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The Washington herald., 1919-05-05
BANK CLOSES DOORS
AWAITING HIGH PRICES
Excessive Amount of Cotton Causes
Financial Crisis.

Dublin. Ga. May Am excessive
amount of cotton being held for
higher prices. has caused the Dex-
ter Banking Company, of Dexter,
Ga. to close its doors for period
of two weeks.
During this time. an overdraft of
100000 against a general merchan-
disc store will he settled by selling
the cotton and other securities put
up by the store to secure the over
draft.
State bank examiners were in
charge of the bank today.
President r. c. Hogan. of the
banking company. stated today that
the bank will resume business at
the end of two weeks. H. F. Maund,
bank cashier and senior member of
the firm which made the overdraft,
has placed his personal resources at
the disposal of the bank directors.
These are said to be more than
sufficient to cover any loss which
the bank might sustain.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-05
Soldier Guards for White House.

The police shakeup which fourteen mem bers Of the
returned their be assigned
duty the check the Of here
called Charles S Chapman the agitation several
of policemen the Executive Mansion by
guard of trained regular soldiers Marincs
House should be composed picked
CHAPMAN said "Le it be understood in the army
the Presidential would be
have the best record and will be ince
duty
every single the police force
and citizens In fact should have
Trained soldiers neatly
White House squad and release nearly h
hundred policemen guarding and grounds dy
aho town
The Washington herald., 1919-05-05
JOHNSON IS IRATE
ON SHANTUNG ACTION
California Senator Declares Self
Determination Policy Is Violated.

The action OF the Peace Conference
in yielding to Japan's claims to the
Shantung Peninsula was scored by
Senator Hiram Johnson. OF Cali
fornia. in statement issued here.
The Senator declared that the con-
cession is a violation of the Pres
dents doctrine of self-determination
and delivers into bondage a Chinese
province containing 4O.O00.O00 people
When President Wilson announced
his stand on the Fiume question.
Senator Johnson and other Progress
sives in the senate hailed 1t as a blow
I TO secret diplomacy. The Presidents
action with regard to the Japanese
claims is now regarded by Senator
johnson as = surrender to the secret
pacts IN force between Japan and
other allied nations. The Senator
views the Presidents course as dis
appointing.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-05
WELL! AMT NATURE
WONDERFUL!

ShapleiEh-'1 can't stand your
ShapleiGh-"You most unreason-
able. my dear No one could get
along with fewer clothes than l
wear."-Town Topics.
Who are the plain people. any
how Well. | wouldn't apply the
term to the lady voters.
Vile Courier-Journal
Has he any record as an athlete 80
well, he can jump the highest
board bill that ever confronts him. -
Baltimore American.
BE good boy." said Uncle
John. and maybe when you grow
up you can he President"
And rule the whole world" an
swered Willie enthusiastically
Gee, You bet I'll be good."-Bos-
ton Transcript.
I'm afraid I'm stuck on this lot
of pocket knives" What's the
matter with them They've got
corkscrews." Detroit Fress Press.
Willis-"Now. dear. we must
choose between buying bonds ana
new clothes" Mrs. Willis-"That's :
easily arranged. You buy the bonds
and I'll buy the new clothes
Life.
Never hear much about malaria
out this way any more?' No" an
swered Uncle Bill BottIetop. Ma
laria gets terrible unpopular when
there is nothing to cure it with ex-
cept quininc."
Dauber-"In this picture Of limo
cence' ! have tried to convey the
idea that simplicity is not incom-
patible with dignity" Fair Visitor
How well you have succeeded,
I never saw anythinC $3.50 art
less."-Boston Transcript
The Washington herald., 1919-05-05
When You Go Home.

