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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-06
Gathering Tuesday, Convention
TWENTY STATES TO SUPPLY
WOMAN PICKETS AT CHICAGO
Miss Paul's Statement Blames Republicans
for Failure to Ratify Suffrage
Amendment.

CHICAGO, June 5.-Representa-
tives of twenty states have prom
ised to assist the national women's
party in its plans to picket the re-
publican convention next week as
protest against what the women
term the "dilatory and obstructive
tactics of the republican party and
it's officials it was announced to-
night at the women's party head
quarters.
An official statement issued by
Miss Alice Paul. chairman of the
party. blamed the republicans for
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PRESIDENCY ONLY-COX.
Ohio Governor Will Decline Nom.
ination for Second Place.

COLUMBUS. Ohio, June S Especially.
The leaders here in the movement
for the nomination of Gov. Cox as the
democratic candidate for the presi-
dency are meeting all suggestions
from other states that the governor
be given the second place on the tick
ct with some more favored member
OF the party with the emphatic state
ment that the governor Is not a candi-
date for anything but the first place
on the ticket and will positively de-
cline nomination for the vice presi-
dency,
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NO EVIDENCE AGAINST THEM
Two Persons Suspected of Kidnap-
ing Child Released From Custody.

NORRISTOWN. Pa. June Gath
arine Dundon and James Malone. sus-
poets arrested in the kidnapping of
Blakely Coughlin. thirteen-year-
month"; ld son of George H. Coughlin,
were released today. The district at
torney said there was no evidence on
which they could be held. -
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the defeat of the federal suffrage
amendment in Delaware, and de-
clared they are blocking it in Yer
mont and Connecticut.
The rights of 10000. 900 women
rest with the republicans" the
statement said.
Mrs. J. w. McGraw. Legislative
chairman of the Illinois Equal Suf-
frage Association. today issued a
statement condemning the pro-
posed picketing and declaring that
pick citing in Washington had re-
tarded progress of the suffrage
amendment
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Negro Soldier to Hang July 80.

ADMISSION, Ala, June 5.-Sergt. Ed
gar Caldwell, negro soldier of the United
States Army. whose conviction and sem
tence to death by hanging for the muir
der of Cecil Linton. December Is. 1918,
was fought through state and federal
courts, was arraigned in Calhoun cir
cult court today and resentenced by
Judge Agee to be hanged July 80.
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SeabOard AIR Line Railway.

Effective June 6. train No g. now
leaving $50 am. will leave $50 a. M,
and train No. l. now leaving 1850 PM.
will leave s p.m.-Advertisem
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The Success Of Any Social Function
depends upon the floral decorations.
Consult GUIDE. 1914 F.-Advertisement.
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POLITICIANS ROCK
BOAT AT CHICAGO;
T. MAKE NO GAINS

CONTINUED from First Page.)
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A seeker after information made it
point today to ask each of the per-
sonal managers what the week of pre-
liminaries had brought forth. They
all gave the same answer. 1t was:
There are some things going on un-
der the surface, but they haven't been
disclosed as yet"
According to the best indications.
what has been going on has been an
attempt to get all elements together
on harmonious platform and at the
same time estimate the real strength
and staying qualities Of the various
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-15
STATE BASEBALL LEAGUE
HELD INFORMAL MEETING

The annual meeting of the Florida
Baseball League was scheduled FOR
last evening in Orlando, but as quo
rum was not in attendance no official
business was transacted.
However, those who attended were
gwen a warm welcome by the 0rlan-
oo Baseball Club and enjoyed a de-
hgntful banquet at the San Juan Ho-
'ei' and an interesting and profitable
discussion was carried on Informally
Inc menu cards were very attrac-
1--WE and clever each dish being
named for a player, manager, or team
IL the state. Lakeland was recognized
W having the string-beans featured
az String Beans a. la Henley 9th
er dishes were consomme a la Joe
MIXER" appetizer a la Gerard and
ra1ter,' radishes a la Sanford"
'let Sole, la Tommy Leach" po-
'aeOes a la Denton turkey a la
baell' and coffee la "St. Peters
burg"
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-15
SUPPOSED CANCSTERS ARE
ARRESTED AT JACKSONVILLE

JSclisUnsille, .psc. 15.Five addi
tio4al arrests sof man on chasges d
[CoApffcfy N aiieged conhdenNe game
plots in the city. were made yester
day. 1t is believed that one OF the
men arrested is very close to the head
of the organization. 1t is said at DO
lice headquarters that large "con
fidence" combination organized to
prey upon the people of Florida has
been foy6ed, but that the leaders
have been so impressed with the Wig.
ilance of the police that they are now
hiding in dark places. So far the only
evidence against them is suspicion
which may not be sufficient to sustain
a conviction, but the arrest of the
gangsters will give them such warn.
ing that they will be glad to transfer
the scene of their operations from
Jacksonville to some other city.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-15

