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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-12

The desert of Florida has pro
duced the past year, according to Off
cial information, some eleven million
boxes of citrus fruits, which brough,
into the State approximately $25, oOo,-
700. And this is only one item in 4
long list of crops and innumerable
other resources. The Country Cen
tleman" might stick a pin here.
~
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-12
The Lakeland
EVENING TELEGRAM

Published every afternoon Except
Sunday from the Telegram Building,
Lakeland, Fla. Entered in the post
Office at Lakeland, Fla, as mail mat
ter of the second class.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-12
M. r. Hetherinston. ........ Editor
w. M. Hetherinston, Business Manager

THE LAKELAND News
A weekly newspaper giving a resume
OF local matters, crop conditions,
county affairs, etc, is published from
the Telegram office and sent any.
where in the United States for $50
per year. y
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-12

A good resolution in these times is
to weigh all statements carefully and
consider all movements judicially be-
fore being carried away with them
There are so many fads and follies,
masquerading as uplifts and reforms,
that it is a bit puzzling to know what
to accept and what to reject. II is
reasonably safe not to get too wild
about any of them, but to keep on the
even tenor of life, doing a reasonable
amount of work, mixed with a reas-
enable quantity of play, being Meth
er penurious or extravagant, but be-
ing sure to save bit for the rainv
day Let others rave and rant, and
disport themselves in overalls, and
follow after arrant demagogues-but
the wise guy will work and wait and
weigh and watch.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-12

TO the little Polk county town of
Frostproof goes the honor of having
won the state pennant for being the
most efficient town in Florida In Red
Cross work, in proportion to it's popu-
iation. This is high honor for that
little community, the more so as Flor
IDA towns almost without exception
supported every Red Cross demand
most loyalty and literally.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-02
TARVlA ROADS
FORFT.BROWN;;
CONTRACT LET
Mai. Donnan Announces That
Work Will Begin on New
Construction at Once.

Major a. s. Donnan, quartermaster
at Fort Brown, announced today that
contracts have been let for the con
Struction of first class gravel and
tarviated roads throughout the reser-
walton. the work to begin at once.
The specifications call for gravel
roads in some sections Of the rcserva-
ton where the roads have not been
improved. and in other parts, particu-
larly the roads leading toward Eliza
beth street and those passing the Off
GERS quarters and along the lake, they
viii be given a coating Of tarvla. The
roads which were grayeled about a
year ago will be raised with about
four inches of gravel and coating
Of tarvia.
II Il planned 10 exclude heavy traf
fic, such "a trucks, drays and similar
vehicles from the tarviated roads, this
traffic 10 use the gravel roads eX-
clusivcly.
The contract has been awarded to
DoddS & Wedegartner Of San Benito,
and calls for the expenditure Of $27,-
000, which will be exclusive of the
material. which will be supplied by
the government.
We will have gravel on hand as il
II needed" said Major Donnan today,
"and we do not anticipate that there
will be any difficulty in rushing the
work TO completion. The people who
will furnish the bituminous coating
for the roads have advised Us that this
material can be supplied as fast as il
is iS'needcd.
The application Of tarvia at Fort
Brown will be watched with interest
in the city Of Brownsville, where OBJ
jcctions have been raised to the use
Of this material for street traffic,
some property owners demanding a
more permanent type Of paving. a
gravcled base and bituminous topping
was also suggested for the new
county highway, but after much con
Sidcration by the commissioners II was
decided to use concrete without sur
facing material.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-02
uRv The Associated Press,

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal. July p
The attempt at a combination against
the nomination Of William g. McAdoo
was still being carried on when the
convention went into its night session
last night. but il still was without
any definite result.
Lack Of headwav was ascribed 10
the absence Of central control and 70
the feeling among many Of those inn
portuned to join that il was really
directed against President Wilson ra-
ther than wholly a movement against
McAdoo. That feeling its managers
agreed was its weakness.
Another real difficulty was that
many Of the supporters Of candidates
having enthusiastic following. chiefly
Palmer and Cox. argued that thev
should not be asked 10 desert their
candidates until ii had been develop
ed whether they can gain in strength
In these camps were scattering dele
gates who preferred McAdoo TO any
dark horse. The promoters Of the at
tempted combination against McAdoo
were proceeding desultorily and one
after another they continued 10 bring
forward such names as former Speak
er Clark, Vice President Marshall
Homer S. Cummings. Bainbridge Col
by, and even William J. Bryan. Clear
ly and admittedly there was no name
about which they could rally. Ths
Cox and Palmer leaders laughed al
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-02
THOMSON ARRIVES
In VALLEY, COMES
TO CITY TONIGHT

