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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-09-20
OUR QUEER PRIVATE
WAR IN .HAYT| AND
SAW DOMINGO

Hand grenadcS and machine guns
are to be used in subjugating the
Dominican and the IIaytian Within
the very near future $500 additional
United States marines arc to DO sent
to San Domingo. They will be arm
cd with grcnadcs and the latest ma
chine guns. They will cooperate with
the 5000 marines now in that " re
public" in the hope that before the
citizens OF the United States really
learn what is going on the trouble
can be brought to an end.
There have been marines in San
Domingo for three years. There have
been, toe marines in Hayti for as
long. How long they will remain
there is II problem that no one can
answer now.
We'll he here for n hundred years
at the rate things are progressing
now, remarked Il high military Off
cial to the writer a short time back.
Few i'll the United States know
that we really have wars" with the
Dominicans and the Haytians. The
strictcst OF ccnsorships is maintain
cd, newspaper accounts of happenings
on the island-both "rcpublics" are
on the same island-cannot be sent
through the mails, officers who have
served down there dare not talk OF
what they have seen or what they
experienced. Privatcs who have serv
ed in these sub-tropical places know
little of what is going on OH the in
side and when they do ''kick OUT
and return home their stories are
not always wholly coherent or credi
bic.
Some day the history of the Unit
ed States occupation OF Hayti and
San Domingo will he written. The
names Of the American boys who
have fallen victims to the bullets or
knives or machetes OF natives will be
made known. The almost unbelieve
able hardships suffered by our troops
will be described and then we will
ask ono another, "Whnt was It all
about anyhow"
Tho Domincans have not been con
quercd: nor have tile Haytians. Both
peoples make an outward show of
fricndliness; also they spit at Unit
ed States uniform after first assur-
ing themselves that the wcarer Of
that uniform is ignorant Of the saliva
eXpelling process.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-09-20
HAIRED FOR AMERICANS.

DOmnlcanS hate the Americans: SO
do the Ilaytians. Nothing plcases the
citizen OF either country more than
TO take Il shot ut the wcarcr OF Uncle
Sans livery, provided OF course, the
shooter is behind an adobe wall or n
tree al in the window of n house.
Few s:Iipcrs though take advantage
of this mousse business; the risk is
too great.
Neither the Dominican nor the Hay
tian is Il good shot. They shoot from
the hip and take n chance. It's good
for The United States marines that
such is the case. else there would
have bccn-would he in the future
more OF them killed or wounded.
There are high offices in the marine
service now stationed in these "Spig
goty" countries who would give near
iy all they POSSESSES to be permitted
to tell their stories. They would tell
the results of their personal obscrva
tons during the time they have been
there.
These men would tell of "lcathcr-
nccks' who have gone insane while
out i'll the brush searching for the
Will-of the wisp bandits who infesr
the country. They would describe the
restraints that have been hcapcd up
on the sea soldiers. these being fore
ell to treat the natives with forbear
ancc and kindness. no matter what
happens as ordered by Admiral
Knapp, until recently Military Gov
crnor Of San Domingo. They
would tell too, OF the utter useless
hess of the marines being in San Do
a hot
conditions is to Americans an infer
no OF heat and loneliness and madness
And the worst of it all is that few of
the "lcathernecks"- meaning of
ficers as we'll as buck privatcs--know
what it is about. They do not know
why they arc in San Domingo. They
that is. some Of them-haye q vag-
lie idea that they arc in this land to
enforce the payment OF debt said
to he owing to their country, the Unit
eli States. They recall snatches Of
talk they have heard of some $40, 900.
oo0 due to Uncle Sam from the Do
mlncans; and they know too, that the
united States government is in charge
OF the customs on the island.
sui, If the military establishment
in San Domingo was merely for the
purpose OF collecting a bad debt, why
IL is asked is there such a rigid cen
sorSh'p maintained? In their balmi-
est days the ccnsors who Haunted the
people of the States in regard to the
happenings Of the great war in Eur
ope had nothing on the gentlemen
who arc in charge at San Domingo
in Hayti.
hundreds Of letters written by en-
listed mon to their folks back in the
states never get further than the cen
sors wastebasket. They are kecnly
or wholly macerated befor, going
that far.
READERS of the Herald will recall
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-09-20

You should aim to get your news
from source that has your interest
at heart. Yes, first seek We your own
news and the other news can come as
Il matter OF course. fhe Planet is
a good medium for you.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-09-20
A HARD BLOW.