Total IN. 298 81
The bond issue will be for 100000,
and provides for widening the Fox
town and Mulberry roads from nine
to fifteen feet, making the connection
between Florida avenue and Lake
Hollingsworth drive, and completing
the Foxtown road to join up with the
Lake county roads.
All this will be done under the
state-aid system, by which the state
will spend an amount equal to that
spent by the county and will maintain
the roads after their completion.
The chief advantage to Lakeland
Is thought to lie in the fact that a
more direct route to Lakeland from
ncrthern points is thus assured, but
the total benefit to the community can
hardly be estimated in advance. The
Lakeland -Foxtown road opens up ter
/ ritory that is quite the equal in beau
" and productiveness Of any in, the
Istata. and the othsr Items Included ID
Rthe proposed improvements are all
desirable and Win have . part IN the
I Development Of the respective sec
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-15
EMPLOYING PRINTERS FOR
ORGANIZATION In TAMPA
(Tampa Tribune)


AS the result Of the sojourn in Tam
pa and vicinity during the last two
weeks of Organizer Montgomery of
the United Typothetae of America, a
temporary organization for Tampa
was formed last night at pleasant
banquet held at Garcia's restaurant,
which was attended by practically all
of the employing printers of Tampa,
and by Harry Brown, former editor of
the st. Augustine Record, who recent
ly acquired the Lakeland Telegram.
Following number of addresses,
chief of which was delivered by Mr..
Brown, the following temporary Off
GERS were elected: Hewitt Hill, pres
ident; William Haupt, secretary; ex-
ecutive committee, j. S. Bittman,
Tampa Printing Company; William
Haupt, Franklin Printing Company,
and Frank Hill, Tampa Citizen. A
meeting will be held in about a week
at which a permanent organization
will be secured. Meanwhile organiza-
tions similar to that formed her will
be formed in adjoining cities and
counties.
The United Typothetae Of America
is an organization of employing print
ers devoted to the promotion of the
printing business along higher and
better lines, and has no connection
with any pro-labor or anti-labor activ-
titles.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-15
Watching theU . s.

Geneva, Dec. 15.-Until the United
States defines its attitude toward the
disarmament proposal, the nations of
the League will go slow. 1t was linti-
mated yesterday in more than one ad-
dress. It was unanimously agreeA
that practical reduction OF ornaments
could not take place for at least two
years. France and Belgium both de-
clared that with the Germans at their
door and the peace treaty not yet full
ly observed, it would he folly to lay
down arms.
Leon Bourgeoise declared that be-
fore France could consider disarma- !
ment sho would have to restore the
military machine practically worn out
by the war. Eli
The resolution limiting ornaments
by the powers for the next two years
was passed, but it was. stated that
it amounted to no more than a rec
ommendation to the members of the
League which they could use their
own discretion in observing.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-15

Lakeland Methodists and the pub
lie at large are delighted to learn
that Rev. ]. F. Bell was returned as
pastor Of the First Methodist church
and Rev. Holmes Logan as pastor Of
tho Myrtle street and Dixieland Meth
odist churches. Both pastors have
done a splendid work here. and their
congregations are happy to have them
~eturned. Ministers who have served
the First Methodist church here in
years pas: are DR.. J. R. Cason, who
was made agent of the Methodist Or
phanage at Enterprise; Rev. ]. Fred
Pixton. who goes to Mulberry; Rev.
Smith Hardin, who was returned 70
Bradentown; Rev. /. G. Jenkins, who
was returned to Gainesville, and Rev.
Fred Householder, who was returned
as Presiding Elder of the Tallahassee
district.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-15
Secretary Daniels Stenuously Oh
jects to a Naval Holiday Of Five
Years Urged Congress to Pro-
ceed With His SS Ships in Three
Years Plan Says Agreement
With Nations Might be Regard
ed With Suspicion.
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Dec. 15.-Legislation
providing for the compensation Of
former service men was taken up BY
the finance committee with an Amer
ican Legion delegation aa
Daniels Objects
Secretary Daniels strenuously OBJ
jects to the proposal to agree with
Japan and England on a five-year ma
val holiday. He said yesterday.
Il profoundly believe that the Unit
ed States can not afford to take q
five-year naval holiday as 1t has been
rumored England and Japan will
suggest to this country. It would be
a blunder, almost crime, for the
United States to enter into an alliance
with any two or three nations either
to suspend or curtail naval building,
or for any other purpose. It would
certainly make for suspicion among
thO OtACL hdtlOuc, . & W.
The comparative capital warship
tonnage Of the three countries at this
time Is: England S64,600, the United
States 46S,OO0, Japan $4,000.
Daniels declared yesterday that
President-elect Harding was in ac-
cord with him in his biggest navy
program. Mr.. Harding, he said, would
insist upon making our navy at least
as great as the greatest. The gem
eral boards recommendation for a
three-year building program totaling
SS ships was again insisted upon by
the war secretary.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-15
Presbyterian Ladies
Held an Interesting Meeting