X. +. Thomason Of FL Paso. speak
or Of the Texas house Of representa-
tivcs and candidate for governor Of
Texas, reached the Valley today Al
lIarlngcn, and after addressing an au-
dience in that city left for San Benito
and Rio Hondo, Mr.. ThomaSon, ac-
companied by party Of Brownsville
men who met. him at Harlingen. was
due to leave for Brownsville.
4 dinner will be given Mr. Thoma-
son at o'clock this afternoon III the
Manhattan Cafe. limited number Of
guests being invited due 10 the lack
of Accommodations These will gather
at the Miller hotel, where they will
meet Mr.. Thomson. Tonight at s
o'clock. Mr.. Tnomason will address
the public al the Community House,
Tenth and Lcvec streets.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-02
MEDICAL SOCIETIES
TO HOLD SYMPOSIUM
ON BUBONIC PLAGUE
Ey The Associa:cd PrcssD

AUSTIN. Tex. July p Request
that symposium on bubonic plague
feature the next meeting Of each
county medical society held in Texas
has been sent out by DIR. {. W. God
dard. state health officer. His re
quest was caused by development Of
the plague at Galveston. where one
death occurred and another victim is
under serum and vaccine treatment
Replying to numerous inquiries aS
TO symptoms Of bubonic plague, Dr.
Goddard gave the following as the
chief points Of diagnosis:
History Of the patient having come
from an infested district within two
to ten days previously; high fever and
extreme prostration; coma or dellr-
ium. enlargement Of lymphatic glands
usually IN the femoral or ingulnal
region. but occasionally in the axilla,
elbows or in the angle Of the jaw.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-02
AMERICAN LEGION WILL
AID MEMS RELATIVES

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. July q
The American Legion has prepared to
assist relatives Of men who died over
seas in claiming the bodies when they
are returned to the United States
Recently, according to the legion.
bodies of fallen fighters have arrived
in port without the knowledge Of rel
atives or friends Of the dead men.
To avoid further confusion. Lemuel
Bolles, national adjutant. has called
upon the 5000 posts Of the legion to
ascertain the names Of men in their
respective localities who died overseas
and whose bodies are being returned
and notify the national legion head
quarters of addresses of next Of kin.
BY this means the legionaires plan 10
see that none Of the bodies are un-
claimed when returned here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-02
KANSAS STOCKMEN WANT
TO BORROW FARM MONEY

TOPEKA. Kan. July 2-kaisas
stcckmeu want loans Of from ten to
fifteen millions dollars from the Fed
eral Reserve Bank. tenth district, 10
he made through local banks. accord
ing to resolutions adopted at a met
ing Of the executive board of the
Kansas Livestock Association. The
resolutions declared the livestock
situation now is critical" and drew
a gloomy outlook from the fact that
the cattle population Of the state had
fallen off seriously. They said:
Pastures are empty which ought
to be stocked to produce beef; calves
and sheep stock are ordered shipped to
market. reducing breeding herds
farm land Is uncultvated and great
shortage in production in this district
is predicted unless relief is had al
once"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-02
NEW HAMPSHIRE WINS IN
AMERICAN LEGION PUSH

I\pIA\AiOlIS. nId.. July =. The
state "f New Hampshire won the Am"rl-
can Legion nation Wide push according
10 al announcement made 40 national
headquarters here. AMI Will receive th"
stand uf silk cnlnrS offered ~ first proze
III the cnnts"i The contest was held
from Nlay ! ~ 80.
SECOND prize. stand os WOODEN col
urs. Was won ~ South pagnta. Nation
N Commander Franklin n1lier will pre-
sent The prizes ~ the national convcn-
ti"u " the Legion
The Legion NOW has =. - posts n III
parts ~ the United States ild IN several
foreign countries. lo1I womrn'> auXili-
AIRY units The total enrolment since the
organization was first established. fit-
teen months arn. IN more than tw" mil
lion
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-02
STACKING WHEAT SOFT
WILL SHED WATER NOW
LOST ART, DECLARES
ORy The Associated Pressl

