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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-30
Con Men Brought
Aged Man Here
But Failed To
Victimize Him

Inc st. Petersburg Independent
contains the following story Of how
an aged man was brought from that
city to Lakeland by tie wire tappers.
The story follows:
age is no protection against the
Vaccinations of the gang of conf
dence men working in st. Petersburg;
III fact, the gang seems to find old
men easier victims and therefore
goes after the winter visitors who
are advanced in years and with fac
ulties somwhat impaired. The latest
near-victim of the gang working here
is winter visitor who is SO years old
Inc old man met a member of the
gang and was taken to Lakeland.
from Tampa, where new game was
tried out on him. 1t was not sue
cessful. The elderly man became
suspicious and returned to st. Peters
burg and has not seen the confidence
men since. The visitor here, a re-
tired banker from the North, was per-
suaded to accompany chance ac-
Qualntance on trip to Fort Myers.
The two men stopped in Tampa and
then went to Lakeland. On the way
there a wallet was found, in the
smoking car of the train, by the conf
dence man.
This wallet was returned to its
owner, or the man who said he was
the owner, in the hotel at Lakeland
The owner of the pocketbook was
very grateful for the recovery of his
property and offered to advance to
the finders $4,000 each with which
they were to buy municipal bonds and
then sell them to the owner CT the
wallet, who said he was buyer for a
bond house and could buy the bonds,
for his house, at an advance over
what was paid for the bonds by the
finders of the wallet.
The st. Petersberg visitor, who had
gone along that far then decided that
the deal was not straight and that he
did not care to be mixed up in 1t so
he went to his room, rumpled up his
bed as though he had slept in 1t,
went to the passenger station and
took a tEain. for Tampa where he
spent the night. He returned to st.
Petersburg the next day.
How the man was to be relieved of
his money, or persuaded to sign notes,
by means of the municipal bond pur.
chase game, did not develop as the
man selected as the victim did not 90
along with the sharpers far enough
to find out what was their game, but
he is convinced that the game was
crooked.
He says that the man who persuad
ed him to go to Lakeland called him.
self Ney and one Of the men arrested
at st. Augustine as members of the
confidence gang gave his name as
Ney so that the two men may be one
and the same.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-30

Mr.. A. r. Chisolm, formerly resi-
dent Of Lakeland, during which time
he was connected with the paving
company which laid Lakeland's first
paving, spent yesterday and today in
Lakeland, attending to business mat
ters. He was kept busy greeting his
many friends, and he declares there is
no place like Lakeland. He owns a
nice eight-acre orange grove south
west Of town, and says he wouldn't
part with it for anything as he wants
to make Lakeland his home some day.
He Is with the Texas Company In the
Asphalt Department, and makes his
headquarters in Atlanta.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-30
Winter Visitors
Club To Enjoy
Fine Program

The Winter Visitors Club will, ,o,a
a social meeting in the Tourists, to- r nO,a
tomorrow evening at o'clock az .,
winch time the following interes,,r . ;
program will be rendered, to which All
vited: ore III
oong-By Quartette, composed .,
MISS Catherine Kaufman. Mrs W
Bedenbaugh, Mr.. wittenberr and NJ,
u. l.. Wickman.
Banjo selection-Mr. H. T. Hons
ton. ou'
heading-Mrs. G. T. Fleming
Banjo Selection-Mr. H. T. Hons.
ton. o"'
Duet-Miss Kaufman and Mr. wit.
tenberg.
Solo-Mlss Kaufman.
Mymn-"God Be With You Till w,
Meet Again" Audience.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-30
Tourists Enjoy
Picnic Today
On Shores of
Hollinysworth