This was hodv blow. The Don,ini
cans had heard Of the work of the
marines in Fayti. their neiehboring
republic and they didn't banker very
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-09-20
HE KILLED FIVE.

This same marine it was who kill
cd five Domnicans in the streets of
Santiago some time after his being
transferred to that city. These vic
TINS were prisoners and were being
used on street work near the fort
which houses the American forces
there.
Our friend was in charge of bunch
or SIX prisoners and was given n
JOB OF filling in cut near the road
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-10-18
PICKARD BROTHERS CO., INC.

We always have bargain for you
In groves, unimproved lands, and city
property See us before. buying
Agents for Fertilizer and Nursery
stock. Suit 2OO-2O2 Drane building,
LAKELAND, Fla. 979t
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-10-18
REAL ESTATE BARGAINS

20 Acres Land. 10 acres bearing
grove, other 10 acres fine citrus
land, adjoining city limits of Lake
land, about 1000 boxes fruit now
on trees. For quick sale $4,000,
with satisfactory terms.
10 Acres beautiful grapefruit grove,
located miles from Lakeland, y
mile from asphalt road Trees I
years old, 1900 boxes fruit now on
trees. For quick sale $4,000.
81 Acres all grapefruit. s years old.
fine condition, we'll protected,
miles from Lakeland. This years
fruit already sold. A real bargain
at $4,000.
Groom House just off paved street,
east front, good neighborhood. For
quick sale $1,75O. Reasonable terms
We have number of other real
bargains in groves, grove land and
city property, and will be glad to
have you call on us for more detailed
descriptions. If you intend buying,
see us first.
THE CLAYT0N-CALLAHAN
REALTY & INVESTMENT CO., !.
Kibler Hotel Building Telephone 256
Lakeland, Fla. $3.50
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-10-18
FOB RENT

ROOMS FOR LIGHT HOUSE-KEEP-
ING-306 East Oak. Phone 199-
Green. 5000
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-10-18

FOR SALE room house, bath; to
go to the highest bidder, all bids to
be in by Oct. Is, reserving right to
reject any bids. House located 1903
E Myrtle. See A. C. Wright. Owner.
s74O
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-10-18
IN THE, THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA. IN
AND FOR POLK COUNTY, IN CHANCERY.
Charles W, Baker, vs.. Joannah Baker.
Il appearing by affldavit filed In the above
entitled cause that the defendant. Joannah
BAKER, Is nonresident OF the State of Flor,
iaa, and resides In Columbus, Georgia. and
mat she Is over the age Of twenty-one years,
and that there is no person residing In The
state OF Florida, the service Of a subpoena
upon whom would bind the said defendant
1t Is therefore ordered that the defendant
Joannah Baker, do appear to the Bill al
Complaint In this cause, and answer the same
on or before the goth day OF October. A. d
1918. otherwise the allegations In the Bill OF
Complaint will be taken as true and CON.
fessed by the said defendant
Il is further ordered that this order be pub.
lished In the Lakeland Evening TELEGRAM.
newspaper OF general circulation, published IN
Lakeland. Polk county. Florida, for four con-
secutive weeks.
Done and ordered at Barlow, Florida THE
18th day OF September, A. D. 1919.
]. A. JOHNSON,
Clerk CIRCUIT Court
d. O. ROGERS,
Solicitor for Complainant e6sy
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-10-18
FOB SALE QUICK

No. Beautiful brick bungalow, six
rooms, corner lot 100x130; garage;
close in; has been held at $4,000. For
immediate sale, $4,000.
No. Good S-room, two-story dwell
ing, modern convenie1ces, dozen fns
fruit trees, close in. Price II sold at
once $500.
No. 3.-0ne Of the best 7-room two
story modern dwellings, close in, on
the market. Price $500. Terms.
No. 4.-Eleven-room two-story dwell
ing,two baths, blocks from depot;
excellent location for rooming OF
boarding house. Will sell for less
than you can build the house. See
or phone W. Fske Johnson, Room 5
Eiliston Bldg 976s
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-10-18

FOR SALE-A Model 800 Overland
at very reasonable price. Rig
gins Motor Co. 1856
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-10-18
CLASSIFIED 4 DVERTZSING
FOR SALE
WINTER WOOD 10 PER CENT OFF

During the month of September we
will deliver green oak and pine wood
by the cord'at reduction Of 10 per
cent; any length. Phone your order
at once. Call 235 CASH WOOD YARD.
s5s2
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-10-18
$4,000 FOR A TWO.CENT STAMP
(AutOmObile PrOtection.)