The regular meeting of the Womans
Auxiliary Of the Presbyterian church
was held Monday at three o'clock.
The meeting was called to order
by the President, Mr.. ]. R. Boul
ware.
At the conclusion of the business
session the Study Hour was led by
Mrs. W. P. Ramsdell.
The work of the Home Missions and
the social life and customs of the Gu.
bans were the topics for study.
There is a great need for teachers
In the Home Mission schools and II
is earnestly hoped that our young
men and women will hear this call
and help in this noble work.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-15
MISS OvERSTREET RETIRING
FROM BUSINESS LIFE

II is a matter of considerable inter-
est that Miss Gertrude overstreet will
NOT be connected with the Clayton
Melton Company after January 1st'
Miss Overstreet has begun to reel
the strain of her business career and
ig resigning merely to take much
needed rest. She came to Lakeland
several years ago from Baxley' Ca
and has build up an enviable reputa-
tion for business efficiency and sagac-
itv. Her friends will be pleased to
lrow that. while Miss overstreet may
take a vacation trip, it is not her In
tention to leave Lakeland permanently
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-15
The WEATHER
GENERAL WEATHER CONDITIONS

|6GNGNAL WGNiHEn kONQtltON6
The storm which was over Lake
Superior Tuesday morning is moving
slowly eastward over tho upper Lake
region and northwestern Canada. It
has caused strong winds over the
Lake region and the northeastern
states. Buffalo reports maximum
wind velocity Of SO miles per hour.
Snow has fallen over the Lake region
and rain or snow over the north and
middle Atlantic states. Over the
southeastern states and the Missis-
sippi vale, fair weather has prevailed.
An extensive area Of high pressure
occupies the western part Of the
country, with its center over the Pla-
teau region. It has caused generally
fair weather in the west.
This combination of low pressure
over the northeast, and high pressure
over the west, has caused colder
weather over the greater part of the
country, although no excessively low
temperatures are reported. The in
dications are for fair weather in the
vicinity Of Tampa tonight and Thurs
day. 1t will be somewhat colder to-
night, with probability of light frost.
The minimum temperature at Tam
pa will be about 40 degrees.
WALTER ]. BENNETT.
Weather Bureau, Tampa.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-15
LAKELAND, FLORIDA. WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER Is. 1920
WOMAN SPEAKS IN
LEAGUE ASSEMBLY
ON WHITE SLAVERY
(By Associated Press.l Z

Geneva, Dec. 15.-The proposal Of
the league of nations to assume the
duties now performed by Holland un.
der the international opium conven-
tion regulating the traffic in drugs,
was discussed in the assembly today.
A white slave" resolution sup
pressing the traffic in women and
children was unanimously adopted
after an address by Miss Henri Fort.
hammer of Denmark, who plead TOR
an invstigation of women in Asia
Minor and Armenia, where she said
twenty thousand women were held in
captivity.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-15
SCOTT TRANSLATED"
AFTER HIS DEMISE

Tallahassee, Dec. 15.-Ed Scott,
former road commissioner, who died
at Arcadia last Saturday, while under
suspension On charges of incompe-
tency was reinstated by the governor
by an order bearing date before the
death Of Scott, but apparently writ
ten several days after his death. The
order Of reinstatement recites that
the charges against Scott were not
sustained by proof. AS matter OF
fact Scott is we'll known throughout
the state as an original member OF
The state road department, man OF
superior attainments and public spirit.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-15
M. E. CONFERENCE
NAMES MINISTERS
FOR THIS DISTRICT