When home today get your rake and 90
those garden beds of yours.
This thing OF cultivation spoken garden
writers, but not enough
Indeed should
like this: Showers followed by the
seed tender Seeding when
its throat the razore edge OF clod
The baby sprout trying push from its into
but fruitful heaven, needs Peter
Only weed will flourish in hard pan baked road
Cultivate after ran after shower; cultivate
through
Not only garden be OF all
be kept dust. This brings light
the plants 1t allows
bathe the OF the tenderlngs.
When doubt cultivate cultivation is usually
irrigation and wohds OF the fertilization
dispensed with il the hoe a daily visitor
Cultivate lightly, stir but the inches OF
thoroughly and frequently
Paste this around hoe handle and
The Washington herald., 1919-05-05
Round the Town ~ Ei$sssHss Ei$ssssHssssz III
This is a progressive age
The lady who would wed
Her alimony must gauge
Before the vows arc said.
Made Him Bark Like a Dog

Speaking of alleged drinks and substitutes
liquor JOSEPH LIBBEY GRIFFIN northwest
relates that under his observation IL
printer who tampered not wisely but Often with booze
substitutes One day while everything along smoothly
visited the establishment Of the and proed him
compound which he declared effective
whisky brandy The stuff said had
desired effect He hereupon bought several of the decoo
from the
This 'whatso" the caller explained comes we'll within the
hibiton law. 1t has alcohol whatever in it,
Several days later the printer having celebrate
wedding birthday DEATH filled hatso Mr. GRIFFIN
called to leave order for job Of printing while the
of his celebration his the
of wild
cordantly
Before left the neghborhood." Mr.. GRIFFIN said
the and chased automobiles
time barking like dog informed later that while
alcohol the whao contained liberal quantity
of ether"
The Washington herald., 1919-05-05
A LINE O. CHEER
EACH DAY o. THE YEAR
THE Victory Ioa<

THE VICTORY LOAN.
Todsy's the day of days for me
Who could not fight for Liberty
To bear my part
With soul and heart
TO keep Gods glad green footstool
free.
Some fought with spirit brave and
bold.
And some with weapons steely cold,
Some scared the Hun
With shotted gun.
My only weapon is my gold.
or that I'll freely give and thus
In this glad moment. glorious.
Make all complete
The valiant feat
OF our brave sons, victorious,
tCopynght, Dlsl
The Washington herald., 1919-05-05
Who's Who
in
Our City

Cut-and-Dn Existence Of Govern
ment Department Lacked Attrae-
ton for This Ambitious Man
Who "Cut Loose" for Him
self in Printing and Book
binding Business.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-05
Prominent Mason Dead.

Chicago May l. Harris w
Huehl. srchitect. and known ma
tionally for his Masonic activities
is dead here of pneumonia. He was
c0mmander-in-chief OF Oriental
ICoasistory.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-05
Away From the Hurly-Burly.

about Washington with their wealth oi buicrcrs
honcysuclc and dogwood flowers be SUNDAY
lu to man war workers.
CATHERINE MARTIN has formed SUNDAY club
tort who
government tsnG and She vii
fields OF tho suburbs and
ture woodlands.
outing picturesque locality about Bradbury Heights
The Washington herald., 1919-05-05
Has Known Many Speakers.

Mlic Thcatcr yesterday GEORGE
WINTERS elevator conductor OF the House OF Rc
filled that His
cs Members floor and the
Among Speakers of the House that GG0rsC has Numbered
among his rersonal friends IOHN G. CARLISLE
KEIFER REED. CANNON and CHAMP CLARK. and he expects
To- add his lis The ncwR Republican Speaker
The Washington herald., 1919-05-05
Another Case of Dorsey Foultz.

policeman speaking of the from the jail said
would be willing bet half his salary that COPELAND the
of several law officers will be captured
81 knew COPELAND we'll" he added "He cunning
fox. 1t my opinion that it will be another OF DORSEY
FOULTZ whe walked several after
MURDER and has been heard from since"
The Washington herald., 1919-05-05
Is Painting of Mystery.

really wonderful painting. The Ascension OF Christ"
Club. northwest,
attracting wide attention. d. S KOONTZ the
When tho which hung
the OF the Savior ascending the clouds
luminous The painting OF from the brush OF
Prof l. p. SPINNER Its effect is thrilling.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-05
Silent as a Buzzard.

