred Of Japan is widespread and
intense among the Koreans; they re-
gard themselves as having been be-
trayed into the hands of Japan by the
powers; and now, their case being
hopeless and conditions intolerable, It
is easier, they say, to die in protest
than in submission. Uprisings and
conspiracies are said to be the order
of the day; and even Japan herself
feels that SOME radical departure
from present methods must soon be
taken IL q successful and prosperous
development of Korea is to be as
sured.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-26

Mr.. and Mrs. McGunegal, OF STRAIT
ford, Ontario, are expected to arrive
tonight to make their home here.
These excellent people were located
through the efforts of Mr.. Ross Nc
Leod, through whom they purchased
the silkett grove, on the Barlow road.
and also the VIM grove, near Griffin.
For the next two months Mr. and
Mrs. McGunegal will occupy the
Harnly home on Massachusetts, ave
nue. and Lemon street, the Harnlys
having left for visit to chadbourne'
n. G..
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-26
TENT MEETINGS GROWING
IN INTEREST EACH NIGHT

The tent meeting on West Lemon
street being conducted by the First
Baptist church is growing In attend
ance and interest The largest crowd
yet was present to hear Mr.. Entz-
minger Wednesday night. Every
body is cordially invited to all the
services. Preaching every night at
S;45 Good singing.
The tent Is on a big vacant lot In
the 800 block on West Lemon street
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-26
SCHEDULE ARRANGED
FOR SEASONS BALL GAMES

On the first page Of this issue will
be found the 1919 schedule Of the
Florida State Baseball League. The
season will be devided into two
halves, the first half ending August
is, and the winner Of the first half
and the winner of the second half
will play a deciding series Of seven
games for the pennant at the end of
the season.
President Henley is highly pleased
with his success in securing players,
land is emphatic in the statement that
he will give Lakeland ball team
this season of which the town will
be proud.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-26

an advertisement to property owners
relative to placing liens upon the
property abutting upon said streets
and avenues was ordered made ac-
cording to law, and the seventh day
OF July at 900 a. m. was set as the
day. on which to hear complaints, II
any, from those interested in said
property. The said reports were or
dered filed, and are as follows: (See
reports).
Applications for the offices of San
itary Inspector and Street Foreman.
and for Chief of Police were read and
taken under consideration; but action
thereon was on motion deferred until
the return of the Mayor, and said ap-
plications were ordered filed until
next session Of the Commission.
On motion the Commission ad-
journed.
FRANK H. THOMPSON,
Attest: Vice Chairman.
H. L. swatts, City Clerk.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-26

Mrs. j. d. Griffin was made ex-
tremely happy this morning by the
receipt of a wire apprising her of the
arrival Of her son, Sergeant Algie
Spivey, who has just. reached the
United States from France, and VINO
will 60 to Camp Dix to be mustered
out. He will soon be greeting his
friends in Lakeland.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-26

Mrs. s. M. Stephens many friends
will be glad to learn that she is now
able to walk OH crutches, after being
confined to her bed for the past two
months with severely injured limb.
The Stephens home being remod-
eled into one of the handsomest
homes in this section, and It was
while walking from one cross beam to
another that she lost her footing and
fell, cutting her limb to the bone be-
tween the ankle and the knee. The
best OF surgical attention has been
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-26
NOTICE BOY SCOUTS

Troop No. l will meet this evening
at o'clock at the Presbyterian
church; also all patrol leaders Of
Troop Q and 8 report
Troop and will meet Friday
evening at 5 o'clock in the X. of p.
Hall.
BY order of
T. STANLEY FILBERT, s. M.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-26

First Sergeant Fred W. Eaton
reached home last night from France
after eleven months service il that
country. His many friends are CIV
ing him a most cordial welcome. He
served his country we'll lover there"
and, while he is glad he had the ex-
perience, he is more than glad to be
back in Lakeland once more,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-26

The Lake Pharmacy is making some
marked improvements, which will
make Of this one Of the classest drug
stores in the city. The entire front
Is being arranged go it may be en-
tirely opened, and glass doors in
stalled for closing purposes only.
Contractor Wilson has the work in
charge.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-26