FIRE and THEFT, and COLLISION
premium on $1,000 worth Of insurance
in Lakeland is s21.O0 per year. Com
pare with any others. More than
$4,000 saved by writing us direct. APP
plication blanks on request.
Florida State Automobile Association
Orlando, Florida.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-10-18

FOR SALE-Beautitul, high-class, q
story. Groom home, most convent
emily arranged and cool, in one of
best and healthiest residence sections
Of the city; also Groom cabin. Lot
sox21o on street soon to be paved.
"a large bearing orange and grape
fruit trees. Price $500 cash. Fruit
will net between $500 and $500 and
Mill not be included in price after
November LIST. e. j. KAUFFMANN,
Telegram Bldg. Phone 42S, Lakeland.
9714
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-08

After breakfast he made his way to mind and heart upon the mending of a harness. Presently he heard Victor's welcoming bark and the dearest voice in the world say:
 Yes, Victor, you may put your dear old paws on this dress. It isn't freshly ironed. Good morning, David"
 Ills heart throbbed painfully at the sight of the young form in the door way
 T came to bring your birthday pres- ent. It's been secret until today. I can't give it to you yet, either, be- cause MT. Hardwood has 1t. He's going t0 bring if presntly."
 David's face darkened.
 You see. David dear. when old Deacon EIiniard began to stand out about having the road go through his place, I just thought how lovely it would be for us to have it take that zigzag piece at the end of your so for a short cut. l talked it up to MT. Iartwood and we were driving over to look at it when we met you yesterday. I was SO afraid you'd hear or guess. He liked the route and he's going to take the read that way. Last night he came to tell me that it was all decided and today he is coming with the papers for you to sign. Hes going to give you $500 and O, LuNid, cant we begin building right away-David."
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-08

father and hearing the neighborhood chatter from his mother. Of course the new road was thoroughly discussed.
 ''1 met Jessica riding with the man. ager." said David finally as a feeler
 His mother looked at him ap, chen sively.
 ~Yes," she said, and then changed the subject so abruptly, avoiding all future mention of Jessica's name, that he felt the farmers intimations were confirmed.
 One of their tenants coming into the house added another drop of gall by remarking:
 Seen your girl riding with that city fellow. Met them over by your s0."
 She had taken him thereto the sacred precincts of their future hearth and home!
 When he had spoken" to Jessica's father the reply had been: As soon as you clear your so and build a house I'll furnish 1t and you can have my little girl"
 So to this end David had worked and planned. For the past year all his walks and drives with Jessica had been by the way of the SO"
 Towards evening he set out deter minedly for the Rownses farm accom- panied by his dog Victor. It was be- tween sunlight and starlight when he reached his destination.
 Jessica sat on the porch daintily
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-08

gowned in a color that matched the sapphire of her eyes. Victor ran on ahead barking a joyous welcome.
 Ills master. coming up the walk, noted the little cry of dismay and the ruefuI glance towards the afTeCtionate, but defacing imprints of victor's paws. Remembering the tenderness bestowed on HartWood's little dog in the morn ing the bitterness increased tenfold
 Down. victor!" he commanded. You are not welcome!"
 David" she said retroachfully, as she held out her hand in welcome, T thought you were never coming! have looked for you all the after noon"
 'Is your father at home?' he asked laconically.
 Yes: you will find him at the barn, 2" she replied quietly.
 When he came back to the house Jessica was again driving away in the smart trap with Hartwood and the little dog.
 At breakfast the next morning he found a small array of parcels at his place. He remembered then that it was his birthday, and he tried to feign an interest in his mothers homemade gifts and the substantial check frorl his father.
 Toward the new house, Dave" was the presentation speech. David winced at the reminder.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-08