MANHATTAN. Kan, July q
Stacking wheat properly. so it will
she'd water. is almost lost art. :
says a wheat bulletin issued by th1
state agricultural college. IL warn
farmers that due To car shortage II
will be impossible TO market much
wheat promptly and says where gran
aries. zine tanks or other kind Of shell
ter is not available. stacking pro
perly donc-wil answer the purpose
Wheat well stacked. especially
bundle wheat, will keep for several
MONTHS" the bulletin adds. 1t eS-
Inmates that 10000 cars will be re-
quired to move the Kansas wheat CROP
this year.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-02
OFFER BIG REWARD FOR
DAYLIGHT BANK ROBBERS

MlNNBAPbLlS, Minn., July =
TO stronger enlist the help Of individ-
uals IN the capture Of daylight bank
robbers. the Minneapolis Clearing
House Association announced that re-
wards aggregating 5000 would be
given 10 any person or persons res
ponsible for the capture and convic-
tion IF persons attempting to hold
up banks in this city. This amount
" exclusive Of the $3.50 reward offer
ed by the Minnesota Bankers asso-
citation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-02
MATAMORENSE
new GOVERNOR
OFTAMAULIPAS
Senator Jose Moranti is Elect
ed by Vote in Mexi-
can Congress.

Senator Jose Moranti. a native Of
Matamoros, but who left that city
about twenty years ago and has since
been living in Mexico, was elected
provisional governor Of Tamaulipas by
the Mexican chamber of Deputies on
Wednesday night.
President de Ia HuCrta presented
the names of three men for election
as provisional governor Of the state
the other being +. Portcs Gil, the pres
ent provisional governor, and Lie. Joa-
quin Arguellas of Victoria. Moranti
was elected by a majority Of forty
votes.
Moranti is a brother-in- law Of Ro-
bcrto Bennevcndo and Alfonso Bennc-
vendo of Brownsville, and is well
known among the "old timers" of this
city. Moranti was formerly identified
with the red" party as the de Lara
faction was known, but de Lara some
time ago was eliminated from il, ac-
cording to Matamoros men. Nor"
it is said. was elected to the office
largely because il was believed h.
could reconcile the two factions IN
Tamaulipas, feeling between the two
having been somewhat at fever heat
for the past several months.
Moranto is very close friend of
General Alvaro Obregon's and sup
ported the presidential candidate IN
the Mexican senate.
Provisional Governor T.. Portes Gil
is said to have had socialistic tendcn-
cies. and was opposed by the oil men
in Tampico selds because Of his atti
tude with reference 10 strikes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-02
MIDNIGHT EFFORTS TO
COMPOSE DIFFERENCES
THRU ARGUMENTS FA||
(Rv The Associated Pressl

SAN FRANCISCO CAL July chairman Glass began reading the
odays fight and
waited Of five planks
The plank Of Bryan announced here last week
Another plank universal military during
Another the plank the elimination of the
middle and forced the disclosure Of and selling
prices
bulletin
published the establishment
similar the federal trade The plank the
previously announced by him.
Another soldier relief
by Tom Oklahoma
declaring
Of the Irish sympathizer the plank take
revealed.
Some predicted that the delegates becoming tired Of delay and will
proposition tending hasten the convention end BY
morrow night
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-02
is ACADEMY GRADUATE,
ALTHOUGH AGE is ID

EVANSVILLE, ILL.,. July AL
though she matriculated in 1859. Mrs.
Julia Rider, aged "a. of Fairfield, H.,
has just graduated from st. Vincents'
Academy at St. Vincents. KY, few
miles south of here. Mrs. Rider re
ccived her diploma in 1861, but due
to the outbreak Of the war between
the states, was unable to attend the
commencement exercises. She neglect
cd her diploma until this year. She
will have the distinction Of being the
oldest graduate Of the institution.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-02