Tallahassee, Dec. 15.-The Florida
Methodist conference has concluded
a most interesting and profitable ses-
sion. Much important business was
conducted on the last day Of the con-
ference. The plans of the Sunday
school board include more general
observance of Sunday school day, q
larger training school at the South
ern college next year, large attend
ance at Junalaska Training school,
more efficient district organizations,
|district Wesley Bible class federations
land q greater federation at st. Pc
tersburg in October.
Following are the appointments for
the Barlow district:
Barlow District-C. F.. Blackburn,
presiding elder; Arcadia, w. C. Nor
ton; Boca Grande, A. H. Moore; Bar
tow, l.. d. Lowe; Bonita Springs, to
be supplied by l.. P. Glazier; Bowl
ing Green, w. G. Strickland: Dixie
land and Myrtle street, Holmes Lo-
gan; d. r. Sweat, junior preacher: !:
Eagle Lake to be supplied by Victor
Hurt; Fort Green mission to be sup
piled by r. I. Allen; Fort Meade, O.
e. Rice; Fort Myers, H. J. Haefling-
er; Fort Myers mission, to be supplied
by j. j. Thompson; Homeland and
Prospect, e. ]. Hardee; Kathleen cir
cult, to be supplied by J. H. Davis.
LaBelle and Alva, J. w. Austin
Lakeland, j. r. Bell; Mulberry, F..
Pixon; Nocatee and Fort Ogden, l. M
Belt; Punta Gorda, G.. W. Rosen.
berry; Wauchula, J. T. Mitchell; ZoI-
TO circuit, ]. e. Sheppard; Florida
Christian Advocate, J. Edgar Wilson,
editor; Florida Christian Advocate, d,
B. Sweat, assistant editor; conference
secretary Of education, s. w. Lawler;
Alachua circuits, s. I. Hendrix.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-15
ST. PETERSBURG MAN
CHARGED WITH POISONING
HIS WIFE'S COFFEE

st. Petersburg, Dec. 15..-Much
interest exists in the trial set for
Thursday of Robert j. Black, Jr.,
charged with putting sulphate of zinc
in sugar which he gave to his wife.
The hearing will take place before
Magistrate R. R. Carter. Black is
we'll known here, and has many
friends who are sticking to him and
denouncing the charge as part of a
frame up to ruin him.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-15
WORLD WAR VETERANS ASK
AMNESTY FOR PRISONERS
(By Associated Press.l

Washington, Dec. 15.-A committee
of world war veterans, with head
quarters here, is preparing to call on
the white house and the department
of justince and present the resolutions
adopted by the organization urging
amnesty for prisoners violating the
espionage act.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-15
HEAVY DOCKET AT
TERM OF COURT
NOW JUST ENDING
(Bartow Record.)r

County court trials will probably
be finished either this evening or to-
morrow. The docket has been heavy
this term, and number Of cases, OF
more than average interest have been
before the juries for settlement. The
case of Mark Reynolds, charged with
cruelty to his children was being tried
Friday at time of going to press. Rey-
nolds was convicted by the jury and
a sentence of three months in the
county Jail passed. Later the de-
c:sion was recalled and sentence re-
served to be given later.
\ Cases sincs that time have been:
State Of Florida VS.. Lillia Hamp-
ton, aggravated assault. Aequittal.
State Of Florida VS.. Christopher
Slime, beating way on train. Plead
guilty. $50 and costs or two months
State of Florida VS.. G. c. Davis,
possessing mash and distilling appar-
atus. Acquitted.
State of Florida VS.. E. B. Thomas
petty larceny. Plead guilty, Sentence
reserved.
State Of Florida VS.. Thorn Taylor
reckless driving. Nol-prossed.
State of Florida VS.. Will Smith
vagrancy. Plead guilty. Six months
State of Florida vs.. Mrs. q. P.
Emerson, contempt, SIS and costs.
State of Florida VS.. W. P. 0dom
erticing away labor. Plead guilty
sentence reserved.
State of Florida VS.. A. H. Kimler
operating punch board. Plead guilty
IS and costs.
State of Florida VS.. e. NJ. Newlan
speeding, $25 and costs.
State of Florida VS.. W. l.. Rewis
selling liquor, tried at time of press
The civil cases disposed of number
three.
w. K. Jackson VS.. Mrs. q. T.
Emerson, civil action. Verdict for
plaintiff 5000.
Carrie H. Anderson by her next
friend, Frank K. Anderson VS. Ernest
l.. Davidson, replevin. Verdict for de-
fendant.
S. D. Creel and G. M. Hardee
vs. Dean Thornhill, civil action. Yer
dict for defendant.
The verdict in the Anderson-DaVid
son case has been set aside and de-
velopments are awaited with interest
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-15
JIMMY LEACH HOLDS HIGH
SCORE in FOOTBALL PLAY
(By Associated Press.)