Good, TouU be buudin' soon. but you want to make sure of yer gal be- fore you lay yer cornerstone" David, turning with a disconcerted audiences upon his companion.
 What do you mean?@ demanded
 "Oh, l was jest @ jokin', Dave. She's been haviu' a little fun with the man Ager of the new road. He's a spry young feIler and real foIksy with us all. but guess hell have to take a back seat now that you've come home"
 What do you mean by IrttIe fun %
 70, nothin'." replied the farmer in Conciliatory tones. You see. when they was to work up to Rownses, the men boarded there, and this ere Hart wood had to be out inspectin' all the time. and of course the Rownses was perlite to him. and Jessica, she's been about with him some. Girls will have their fling, you know"
 It was on David's tongue to tell him he was a liar. when the offender ex- claimed.
 Why. here they be now"
 David, looking up, beheld with mix ed emotions, a highly groomed mare attached to a smart, light road wagon fin which sat Jessica, dimpled and daz- zlins, holding tenderly a little spaniel The driver was a tall, 1.-the man with laughing brown eyes, city-bred and city-clad.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-08

past few weeks I think, now, I'll go over an buy a partnership in the or T-AncLor an stick it out here. Cues Texas is a good enough place fer me to spend the rest O my days. 9 I'll go back once in awhile to see the little boy. When he gifts big enough, I reckon I'll bring him out here an teach him a man c'n be a man without a silk-fnish eddicashun"
 The cowboys tale was finished and the two lay in silence. Pete rolled an- other cigarette and, could his com panion have seen, the tears were in his eyes. Williams face was dr. v-n and white. He reached his hand over, grasped that of his companion and said:
 q sympet thize with you, old man. It's hard. isn't it?"
 "Yes, it's pretty hard, pard. It's damn hard. You'd better thank the Lord you're more fortunate than me-"
 Williams saSd nothing. He lay io his blankets and stared at the stars with unseeing eyes. Soon the deep breathing of his companion told him Pete had forgotten his troubles in sleep. Williams, with aching head. let his memory go back to that morn ing of just two weeks ago, when he had walked down the front steps of his home in the large city, fully de- termined never to return, then on into the painful memories of the past few years. His thoughts wandered to the days of the Blue Goose" when he made love to the pretty little barmaid i of that celebrated tavern.
 Those were careless days they had spent on the range. Ho- every delight was in the Western life; how she vibrated with health and vitality. Then | it gradually dawned upon him that ] his more subjective moods could never | be appreciated, much less entered into l by her. She was q wild plant with simple ideas and a loving heart. He 1 had transplanted her to his own en- i vironment and expected her to make | the life his wife should.
 He remembered the desperate at tenpts he had made to break her of , the slang phrases she had picked up in the barroom, and how he had tried, by his own social position and person ality, to give her place among his kind of people.
 She took up her own companions
 people he did not approve of.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-08

the place. and thought I'd come back for a little while"
 same here." responded his com pauion- Then. after a short pause:
 An I guess I'll stay"
 They rode on together. Presently Williams asked.
 How are things since left the ranch7"
 NOW you've got me guessin'. pal. I ain't been thar for nigh onter five years. Guess a few punches of cattle are still thar" He spoke with a twinkle In his shrewd eyes.
 Pears ter me like you've been a. tal-in' 1t kinder easy since yer got married" Pete remarked as he sur yeyed Williams general appearance. City life is agreein' with yer, too, reckon"
 Not more than ordinarily" W.T. Hams was a tri1e annoyed. My business has been very good. Pete, and I cleaned up q few weeks ago. I am to the good, all right"
 "Whacher gUner do now?"
 Cant tell yet. May go back to ranchinE."
 How about thet pretty gal yer married out here? How's she gettin'
 ''very weI.'' answered williams. shortI$
 Pete saw the conversation did not suit his companion, and questioned no farther.
 They reached the river. fOrded 1t and Camped on the other side. as is the custom among Westeruers; for one never knows when the shallow streams may be filled suddenly with rushing torrents that impede traffic for several days
 Pete betook himself to the task of cooking the evening meal. while Will Hams attended to the horses and ar ranged the bedding. In almost com plete silence they ate, but when they had finished, lighted cigarettes and were rolled up in their blankets talk became more reminiscent and per sonaL
 Pete Morgan was a typical cowman. His profession stuck out all over him. and even his walk suggested the man who is more at home on his horse than on his feet Williams. on the other hand, was evidently a man of culture and not unacQuainted with society life.
 Wonder if the Blue Goose is still runnin ?" queried Pete: then added:
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-08