"A large crowd OF Lakeland's winter
visitors have spent a most delightfu,
day on the shores of Lake Holdings,
worth today, the occasion being \ MIC
mic, the first Of the season, which was
held in the Simon woodland which
slopes down to Lake Hollingswor.h on
the north shore. ii,
Cars were provided and by noon a
large crowd from practically every
State in the Union, had gathered at
the picnic grounds. The sun. which
had hid its face for the greater part
of the morning. peeped through the
mist, and finding so many splendid
people assembled for a good time.
came out and let It's beams brighten
the landscape-and sucha landscape
10 ether part of the United States
could furnish at this season Of the
year. The tables. laden with every
good thing imaginable, were spread
beneath beautiful oaks, whose moss
covered branches are the delight Of al!
who come here from the north: the
waters Of the lake fringed on all sides
bys orange groves laden with golden
fruit, seemed to fairly invite the
northern visitors to try their luck, as
The finny tribe jumped here and there,
truly demonstrating they were there
for the taking.
An ideal Florida winter day, an ideal
company, a bountiful dinner and
pleasant social intercourse, ali con-
bined to make Of the first tourist pic
mic Of the season a great success.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-30

With the fine weather we have beer
having for the past two or three
weeks cabbage have been heading up
rapidly and shipments are moving
daily. S. P. James, has already ship
red about six carloads and the prices
received were very satisfactory. Mr..
James has between so and 100 acres
planted to this crop and will clean
up several thousand dollars. Other
cabbage owners are having splendid
success with their crop and most all
have contracted the entire field at a
satisfactory price to northern buyers.
Barlow Record.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-30

Mr.. Hale Kirk, of the Hale Kirk
Photographic Company Of New York
City, who Is engaged in Photographic
publicity, is in Lakeland with a view
Of interesting the city in doing some
Advertising in northern magazines, il
lustrating same with local views. Mr..
Kirk has some wonderful pictures OF
various resorts, and there is no doubt
but that much good comes to COM
munity through the medium of this
Advertising.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Smith have
returned to Lakeland to the delight Of
their friends, who will be pleased TO
learn they expect to live here. Mr.
Smith has just been given an honor,
able discharge from Camp Shelby.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-30
InS0ciety
Sixth Annual Elks' Ball
A Delightful Event

A large crowd attended the Sixth
Annual Elks ball last night at the
Elks' Club, the large ball room being
we'll filled with dancers from this
city and nearby towns, all of whom
greatly enjoyed the delightful affair
Splendid music was furnished by
Hartzells orchestra, which is one Of
the best musical organizations in
Florida. Delicious fruit punch was
served later in the evening.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-30

Capt. 3. L. Bouchard's friends will
be interested to learn that he has been
stationed by the government at Wash.
ipgton, D. G., where he is connected
with the Surplus Property Traffic Da.
partment. He will probably be there
for some months yet.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-30

The intermediate Department OF
the Baptist Sunday School will have
a social on Sunday evening at 1880 in
the Pastorium.
Games, contests and refreshments
will make the evening a pleasant one
for the young people.
Any boys and girls of the teen age
Who would like to JOIN this Depart
mont are also cordially invited to At
tend REPORTER.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-30

DR.. and Mrs. e. W. Oneal Of Min
neapolis, Mimi, have arrived in the
city to visit DR.. Oneals parents and
his sister, the latter Mrs. c. A. Cole
They have many friends here who are
glad to welcome them.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-30
A CARD OF THANKS

Mr.. and Mrs. G.. j. Bryant hereby
express their thanks to the physicians,
ministers, nurses and friends foc their
untiring efforts and many expressions
Of kindness and sympathy in the sick
hess and death of their beloved daugh-
GERS, Viola and Sallie.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-30

Rev. and Mrs. f. H. Callahan have
as their guest far several months,
Mrs. D. w. Fooks Of Paducah, Ky.
Mrs. Fooks is the wife of Rev. D. W.
Fooks who will be kindly remembered
by Lakeland people, having conducted
a series Of meeting the Cumberland
Presbyterian church several years
ago.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-30

Mr.. E. L. Cordery's friends will
learn with regret that he is confined
to his home by a second attack Of ir-
Auenza. The first was a light attack
but the variety he now has seems to
be the real thing. His friends trust
he will soon be much improved.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-30
W0man's Club to Have
Called Meeting TOMORROW

A called meeting Of the Woman's
Club will be held tomorrow after
noon at o'clock at the Woman's
Club building. Special matters OF
business are to come up and full az
tendance is desired.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-30
SHE WAS NATURALLY STARTLED

A woman who had married the Sec
oad time heard some one trying to
insert a latch-key into the door early
In the morning.
"Who is there" she demanded.
your late husband" was the reply.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-30
NJ, VI. Club Meets
Tomorrow Afternoon