Mr.. e. N. Good, cashier of the
First National Bank, accompanied by
his family, returned yesterday from
Bristol, Tenn, where they have aeeE
the guests Of relatives the past month,
Mr.. Good being on his annual vaca-
ton, They had a fine trip and a
most enjoyable one.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-26

Conductor j. A. Ratliff, wife and
baby, left this morning for the noun
tains of North Carolina, where Mrs. .
Ratliff and the little one will remain
for the next two months, Mr.. Ratlift
returning after he ensconces them
comfortably, returning later for his
vacation.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-26

Mr.. B. H. Harnly and family left
IN their car this morning for Chad
bourne, N. G. They were accompan
led by Mrs. Frank Sanford and
daughter, who are on their way to
Lyndonville, VT, where they will
spend several weeks at Mrs. Santord's
old home. Mr.. and Mrs. Harnly ex-
pect to return to Lakeland liz Sep
TENDER.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-26
Lakeland L1cOr1ics

Mr.. and Mrs. D. s. Whitehurst
are the proud parents of a fine boy,
Donald Eugene, born Wednesday af-
ternoon. Mother and son are doing
nicely. Mr.. Whitehurst is wearing
the smile that will not wear off.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-26

Earl Wilder has returned from Key
West, where he has been in the navy,
having received his honorable dis
charge. He is glad to get back home
and his friends are mighty glad to
have him back.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-26

Fred H. Ivy, to the delight of his
family, reached home Unexpectedly
yesterday afternoon, having received
his honorable discharge from the
Naval Reserves. Fred is a son Of
Mrs. N. s. Ivy and a grandson of
DR.. and Mrs. W. A. Scruggs, who
reside at 1901 South Mo. Ave
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-26

Mr.. B. O, Jeffcott and son, Hugh.
and Mrs. G. White and daughter,
Miss Bess White. have returned from
Naples on-the-Gulf, where they were
members of delightful house party,
spending two weeks at this splendid
resort. They report the bathing fine
and the fishing unusually good.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-26

FOR SALE-20 acre splendid truck
farm, 2 IL miles from Lakeland de.
pot, living house, barn and pack
ing house, at bargain; all under
fence; 16 acres in cultivation. WIN
take late Model 5 passenger car
as first payment. Balance ono and
two years. Write Box 1872. Dade
City, Fla. 9l92
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-26

given the injury, with the result that
MRS. Stephens is at last beginning to
walk with the aid of crutches, and
her many friends sincerely trust she
will soon be entirely recovered.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-26

Rev. J. R. cason and Rev. L. D.
Lowe will exchange pulpits next Sun
Gay, the latter going to Orlando for
the day, while Rev. Cason will
preach at the First Methodist church
here at both the morning and evening
services.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-26

Mr.. J. Everett Bryant, couny road
superintendent, is in the city today.
He has been working the convicts In
the Auburndale section, and has
about completed his work there.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-26

Bob Layton left today for Licking
ton, Kentucky, where he will visit
relatives the remainder of the sum-
mer.
Evening star., 1919-03-14
VICE PRESIDENT OF US.
is SIS YEARS OLD TODAY
Mr.. Marshall One Of Most Popular
Presiding Officers in History
Of Senate.

Vice President Thomas r. Marshall
Is celebrating today the sixty-fifth
anniversary Of his birth. The Vice
President is in Arizona, whittier he
and Mrs. Marshall went soon after
Congress adjourned last week.
The Vice President, who is serving
his second term. is ono Of the most
popular presiding officers in the his
tory Of the Senate. His decisions and
enforcement Of the rules of the Sem
ate have been rendered with impair
tiality. With the opening Of the next
Congress he will have the unusual ex-
perience of presiding over a republi-
can Senate. although a democrat.
Vice President Marshall was born in
North Manchester, Wabash county,
Ins., March ~. 1884, the son of DR..
Daniel n. aHd Martha A. Marshall.
He Is q graduate Of Wabash College
In tho class Of 1873.
When he WAS twenty-one years old
he began the practice of law in Co
lumbia City, Ind, and continued TO
practice that profession until 1908,
when he was elected governor Of In
diana. He was elected Vice President
on the democratic ticket with Presi-
dent Wilson in 1912, and was re-
elected in 1916
Evening star., 1919-03-14
7WO-CENT RATE ON ALL
LETTERS AGAIN JULY |.
Assistant Postmaster General
Koons Believes Service Soon
Will Be Improved.