giant aeropane flying Capitol Hill making
sawm MIKE ROBINSON the venerable barber,
front of his shop Fourth southeast gazing the
artihc bird.
Flying thing" Mike said but mighty noisy
when they fly silently
old turkey buzzard, they'll be going some"
The Washington herald., 1919-05-05

ThoSe with booze stored away in
their cellars will constitute Ameri-
cas- beerage. ge.-Baltinore American.
Signor Orlando's attention is respect
fully called To the fact that one of the
qualities OF greatness is to accept the
inevitable gracefully. Charleston
News and Courier.
The American army. by all accounts.
had n whole bag of tricks to spring
on the Germans. but the latter had
one trick worth all OF ours. they gave
Up the war-New York Evening Post.
1t is matching of the wits and
brains of the world at the Paris peace
table. Everybody but Uncle Sam Is
grabbing everything in sight. But.
then, dipolmats are just ordinary folks,
looking out for the best end of a
bargain.-Los Angeles Times.
Feminist progress continues. Now a
judge in the United States District
Court has allowed wife TO testify
in her husbands behalf on the ground
that the Old rule to the contrary is
archaic and not in accord with
modern jur.sprudence.'-N York
World.
1t begins to look as though there
Were little pax in peace pacts.-Phil-
adelphia Inquirer.
To the small boy there can be no
more fragrant injustice than tax on
soda water and none on castor oil
New York Sun.
That it's cheaper to move than pay
rent was always a maxim with those
who didn't pay. Now its getting pre-
valent among those who do.-Buffalo
Times.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-05
Americas S Soldiers.

Our soldiers have brought speedy peace
The Hun ravages the fields OF France more
VIII you not grant them welcome release,
And turn their steps to the homeward shore:
Nations may wranglc, vie in debate a will,
he men who fought longing be home;
Waiting without action nstils thrill,
lis woeful weird in foreign lands to
Great has been their attempted burden,
And many have journeyed far to the West
Give them cheer, them guerdon,
Strong and sure they have stood the test.
Soon will the years roll on. aeons long,
Lie has claims they need your aid
Cleave the clouds, make their song
Then time to come they'll face unafrad
Freedom liberty, humanity, this the trinity;
Watchwords OF the nations, peaceful vision;
For Christ, for State and for human safety,
Hope and Justice supreme, glimpse the elysan.
IMcCE
The Washington herald., 1919-05-05

Now that the point about freedom OF the
buried and officially forgotten would be like
Hun to mention it casually at the Peace Conference
The Washington herald., 1919-05-05

To make the innocent suffer guilty hard doctrine
make the guilty sojourn in Holland
and Switzerland S harder
The Washington herald., 1919-05-05

The stars incline. but do no, compel
The Washington herald., 1919-05-05

Every normal small boy feels contempt sympathy
for the boy whose mother somebody society requires
shoes all
The Washington herald., 1919-05-05
Times Sqsre

At Broadway, 44th to <sth Succo
the center Of New Yorkis social
and business sctivities- In close
proximity 10 all railway terni,sls
The Washington herald., 1919-05-05

While the laps and Chinese issuing contradictory
it might be well to remember that the Chinese is abb
long mile.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-05

anyway. the league plan gives much autho
sembly as Siam will have.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-05

Who are the plain people. any
how We'll. | wouldn't apply the
term to the lady voters."-I-ouis-
vile Courier-JournaI.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-05
By DwlC

Ue. an ~hsa ] b,4
my ey. yo.M Sc
careGui t s. looki
somners else
In .-b.ttin It
,she now: VII,
aeSst ~s swat '"e
If yir 50 sN.sea' =
to s~at ms !
Huh? Nhy d0~t
You! Here / am
I'm a.b.Hin Il
An .-bsHin 6!
Hrh-
The Washington herald., 1919-05-05
Freedom From Fear