The NJ. M. Club or the Order Of
the Eastern Star meets tomorrow af'
ternoon in the Masonic Hall. Mrs.
Cornelison hostess. All members and
all visiting Stars cordially invited.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-30
Lakeland
LacOnios

orme Robb returned home yester
day from Key West, having been dis.
charged from the Navy.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-03
EX-KAISER STILL
 SAVING WOOD

Amerongen. May 2O.---Forner Elm peror William sawed his 2,000th tree recently in the presence of the Ben unck family and the Burgomaster of Amerongen. The tree has been cut up into blocks inscribed "2000 W. Il" and seven have been presented to his friends in Amerongen.
 There were festivities at the castle in honor of the confirmation of Count Bentincks youngest son, Herr Hohen- zollern's saving companion After the religious ceremony, the boy was summoned to the castle where the one time monarch congratulated him and gave him gold tie-pin representing a crowned eagle. personally attaching the pin to his compaion's tie.
 In the village one occasionally hears such questions as: What is the feI- low doing here; formerly he had no use for Amerongen. The sooner he clears out the better, for you never know what may happen to us while he is here"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-03
IRISH CENSOR STILL BUSY

Dublin, June 3. -(Correspondenc of The Associated Press) The Irish censorship has not been entirely dis continued as has that of England. Major Bryan Cooper, formerly Union ist member of Parliament for South Dublin. has been appointed press cen sor for Ireland succeeding Lord De- cieS who has resigned.
 The Irish censorship, however Is declared to be voluntary and no pa per is required to submit copy to the censor. But as the penalties for ob jectionable publications will still re- main, and may involve seizure of plant and machinery, 1t is expected that the newspapers will make them selves safe by taking the censor's opinion on all doubtful matter. The government declares that ''in the in tereSts of the peace of the country It is impossible for the government to permit any section of the press to be used as an instrument of incite- ment to organized or other defiance of the law or for the purpose of in flaming public opinion to a pitch in which acts of lawlessness become possible But the government, adds that there Is no intention to inter- fere with legitimate political discus sion or propaganda" It is probable that while the general body of the Irish press will continue their rela- ton with the censor very much as before, the Sim Feln papers may take all risks.
 The Nationalist press complains that the censor's practice of curtail- ing the speeches of Sim Fein leaders had the effect of depriving the Irish public of any real basis for judging 2 Sim F'ein policy which they believe would have proved less attractive than it did to the Irish electors if they had known the extreme terms in which it was sometimes put for ward.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-03
US. MINISTER IS SENTENCED TO 6
 MONTHS IN JAIL

Pyeng Yang. Korea, June 3-(Cor- respondence of The Associated Press) The full text of the judgment re- gently passed by the Syeng Yang dis trict court on Rev. F. M. Mowry, an American Presbyterian missionary, of Mansfield, Ohio, has been made pub lie. Mir. Mowry was sentsnced to six months penal servitude for sheltering Korean agitators. The judgment says:
 "The accused, a pastor of the American Presbyterian mission and professor of the Sojits2 college at Pyeng Yang, established by the Pres byterian mission, became friends of, and associated with, three Korean other Korean students of the Sojitsu middle school, also bringing 10 the American Presbyterian mission.
 "On March 1, 1919, the above men toned five students. in conspiracy with the Korean members of the Presbyterian church at Pyeng Yang supported the movement. aiming at the independence of Korea, started by Heiki and his compatriots, who held a meeting of many Koreans, Chris tian believers and Korean students on the ground of the Sojitsu school on March l.
 They read a declaration of the in- dependence of Korea and distributed among the assemblage old flags of the former Korean empire and copies of the said declaration. Moreover. they made speeches explaining the object of their movement, advocating the independence of Korea and they waved former Korean flags, shouting ''Manser' (Long Live Korea.)
 Then they proceeded through the streets of Yyeng Yang. The five stu dents above mentioned who were be- ing searched for by the police went to the accused, Rev. Mowry, and re- quested him to give them a shelter at his house tn the hope that there they would not be arrested by the DO lice. The accused, knowing the fact the students were being traced by the police on account of their participa- ton in the independence movement and the mob disturbance, compiled with their request and gave shelter to them during March 5 and April 4, thus violating the law"
 MT. Mowry has appealed to higher courts and has retained the services of well known Japanese lawyer.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-03
ELECTRICIANS IN DEMAND.