Two-oent postage on letters going
outside the city will be resumed July /.
in accordance with legislation passed by
Congress just before adjournment
Il am pleased to announce" said
First Assistant Postmaster General
Koons, that as soon as the armistioe
was signed q reduction in the rate Of
postage, on hrst-class mail was advo-
Gated, the necessary legislation Sc
cured and will become effective July /
next"
Not long ago l.. fost Office De-
partment sent out a circular letter
asking the public to inform the de-
partment of suggestions for better
ment Of the service.
number. according to Mr.. Koons. COM
with consequent delays in mail.
Mr.. koons expresses the belief that
with the country rapidly adjusting it.
self to a peace basis railroad service
will gradually return to normal and
correct this complaint against mail
service.
In reference to complaints received
about damage to parcel post ship
ments, Mr.. Koons said strict instruc-
tions have been issued to all postal
employees to see that packages are Sc
curely tied before being accepted and
also to see that they are handled with
utmost care in the post office.
In summing up his discussion Of
the letters received in reply to his cir
cular, Mr.. koons states:
Il wish to express again my appre-
citation Of the cordial reception ac-
corded my previous letter and to as
sure the writer's Of responses thereto
Of my earnest desire to make the pos-
tai service meet their needs"
Evening star., 1919-03-14
POLICEMAN JACK DIES
At SIBLEY HOSPITAL
Succumbs to Heart Disease-Fu.
neral VIII Be Held Mon
day Afternoon.

Policeman Edward F. Jack, who
had been on tho Inactive list for some
time, died at sibley Hospital yester-
day. He had been a sufferer from
heart disease and had been given
light employment In the police de-
partment the past year or more. Only
about ten days ago he visited police
headquarters and asked that he be
given an assignment at the house Of
detention. His request was not COM
piled with, however. because police
surgeons reported him a. being una
BILE to perform duty.
The deceased. . native Of Delaware.
was born June Is, 1865. and was a
machinist prior to July /, 1898, whom
he was appointed a member of the
police force. He 10 survived by his
wife and two children Of his first
~ife's. Funeral services will be held
at his late home, 1920 9th street,
Monday afternoon at o'clock. and
will be conducted by members of
Lebanon Lodge. r. A. A. NJ. of which
organization he was . member. In
terment will be in Glenwood ceme-
terry.
Evening star., 1919-03-14
FAMILY At CELEBRATION
OF SD ANNIVERSARY
Mr.. and Mrs. W. q. Haycock Greet
ed by Representatives Of Four
Generations at Observance.

Four generations were represented
at the ffty-third' wedding anniver-
sary celebration Of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam H. Haycock. at tho family resi-
denoe. 5000 Q street northwest last
night. Twenty-Five children and
grandchildren called in q body to
spend the evening with the couple in
celebration of the occasion.
Little David LIE Grand Haycock, son
Of Archer L. Haycock. was the only
great-grandson. and. as such, received
special attention along with Mr.. and
Mrs. Haycock. Among those present
were Mr.. and Mrs. w. Hunter Hay
cock and children; Mr.. and Mrs. A NJ.
Haycock and children. Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert l. Haycock. and Mrs. Harry
Evening star., 1919-03-14
WILL ENTERTAIN SOLDIERS.
~" Groups Going to ouantico and
Humphreys Today.