The habit OF will enable TO earn moro
And a other than accumuains
opportunities always the with cash.
with only job between himself and the
and butter problem right that job
\ with a small n saving
hunt better job and himself
larged opportunity and increased earnings.
The thing problem
Saving will eliminate this fear.
And though might withdraw his
while seeking better his gives
moral the in improving his
The OF OF be to that
the immediate probemhe
problem
Then. the parayzing might all
do better work and enlarged jobs
anyway. the league plan authority
sembly Siam will have
crank who doesn't concede the opinion
jority sufficient proof establish
In Europe the league ooters
home the big and little leagues interested in
didn't demand Canada participation the war
We would have sympathy would learn
to swallow of
There suspicion Lloyd George insisted on giving Poland
less in order that Germany might be persuaded England
While the laps issuing contradictory
it might be well remember that about one third
long mile
The Washington herald., 1919-05-05
The totem
THE PARAGRAPHER'S
NEWS VIEWS.

ThoSe with booze stored away in
their cellars will constitute Ameri-
cas- beerage. baltimore American.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-05

Has he any record as an athlete -
well, he can jump the highest
board bill that ever confronts him"
Baltimore American.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-05

\ crank Is ono who doesn't concede that the opino
Jority Is sufficient proof to establish fact.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1919-06-02
MEMBERSHIP COUNCIL
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The first regular luncheon OF the
new Membership Council of the
Chamber of Commerce will meet at
the Staten Hotel tomorrow (Tuesday)
at one o'clock sharp adjournina
promptly at 2:15.
( Important business connected with
Faome neglected legislation vitalls
necessary to the welfare OF the State
and community will be discussed al
the meeting and some quick acti0r
taken
All members Of the Chamoer OF
Commerce are eligible to attend these
meetings, whether members of the
council or not, but advice should b'
given to the secretary not later thai
nine o'clock Tuesday morning so tina
the necessary arrangements can b.
made,
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1919-06-02
S. |. A. CLONTS
WRITES FURTHER
OF HOT SPRINGS

After taking a number of baths,
drinking buckets of hot wafer, hailing
lot of meanness out OF you, in
your feelings you are almost stand
ing on the top of Mount Sinai--you
feel as if you had not been such a
bad fellow, after all--paid your
preacher, and lodge dues regularly,
boosted the Board of Trade, support
ed your town paper, paid your taxes,
never beat a lawyer out of anything
nor broke into an undertaker's shop.
In an atmospheric view this is 4
wet town: 1t has raised every day
since have been here, Unusual
weather. So you see Florida has no
monopoly on the word.
Hot Springs is beautiful city Of
about twenty thousand population
built in the mountain valley. Central
avenue is the principal street, with
plenty of space for a broad street and
sidewalks, which is well paved, on
one side lined with fine bath houses
and hotels, the other with stores,
shops and rooming houses, hedged in
close on both sides by the mountains,
gradually widening out from the CEN
ter, the city broadens out both north
and south out among theN hills, the
residence part, followed by street
car line, going in several directions,
several miles each way winding in
and out, following the valley levels
Something like two hundred ihous-
and people visit Hot Springs to be
benefited by its famous drinking wa
ter and baths. The springs are con
trolled entirely by the United States
government. All around a number OF
acres are kept most beautiful and
along the broad walk in front of the
bath houses have been set hedges
and grass The citizens are cos
mopoltan, with more doctors thar
any other class Of folks. | find ac
commodations much cheaper shan
expected. People are kind and cour
teous One bath house is maintaine'
here by the government and is abso
lutely free to all There are NOR,
cripples, downs -and-outs here thai
in any place | ever saw Hot Spring
is one of the great health resorts |,
America; a place of rest; nothing t
divert your mind outside the movies
a park ostrich and alligator farm
Climbing the countains around is
rastime INDUCED in by some-thos
that are strong enough for the job
Hot Springs is a wonderful plac
for your worn out nervous and tire
body.
, With kindest and best wishes 10 al
Very sincerely.
S. l.. A, CLONTS.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1919-06-02