Lexington, Va, Dec. 1t is
claimed that Jimmy Leech, captain Of
the indicated Virginia Military In
stitute football team, is leading in
individual points scored in the south
and, possible in the whole country
'lurins the last season. He scored
210 points
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-15
BRITISH MISSION TRIED
TO RUN SHIPPING BOARD
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Dec. Members OF
the British mission visiting the United
States in 1917 attempted to influence
the shipping boards policies, Will
liam Denman, the first chairman of
the board, testified before the House
committee investigating the board
He said Sir Connop Guthrie, member
of the Irish mission was made a mem.
ber of the advisory board.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-15
MORCENTAU. NAMED AS
ARMENIAN MEDIATOR
(By Associated Press.)

washington, Dec. 15.-Henry Nor
gentau, former ambassador to Tur-
Key, has been selected by President
wilson to act as the Presidents per-
sonal representative in mediating be-
tween the Armenians and the Turkish
Nationals.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-15
LAkELAND'S WEATHER

Clearing skis last night brought a
drop in temperature that sent the
mercury down to A degrees here in
Lakland before daylight. The noon
reading was 65 degrees with the wind
out of the north. According to this
mornings forecast 1t will continue
clear and moderately cool tonight and
tomorrow.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-15
NO CENSORSHIP IMPOSED
ON RELAYED MESSAGES

washington, Dec. ia tentative
aereement that mo censorship shall
Oe imposed upon messages merely
pa'Slng through relay points" has
oeen reached by the international
communications conference, Walter
:, Rogers, American representative,
'0'o the Senate committee.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-15
BIG REDUCTION In BALES
OF COTTON USED In NOV

washington, Dec. 15.-Cotton COM
sumed during the month of Novem-
ber amounted to 332,O57 bales of lint
and 29,156 bales of linters, as com.
pared with 491,25O lint and 25,50O
linters in November of last year, ac-
cording to the census bureau.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-15
BRENNAN NOT SATISFIED
WITH DEMPSEY BOUT
it.sssId ps,sloossv 6a)

New York. Dec. B.-Bill Brennan,
who was knocked out by, Dempsey,
saad he would ask for another match,
us ne was not satisfied that Dempsey
wan his superior. Dempsey left for
the Pacific coast until he begin train
ing for the match with Jess Willard
on 81, Patriek's day.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-15
MEXICAN TELEGRAPHS
ORDERED ON STRIKE

Mexico City, Dec. 15.-Telegraph
station agents on the national rail.
ways were ordered on a general and
immediate strike. threatening to par.
alyze all lines.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-15
FORMER GREEK KING
LEAVES VENICE TODAY
(By Associated Press.)

Venice, Dec. 15.-Former King Con-
stantine and Queen Sophie Of Greece,
with their children, arrived here today
from Luzerne, Switzerland. They
will 60 aboard Greek cruiser for
their return to Athens, where they
will arrive Sunday.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-15
QUESTION OF ARMAMENTS IS
OCCUPYING MUCH ATTENTION
AMONG GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS
TWO WITNESSES CALLED
: in IRISH INVESTIGATION
(By Associated Press. !

Washington, Dec. 15. - Laurence
Ginnell, former member of the British
parliament, and Miss Ruth Russell of
Chicago were called to testify today
before the committee Investigating
the Irish question.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-15
PIECEWORK SCHEDULE
AMOUNTS TO A LOCKOUT
(By Associated Press. }

New York, Dec. 15.-The piece
work schedule adopted in all the
shops of the Clothing Manufacturers
association amounts to lockout"
the Amalgamated Clothing Workers
declared.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-15
LUMBER COMPANY IN Pa,
HAS A $5O,OOO FIRE
(By Associated Press }

Uniontown, Pa, Dec. 15.-Fire be-
lieved to be of incendiary origin de
stroyed the plant of the Fairchance
LAUNDERING company, causing $4,000
damage.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-15

The special district road bond cleo
,ion Yesterday was overwhelmingly in
favor Of the bond issue. Lakeland may
always be depended on to vote for
5ynrogress, but yesterdays election was
more decisive than usual.
The special district consisted Of
the three Lakeland precincts and
Kathleen, and the vote was as fol-
1owg
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-15
ROBINS
TALKS 10 HARDING
/ ABOUT HIS POLICY
(By Associated Press J

MSrion, Dec. 15. -President-elect
Harding today conferred with Ray
Inond Robins, former leader Of the
Progressive party, on associations
and domestic problems. Tonight he
will address state meeting Of child
welfare workers.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-15

Travelling in a funeral procession
near Taylorville, ILL.,, two men were
killed when their auto was hit by
train.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-15
MEXICAN WAR SECRETARY
BENJAMIN HILT IS DEAD
(By Associated Press.) J

Mexico City, Dec. 15.-General Ben.
jamin Hit, Mexican secretary of war,
is dead.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-15

A Texas rancher kicked his auto
mobile because it wouldn't run and
broke his leg.