Pete, you c'n make a livfn' anywhe ere. Wen sell this outfit and vamoose. So, when the next roundup came I had good chance ter git rid of the property and we packed up an pulled our freights fer Boston. I went into the colonization business an run per sOnally conducted excursions into South Texas about every two months.
 My wife. she seemed to be in her glory. She tined in with a bunch uv swell clubs an wu5 fe4sted an invited out lots. She makes me git into one O them durned swallow tails with a chOler collar an a billed shirt ano drags me about to them 1cstas. Ben, I never feel so miserable in all my life as when I git one O them stand In collars on; an a swaller tail aint made for a Western man to wear.
 ITO cut it short, made complete failure as a s'siety man an as fer at tendin' symphony concerts, why I cn 'savvy' Cotton Eye Joe an the
 Devils Dream,' sech stuff as is music, but them orchestra fellows with their tootins an screechins-they don't make what sounds like music ter me. Pretty soon I begins to stay at the Texas Club. an organization for the promulGation of 1O-cent ante, while she does the culture clubs and makes speeches on the wild and woody West. After while I gifts tired uv all this trapsing around an tells her so, but, Ben, she don't seem to care damn.
 Ben, we wuz gradually driftin away from each other. I saw thet after all, we warn't suited. HeI tastes an mine warn't the same. She couldn't be happy on the ranch an
 a life life hers wuz hell to me. The wust part about 1t, Pen, wuz oul little boy. I've always been brought up to believe a woman's business i! to look after her children, an the idea uv : nurse wuz agin the grain I thought she ought ter stay at home I an raise that little kid up to be I good American citizen. stid O lecturin | on the uncuItured West.
 Things went on like this until si. months ago, when tried ter git he1 ! ter come back with me. BJEt I knev all the time it warn't no use. She jes l laffed an said her life wuz sutin her ! If wanted ter come. I could. I lznev | then We couldn't live together, so | settles an income on her an pull 1 out. I've been ridin' some during tn
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-08

self"
 You seem to bear it pretty well, '' suggested Esther, as she noted his alert look and the animated expres- sion. ''It seems to agree with you"
 That's because I found you here, explained Ben. ''It seems almost too good to be true that we should be 100 miles away"
 ''Why?" asked Esther; then she bit her lip. She could guess Ben's req son for gladness.
 He and Dick Freeman were rivals, the advantage with Dick. who lived in the same town. Half a dozen times Dicks interruptions had checked the avowal of love which had t-enlbled on Ben's lips.
 I'll tell you why" was the prompt response. q have been wanting to tell you something for a long time, but Dick always interfered. I love you, dear. I can't propose in f1owery language, but I love you moIe than yoU can realize. Is the answer 'yes?' "
 For moment the girl studied the clock and the stiffness seemed to press upon them more heavily than before. Then she turned.
 T will give you your answer when the train comes in," she promised. Please don't speak of 1t again until then. Might we walk up and down the platform? I have been sitting still for so long"
 Ben led the way back to the con- arse and slowly they paced up and town the concrete with the bag and iIs precious contents where 1t could be watched.
 There was much znssiD about com
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-08

ketch up to you. Get In here and save yourself two miles. Ton done just fine on the jury. and we was all proud of you"
 "Iow's everything7" asked Dave swinging himself deftly over the wheel and into the seat beside the driver
 "Everyoue's busy with harvesting when they aiu't watching the inter urban"
 "Oh. it's really coming this way then 9" asked Dave interestedly
 "Ees; sure thing, They've got a gang digging out on the road here. It's going past your fathers house Too bad it don't jog around that piece Tt the end of your SC. Got it all cleared yet, Duvc7 I haiut been that way fer quite a spell"
 Dawes dark eyes shone.
 Yes; it's all cleared to the woods on the river. and corn planted"