citing romance, in which it is said
the parents were adverse TO the Young
people marrying at the present time.
So the trip TO Sanford was made
without the parental blessings, and
the nuptial knot tied by Rev. Bro.
Conley. Presbyterian minister. Mr..
end Mrs. b. r. Cox and the brides
sister Miss Marie Stout composed
the bridal party to 's2 hrd
Miss Stout is the charming daugh-
tor of Mr.. and Mrs. r. II. Stout.
Her pleasing personality has made
for her a host of friends who wish
her happiness in her welded life.
Mr Frey is the SCI Of Mrs F B.
Frey. of this city, and is well and
favorably known to large circle Of
friends in this vicinity He is val
ued attache Of the Standard Growers
Exchange.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frey left for At
lanta Thursday night, where Mr..
Frey will be in the interest Of his
company during the peach season.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1919-06-02

Mrs. L. e. Adams, who informs US
bhe is connected with the secret SER
Fice, and who, lives on West Cresap
Etreet, is puzzled by 2 note. which
WAS left addressed to herr in the mail
box of one Of her neighbors, ana
which seemed to object to Mrs .
Adams playing on the piano the
writer stating she was i'll and the
playing made her nervous, The sig
hature to the note is so indistinc'
hat Mrs. Adams is unable to deer
bher it. and she would like for the
writer to make herself known as she
5 not aware that she has been play
Fng the piano in way to annoy any
pne. Mrs. Adams thought the note
plight possibly be code message
@hich she is unable to understand.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1919-06-02
In nS0ciety
Engagement Miss Nell Coleman
TO Mr. RAY Weeks Announced

Mr.. and Mrs John Franklin Cole
man announce the engagement and
approaching marriage of their daugh-
ter, Nellie Elizabeth, to Mr.. Ray
Weeks, the event to take place on
Tuesday June II. 1919, at high noon,
at All Saints Episcopal church. In
vitations to the affair will be issued
! within the next few days.
The above announcement will be
read with interest by the hundreds
of friends OF the popular couple. The
bride-t0-be is one of Lakelands love
Iiest girls, beloved by all who know
her, and her wedding day will be a
memorable one for herself as well as
her large circle of friends. The
groom elect is one of Lakeland's
most prominent and substantial
young business men, leader in bank
ing circles, and enjoys the esteem OF
a host OF friends, who will take
4 pleasure in congratulating him in ad'
vance
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1919-06-02
]. v. SAMPLE HOST
At BANQUET HERE
SATURDAY EVENING

A very pleasant feature in connec-
tion with the celebration here on Sat
urday fthe tenth anniversary of
the Florida Citrus Exchange, was a
banquet given Saturday night by Mr. !.
j. W. Sample to the party which
went to California when the Exchange
was being planned, to study exchange
methods in that state.
There We're twenty in the original
party, and of this number fifteen were
guests of Mr.. Sample at magnifi-
cent spread at Buchanan's Restaur
ant Saturday night. Two sent regrets
and three, we understand, have beer
called by death during the ten years
that have intervened between this
journey and Saturday nights reunion
After an appreciative discussion Of
the excellent menu, Mr. j W. Sam
pie. acting as toast-master, called or
the guests for short impromptu talks
and nearly every person Responded
with some witty and felicitous re
marks. Especially were the remin
incences of those who made this
memorable trip to California ex
tremely enjoyable to those who lool
back on it so pleasantly, and eve,
70 those who did not belong to th
party but who We're honored with al
Invitation to be present
Those who enjoyed the pleasures 0
this delightful affair were Mr.. J
W. Sample. and daughter, Miss Ruth
! of Haines City; Mr.. and Mrs c. II
Walker and Mr.. Frank Kay Ander
son, Barlow; Mrs. Eugene Holsin
ger, Col. and Mrs. Tom Palmer, Mr.
and Mrs. W. B. Gray, Mr.. Edga
A. Wright editor Florida Grower
Tampa; Mr. 4. H Thomas, the EX
change auctioneer of New York city
Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Thompson
Florence Villa; W. S. Hart, Hawk
Park; b s. Borland, N Myers; M
Warner Palatka; Mr. r. M pattel
son, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ F. Hetherinf
ton. Lakeland.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1919-06-02
Cake. Pie and Ice
Cream Sale