Washington, June 3.-A returned soldier whatever his disability and whether or not he has had previous experience will if he is at all interest ed in the subject of electricity find some job that will be suitable for him, so great is the present demand for electrical men. It is not surpris ing that courses in electricity, either in construction, maintenance or re- pair, are popular with disa bled sol- Giers who come to the Federal Board for training. There are at present IFS men taking courses in the gen. eral subject of electricity; 13 are studying bench work and 61 are pre- pairing to be electrical engineers.
 Disabled men can fill many posi- tions in power plants, such as, switch board operators, substation operators, combustion experts, attendants of auxiliary machinery. Clerks, whose duty it is to analyze and record the daily operating charts, and compile them into cost records are being used more and more in electrical plants.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-03

but the ever need of the unfortunates she has seen and left behind still urges her to tell her story that others may feel the need of giving a helping hand and to tell what has been done in war-ridden country by American workers and with American funds.
 The speaker told of a wonderful interview she had with Cardinal Mercier, also of having been decor ated by the queen of Belgium. New town undoubtedly was entertaining a celebrity all unawares. Many thanks were extended to Mrs Irwin for the courtesy extended to all in the priv ilege of meeting her guest.
 MT. and Mrs. R. H. Burchell, Mir. and Mrs. c. B. Buchell, MT. and Mrs. H. F. Hamann of Forest Park. L. l., were holiday and Sunday guests of MT. and Mrs. James Roach of Hill Crest Farm, Hawleyville.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-03

The public is getting dissatisfied with the jazz orchestras, as they are unable to play standing on their heads and with their feet in their -mouthH.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-03

Urging adoption of his resolution asking the state department for the full text of the peace treaty. Senator Johnson read into the record the oft-qu0ted utterances of President Wilson regarding 'open diplomacy"
 Tt is rare indeed" he asserted that any speech is made in favor of the league which does not bitterly condemn Americans who think of their own country first For the first time in our history, the jealous guard ing of our own, the love of our tra- ditions, and our institutions. the pas sion for our land and our liberty have become venia1 sins.
 We have learned in the last two years a new thing in our national life national propaganda. The propa- ganda, paid for by the people them selves, has been devoted to deceivtng the people and glorifying those who by a peoples grace have been raised to high position. This process has been one of the powerful agencies for preventing people from knowing the possibilities of the league of na- tions.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-03
JOHNSON TAKES
 SLAM AT LEAGUE
 OF NATIONS PLAN

Washington, June 3. - Senator Johnson, Republican, of California told the Senate yesterday that the Paris conference dared not amend the league convenant so the declara- tion of future wars would be decided. not by established rulers, but by popular vote of the peoples con- cerned.
 Tt is not a league of nations to prevent war" he asserted. Tn its very creation it has been stripped of every idealistic purpose it ever had. It contains within itself the germs of many wars, and worse than that, l. rivets, as in the case of Shantung de- cision, the chains of tyranny upon millions of people and cements for all time unjust and wicked annexa- tions. It is a great world economic trust wherein a few men, sitting in secret, may control the economic destinies of the peoples. It is not league of peoples. nor does it any where concern itself with peoples.
 Instead of coming closer to those most concerned. the men and women for whom governments should exist, the'league goes a step farther from them. The representative of ruling powers sit far away in secret If those who wrote this document really wanted to prevent war, they would have permitted the men and women who must bear the burdens of war to determine by their votes whether or not there should be war.
 The answer Is. this is not a league to promote peace, but to protect power. Those who advocate it dare not amend it so that issue of wa- should be made by the men and wo- men who must fight and die for it.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-03
EAST0N