Two groups Of 7. M. G. A. entertain
ers win leave Washington this afternoon
for the down-river camps to entertain
the soldiers. The group going to Guam
tico is composed Of Misses Agnes and
Margaret walters. Juvenile entertain
ers: Miss Ethel Miner. popular songs:
Miss Edith Athey. accompanist. and
Miss Kruger. reader. Tho group going
to Camp Humphreys consists Of Miss
Epperson. A. B. Griffith. Miss Howison,
Miss Gazvey and Miss Helen Gerer.
The 7. n e. A. secretaries yesterday
again sent out IN appeal for amateur
and professional theatrical talent in
washington to help out in the enter
tainments at tho camps in this district.
There are several hundred people al
ready on the list. but with giving two
or three entertainments a week at the
camps in tho vicinity Of Washington.
the 7. II. c. A. says, they are soon used
up and the soldiers like to see new
faces and new entertainers.
Evening star., 1919-03-14

N. Heacock and daughter. J. W. Mar
shall. son-in-law. of Charlottesville,
Va, also was present Letters and
telegrams of congratulation were re-
ceived from their sons. Mahlon L.
Haycock Of Norfolk, va. ana Ira c.
Haycock Of Wilburton, Okla. and
Evening star., 1919-03-14
Judge Phillips, Former M. c., Dies.

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. March IL
Judge Joh7 F. Phillips Of Kansas
City. former member Of Congress and
for moro than twenty years judge of
tho federal district court for the
western district OF Missoura, has died.
hero. Judge Phillips was eighty-five
years old
Evening star., 1919-03-14

from their daughter. llrs. Harold s.
Calkins Of Kearnville, Cal
Mr.. and Mrs. Haycock were married
at Appomattox. Va. At The cleo4 OF
the civil war. and immediately took "A
train for Georgetown, whore they.
have resided ever sinca.
Evening star., 1919-03-14
Marshal Haig's New Command.

LONDON. March 13 tby tho Asso-
ciated Press)-Eield Marshal Sir
Douglas Haig has been appointed to
succeed Gen. Sir William H. Robert
son as commander-in-chief of the
homo forces. Gen. Robertson is to be
commander in chief of the army Of
the Rhine.
Evening star., 1919-03-14
PLANS FOR MORE
POSTAL STATIONS
Postmaster Chance Consid-
ering Locations in Three
Sections Of City.

Three more classified postal stations
probably viii be opened by Postmas-
ter NJ. o. Chance in the near future. to
help make up for the steady reduction
in the number Of drug store stamp
windows.
The post Office, it is understood. is
considering locations for new branches
in the vicinities Of 7tt street and
Maryland avenue northeast, 14th
street and Rhode Island avenue north
west and one in tho southwest Sec
ton Of tho city.
II these stations are opened there
will be total Of twenty-four classi-
ned branch Offices. In January. 1918.
Contract Stations Decrease.
Contract stations. however. have
gone out Of existence steadily. from a
total Of sixty-nine in January OF last
year to twenty-five at the present time.
A CLASSIFIED station is in charge OF a
regular postal clerk and renders all
the service of the main post Office.
stamp window, and in the past nearly
all Of them have been located in drug
stores.
Difficulty in keeping clerks and in
creased business brought to the city
by the war led many druggists to
give up the stamp windows because
they did not feel that they would di-
vide their time between the post Of
fee and their own business.
Because the classified station in
charge Of a postal clerk renders bet
ter service. Mr.. Chance is endeavor-
ing in every case possible to replace
the closing contract stations with the
larger branch Offices.
Evening star., 1919-03-14
Stamp Machine in Use.

The stamp machine, which has been
tried several times, again has made
its appearance in a number Of the
drug stores that have given UP the
post Office stomp window. Machines
in. operation in. some of the drug
stores sell two 2-cent stamps for s
cents and four 1-cent stamps for 5
cents. These machines have helped to
a certain extent in meeting the de-
mand for stamps in neighborhoods
which have lost their drug store
stamp windows. These machines are
not operated by the Post Office De-
partment.
The Post office Department has at
various times tried automatic stamp
sellers. none - which impressed the
authorities sufficiently to be put in
service.