tre8m Saie
Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Dickinson
charmingly entertained the members
OF the Myrtle Street Auxiliary and
friends at cake, pie and ice cream
sale Friday evening at their pretty
home, 506 North Kentucky avenue.
The following program was given:
Piano Solo Mrs. c. n Diekin-
son. .
Recitation Flossie McCaskill.
Vocal Solo Miss Mamie Wood
Recitation Master June L. Pea
cock.
Piano Miss Fannie Pope,
Vocal Solo Mrs l.. r. Peacock
Vocal Solo--Mr. s. W. Fearrand.
All of the cakes. pies and ice cream
were sold.
A bean contest was enjOved by all.
The one guessing the nearest TO the
number of beans in jar was award
ed the prize. Mr. Joe Henderson
was the winner. The boobv prize was
given to Renis Webb of Tampa.
Every one left at late hour, vot-
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Dickinson = charm
ing host and hostess.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1919-06-02
Miss Edith St0ut
Becomes Bride
Oi Nr, Philip Frey

Lakeland friends of Miss Edith
Stout who resided one winter in
Lakeland at the Conibear home on
Lake Hcllingsworth. viii be interest
on to read OF ter marrisge which took
place on May 21st, but which has just
become known in her home town,
Orlando. as will be noted from the
following taken from Saturdays Or
lando Reporter-Star, which says.
Coming as a surprise to their many
friends will be the announcement OF
the marriage Of Miss Edith Stout and
Mr.. Phillip Frey, OF this city.
The ceremony, which was per-
formed in Sanford on tse twenty.hrst
ia the elimination OF happy. but ex-
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1919-06-02

Saturday night a horse and buggy
belonging to Mrs. Fischer was left
standing for a short time in front OF
Philip Fischer's shoe shop, when the
laundry delivery car ran into the
buggy, wrecking the rear of the We
hicle. Mrs. Fischer was greatly
alarmed at the occurrence and her
cries of my Charlie is killed, at
tracted considerable attention. Char
lie. it should be understood, is Mrs
Fischer's horse, hut we are happy tt
say he escaped without injury, anc
the damage to the buggy VIII Dc
made good. This is the second ac
cilent or the kind Mrs. Fischer ha'
suffered from recently, her buggy
having been run into and damaged
TO the extent of s25 short time
hack. the unknown driver going OF
without stopping to see what ihjur!
be had inflicted.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1919-06-02
Children's Choir Practice

The children of the Episcopal
church are requested to meet at the
church Tuesday afternoon at five
o'clock to practice few hymns and
two chants for evening service the
following Sunday. They will only
practice one hour from five 10 si&
O'clock. Parents please help to have
the children on time.
MRS II J DRAAE.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1919-06-02

Dr. W. B. Moon and Mrs. Shell
hut, trained nurse, who were ac-
tompanying Mrs. A. b. Bigelow to
ber home in Creslon, Iowa, returned
% Lakeland yesterday, Mrs. Bigelow
having died at jacksonville, Mrs.
Bigelow, who was 50 years OF age
WAS apparently getting albng nicely
brd it was when the party were IN
(he act of having her removed from
)he train that she suddenly passed
bway. She was in a very critical
state when she left here, but her
husband wished to try to get her
back to hei home, The latter accom-
kanied rhe remains ID their 'a.. rest
ing place.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1919-06-02

DR.. } P. Getzen and wife have
gone up to Fort White, where on
Wednesday Dr. Getzen will act as
best man at the wedding of his broth
er. Mr.. Glider Getzen. to a charming
young lady from South Carolina Dr.
and Mrs. Getzen will return to Lake
land Thursday.