The young people of the Baptist church held an entertainment in their hall on Saturday evening and all though 1t was very unpleasant a large number were present and a good sum realized.
 The regular meeting of Easton grange, No 149 was held on Tues day evening the 18th of june in Night the brothers had charge of the program and supper. The following program was presented: Song by the grange; reading. Clarence A. Jen- nings; paper, J. B. Hill; remarks by J. A Sherwood; a talk by s. B. Tur- ney- After the program ice cream and cake was served. There will be a special meeting of Easton grange for bringing application for member ship on Friday evening, June 9th
 The play The Missing Links will be given in the Lyric theatre on Fri day evening. It being Brothers sal on Monday evening, June 2nd ana all the members of the cast are re- quested to be present at the Grange hall at g o'clock promptly.
 Miss Hilda McCauley has so far re- covered from her recent sickness of scarlet fever as to be able to resume her work in the Park City.
 Mir. and Mrs. E. D. Gillette and Clifford N. Gillette were recent guests of MT. and Mrs. Stephen Will son of Greenfield.
 Mrs. Frank Edwards. Jr., was a weekend guest of her parents. Mir. and Mrs. Elmer Andrews.
 Mir. and Mrs. Erwin P. Edwards and son, Sherwood. visited Mrs. Leroy Wheeler at the Bridgeport hospital on Sunday.
 The next meeting of the Four and Twenty Whist club will be held on June 5th at the home of MT. and Mrs. Chester Hull on Sport Hill- MT. and Mrs. John H. Wheeler have opened their home in this place | for the summer.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-03
WIDOW GETS LIFE
 USE 0F HOME

Life use of three story brick building at 1267 to- 1271 Pembroke street is given to Susan Banas. widow of the late Andrew Banas who died in this city on May IS, under the will offered for probate vest sterday. The re- mainder of the estate which consists of a. saloon at the same address also goes to the widow. The entire estate is valued at S6,0O0.
 Susan Banas is the executrix and Joseph Kochiss and William A. Ko- chiss are the appraisers.
 In addition to the widow the heirs at law are two sons, Andrew and William, and one daughter Mary.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-03
RARE BIRDS.

When certain soldiers from the An tipodes were in New York a little while ago, a woman was heard to say to another:
 There goes one of them Austra- lians.'
 How do you know?"
 You can tell by the Kangaroo feathers in his hat"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-03
MILNE STREET
CENTRAL AVENUE

James F. kidney I oh her A a good.'
 ' FOUR LATER, Nil. don good for kidneys Doans Kidney praise
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-03
SOUTH AMERICAN
 COUNTRIES BACK
 ANTI-TINOCISTS

San Salvador, June 2.-The govern. ments of Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua have recognized the bel ligerency of the anti-Tinoco revolu- tionists in Cost Rica, according to a despatch received here from Nica- rauga.
 The revolutionists,th advises state, have received apprscialble recognition.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-10
SETTLE $500 SUIT
Warrington County Court Now Has
Automobile Case

Warrington COuhty OOuft NOW Has
Automobile Case
Montpelier. April 4-The case of Benja-
min Gates vs.. A. l. Green in Washington
county court has beeen settled This was
an action brought by the plaintiff to re-
cover the face value of a note Of $500,
which the plaintiff as administrator Of the
estate of Maud Moore held against the
defendant.
The cases of r. B. Denny VS.. Wetmore
and Morse Granite company and Mr..
Denny VS.. the Consolidated Quarries COM
pany have been settled, It was reported
this morning.
The next case Is that of Fuller Weed VS..
George Caustic covenant. The arguments
were completed yesterday In the case Of
]. E. Wright VS.. Frank MCGUIRE. The
testimony presented by the defense was
to show that the neglect was on the part
of the plaintiff. that there was plenty Of
room for the plaintiff to pass the auto
mobile Of the defendant at the time of
the accident IL he had driven his motor
cycle as close to the curbing as good
judgment demanded. The defendant en-
deavored to show that in going around
the end Of the dead car he had to go
to the left Of the center of the road a
little bit and that in 80 doing he still left
room enough for the motorcycle to pass
The witnesses who testified for the plain
tin were +. o. Lee, G. B. Gladding. Henry
Ahern. Mrs. Ahern, Esther McMimm and
A. NJ. Flanders; for the defendant. Mr..
Wright. John Martin. Michael Bennett,
John Blakeley, Thomas Murphy, Edward
Mcdonald, Torrance and Frank Mcclure.
The jury returned verdict for the plain
tiff to recover Sis.