the idea Of Swapping off" at 80 early
stage and asserted il had not been
demonstrated that Mr. McAdoo com
manded place in the running to
cause them TO fear hint was for
them plainly case Of waiting 70 be
shown
While the real leaders were dealing
with the platform question. those who
for one reason or another opposed
McAdoo. Palmer and Cox. kept up
their informal conferences. Many
contended that few ballofs would
easily show the impossibility Of nom
mating either Palmer or Cox. and the
bitterest administration opponents
warned against delay in effecting a
program which might bring them to
the issue at time too late TO defeat
McAdoo. Delegates without pro-
nounced convictions embarrassed these
leaders by demanding to know why it
was that a combination was necessary
In many instances. this forced the ad-
mission that the principal argument
as to why they thought Mr.. McAdoo
should not be nominated was that he
was the son-in-law of the president
The administration clearly was in
control Of the convention and this ex-
planation was unpopular in many
quarters on that account All fac
tions have been canvassing the state
delegations to determine the actual
strength for each Of the leading can
didates. The returns do not agre,
but to narst to an impartial stimate
obtainable showed that on the first
ballot the strength Of Palmer would
be about 27s. with McAdoo follow
ing with 274 and Cox in third place
with 100. This left All delegates
scattered among the other III candi
dates.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-02
TWO TRAINING COURSES.

~ N~NF'' ITTf"II TF-NNF
GALVESTON, Texas. July - Ma
val reservists residing in subdistrict
&. comprising Texas and Oklahoma.
will he offered the choice Of two
training cruises this summer. accord
ing to an announcement by the navy
department.
The sunboat Wheeling, which j.
stationed here. will sail August 20 for
New York or Newport News, where
shore leave will be given. The return
tip will begin August 81. The sec
ond cruise starts September 10, when
the Wheeling puts off for Kingston,
Jamaica.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-02
LIGHTNING STRIKES 3
TIMES IN SAME DAY ON
SAME FARM IN INDIANA
CRv The Associated Pressl

GREENFIELD. Ind. July "A
horse belonging to Jasper kemper, a
farmer living near Greenfield. was
killed by lightning in the afternoon; !;
four hours lStcr electricity felled a
COW he was milking, and at midnight
lightning struck the farmhouse.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-02
(Bv The Associated Pressl

AUDITORIUM SAN FRANCISCO Cal. July "A
with the hardest and most important work still ahead the democratic
resumed II o'clock
platform
hbtion probable fights
Irish
Midnight efforts
OF paom failed
any KIND Of prohibition plank defeated BY decisive
Under
Colby
desiring speak who be
thirty minutes
Exactly what happened the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-02
STRIKERS ATTACK ENGINEER

EAST ST. LOUIS, ILL.,, July g.
Two men were wounded, one serious
~, when crowd said to have been
composed Of striking switchmen, at
tackled the crew Of switch engine in
here late Thursday and precipitated
a revolver duel.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-02
G.. o. p. PLANS CAMPAIGN.
nv Thc Associ;sted rrcssl

CHICAGO. ILL.,, July Clarence
Il. Miller Of Minnesota, secretary Of
the republican national committee.
have arrived in Chicago for confer
encc next week at which plans will be
made for the presidential campaign.
viii II. Hays, chairman Of the com
mittcc, is expected here Tuesday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-02
LARGER COTTON
CROP, FORECAST
OF DEPARTMENT
Improvement in Condition
Gives Promise of Better
Than Last Year.
Ev The Associated prrSS)

WASHINGTON, ID. C., July q
A cotton crop Of / 100000 bales, or
larger than last year, was predicted
today by the Department Of Agricul-
ture as result of Improvement in
condition Of the crop since May %,
when il was the worst on record.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-02

tion forces had enough votes to put
over the program, they would do so
AZ the peril Of his opposition. What
ever was the full import Of Bryan's
threat. IL was sufficient to make the
committee reconsider its action and
hear him again after they told the
convention the platform was practi-
cally ready
McAdoo Men Bolster Lines.
The McAdoo boomers took advan-
tage Of the interruption to continue
strengthening their lines. The Nc
Adoo forces were willing to ballot
last night and there were intimations
that the convention was packed" for
a possible stampede. The Cox forces,
while sure Of their delegate standing
firm, acknowledge they had not made
accessions.
The McAdoo people are counting
on additions from the Palmer forces
on a second choice vote. The Nc
Adoo boomers were so confident as
To predict his nomination on the fifth
ballot. Leaders in the cor .ention
said they looked for long debate de-
spite the fact that speakcr are linn
tied to thirty minutes. Indreds of
delegates. however. he, become inn
patient with the dela already occas-
ioned, and many Of them are ready
TO support any move 10 shorten the
discussion. They ar a deadlock on
the batlloting an do not want the
convention to r.n beyond tomorrow.
Voting for i presidential nominee
will begin Immediately after the plat
form is adopted. unless a recess is
taken. There Is talk Of one or two
ballots to get the line up Of delegates
before recess.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-02
FIGHT PROHIBITION QUESTION ON FLOOR
j. S. DESTROYER GOES
TO AMERICANS AID

WASHINGTON, u. G.. July Am
American destroyer has been dis
patched to Mersina in an effort to Sc
cure the release of Paul Nilsson and
wife, of Illinois, held by the Turkish
nationlalists.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-02
ANCoNA RIOTS COSTLY.

CIV The Associated Pressl
ROME. July 2.-The newspapers
announced today thst according to
official figures, "a. fsons were kill
ed and 7r wOundtS lring the mutiny
Of troops At Ancona.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-02
AMES
RELEASE NOT YET
GIVEN BY MEXICO

Despite news dispatches from Mex
leo City stating that instructions had
been issued by the secretary Of war
for the release of Lieutenant Stan
ley NJ. Ames. the American aviator
who alighted 80 miles south Of Mata-
moros last Sunday, the officer was
still held in Mexico. United States
Vice Consul s. L. Wilkinson said to-
day that the orders have not yet
reached Matamoros, but that they are
expected at any time II is assumed
that the delay is occasiored BY the
fact that the instructions will have to
pass through various channels before
reaching the local commander in Mat
amoros. Lieutenant Ames continues
to have the freedom Of the city. He
is expected TO fly his plane back
across the American line.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-02
WEATHER

Tonight and Saturday generally
fair; light variable winds.
The Washington times., 1920-11-18
|SEES PLOT TO
| FORCE LEAGUE
Ex-senator Bourne Charges
Banking interests Aim to
Enlist Harding's Aid.

Charges that International bank
ing interests are seeking TO induce
Senator Harding TO put a man at the
head OF the State Department who
will try TO put the United States into
the League OF Nations are made to-
day in a statement by former SEN
ator Jonathan Bourne. AS head o.
the Republican Publicity hssocia-
ton.
While Mr.. Bourne does not speak
for the Republican national ovsnm,-
tee, his views are in line with those
Of many leading Republicans on this
subject.
lat he says clearly indicates
there is a hard road ahead for those
who are trying. in the face OF the
election returns. TO get the United
states into the League.
MIR. Bourne does not mention Elihu
Root OF any other prospective ap-
oointee for Secretary OF state. New
crtheiess, there are not lacking GER
tain Indications that what he says is
in part, aimed at the talk that Mr..
Root may be made head OF the State
Department.
Mr.. Bourne says:
AS the echoes OF the Republican
landslide OF November . grow fainter
the propaganda urging League mem
bership on the United States once
more wakes in strength. A dispatch
from Geneva states that the general
view OF the Europeans and Latin
Americans IL that unless the United
states accepts membership the League
OF Nations will not survive.
Probably because they find no one
else who win agree to pay a.. ouis
Information via cable arrives al
most daily that the present members
Of the League. which IL now taking
stock OF itself in Geneva. will agree
to almost any reservation which we
see At to make. IL we will only come
in. But they are reported as object
ing to the adoption OF a new scheme.
And why: Because Mr.. Wilson, sue
ceeding in his intention OF so inter-
The Washington times., 1920-11-18
HUSBANDS RULES
|. WIN WIFE AL|M0NY
New York Realty Man Issued
UIimatum Calling Union
Grave Misake.

NEW YORK. Nov. ls.--Mrs. Laura
Meyer. wife Of John l. Meyer. real
estate operator. awoke one morning
10 find this ultimatum from John:
II viii continue 10 live with you
and endeavor TO rectify what seem
ingly WAS a grave mistake--our mar
riage--on the following conditions:
you are TO refrain from the use
OF intoxicating liquors at all times
unless ] give you consent to indulge
in them.
Your time and attention and