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The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-20
NEGRO ESCAPES
WHEN MOB TRIES
TO. EXECUTE HIM
(By Associated Press. J

Fincastle, Dec. 20.-Edmond
Thompson, negro, who was arrested
yesterday for firing into a crowd OF
boys who were annoying him with
firecrackers, killing one boy and
wounding three others, made a SEN
sational escape last night when a
crowd of men tried to take him away
from the deputy sheriff and lynch
him.
The shooting occurred while crowd
of boys were congregated in front of
the Hot Springs Hotel, of which
Thompson was porter. A boy threw a
lighted squib at the negro's feet. He
drew a pistol and fired five times right
into the crowd of terrified youngsters,
wounding four, one of whom died
shortly afterwards. He was imme-
diately arrested and placed in an au-
tomobile and driven away in custody
OF a deputy. A crowd quickly gath
cred, stopping the machine. A man
ran up to the automobile and fired
point blank at the negro's face. In
the confusion the prisoner suddenly
leaped from the auto and disappeared
in the darkness, followed by a fusilade
of pistol shots, none of which, it is
believed, took effect. He is now being
pursued with bloodhounds brought
from Roanoke city.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-20

tractor.
The club was glad to welcome Oack
Mr. and Mrs. William Steitz, oiu
members who have not been able 70
attend for several years. New MEM
hers taken in at this meeting were
Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Brown MT
BROWN being present on this occasion,
Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Rowe, Mr.. ana
Nrs G E. Cruikshank, R. c. Vetter,
MIR. and Mrs. ]. E. Day,
Miss Godby, county home demon
stration agent for Polk county urged
tho club to send a good display to tne
Tampa Fair -, 90
4 vote of thanks was tenderea u
t,o hosts of the day who were MI. I.
ord Mrs. H. H. Markly and MI. anu
Mrs Howard Maxwell. A vote Of
tbonks was also given to Mr.. F1lOer'
and the boy scouts for the use OF 'ns
camp. :, .o,d m
.ho third Saturday in January Win
,Is ,Io and Mrs. zeitlow at their home
or Scott Lake.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-20
BOYS OF TROOP ONE
ENTERTAIN PARENTS AT
FRIDAY NIGHT MEETING

The boys of Troop One entertained
their parents Friday night at the
Baptist Sunday school building,
There was large turnout and every
body had a fine time. The object OF
the meeting was to get acquainted
with our parents and give them an
idea of what we are trying to do in
Scoutdom. Executive Filbert was
present and gave a fine talk on scout
work in general and some of the
things we are going to do in the COM
ing year. Such as scoutmaster 8
school twice month, a patrol lead
ers school, the organization of other
troops throughout the county, def
mite programs to be followed and
carried out, and many other interest
ing things which we haven't the space
to tell about here. The following pro
gram for the evening was carried
out
Reveille, with song, "oh, How /
Hate TO Get Up in the Morning" by
Troop Bugler Tyner and Jazz boys.
song-"America," by all.
Roll Call, l,Scribe Clarey.
Xylophone solo-C. F. Owens.
Greetings to Parents-Assistant
Scoutmaster Lock.
History of Flag-Rockwood Haven.
Pledge to Flag-All.
To the Colors-Bugler Tyner.
piano and Bones-Miss Owens and
Mr.. Thompson.
Neckerchief OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
REYNOLDS. Phillips, Hinkle and Van
Iderstine.
xylophone sOlo-scout Owens.
Scout Oath and Laws-Scouts Kin
scy Blain and s. NJ. Amidon.
Address-Scout Executive flIDerI'
Introduction of Parents-By their
sons.
song-"star Spangled Banner by
all.
Mess Call-Scout Tyner.
After the program cocoa and dough
nuts were served, during which Mrs
NcCeouch kindly consented to give a
recitation, Miss Owens and NM
Thompson also gave several selections
with piano and bones, and piano and
FIFE. Mrs. Amidon and Mrs. Charles
Johnson presided over the refresh
nents and made some Of the best CO.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-20
CLUB HAD
INTERESTING meet

agntful weather favored the
VAT monthly meeting Saturday oil
lakeland Farmers Club. This
ne place selected was the Boy
camp on Crystal lake, offered
a0sts by the courtesy Of Mr.. 7.
sy tilbert, the club house afford
Splendid place for the gather
'uich numbered about seventh
lAe long tables were loaded with
WIS Of good things that had been
Iea Tor the occasion by the best
IN all Florida. AfteF the bless
'uch was asked by the president
cub, Judge W. s. Preston, oi
IN" all formalities were put aside
Enjoyment of the lunch hour.
0pic of the afternoon session
spring Management-Spraying
Ae general heading of "The
GFove," the principal speaker
O. j. Julian, who gave a com
.slVe and detailed address.
Amidon gave an interesting
1ration of the spry-wheel hand
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-20
irish PRESIDENT
NOW ON HIS WAY
TO BRITISH PORT
(By Associated Press.)

London, Dec. 20.--It is reported
from clfsrbourg that Eamon de val
era, president of the so-called Irish
republic, is aboard the Equitania, due
there today.
The steamer sailed from New York
December IA. 1t was reported by a
London paper of December Is that
de Valera was due to arrive in Eng
land within a short time. The for
eign office denied all knowledge OF
such an arrival. I II was reported from
New York, on the authority of de Val
eras secretary, Harry Boland, that
the president was in seclusion at a
private residence in New York ant
would resume his speaking tour wher
his health became better.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-20
Effort Will Be Made to Get Farm
ers Relief Act Through Beth
Houses at the Earliest Possible
Date--Resolution R eviving
War Finance Corporation Likely
to Pass Republican Congress
men Want Tariff ON Textile Pro-
ducts.
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Dec. 20.-The House
ways and means committee today vot-
ed out the Fordney emergency tariff
bill designed to protect farmers, and
instructed the chairman to make an
effort to obtain action on the bill be-
fore the Christmas recess.
In the Senate today the nomination
Of John F. Nugent, of Idaho, as a
member of the federal trade commits
sion was confirmed.
The farmer now has the leading
place in all relief legislative pro-
grams. Desperate efforts to pass the
emergency tariff bill will be made this
week in both houses. Some objection
is anticipated. Certain Republicans
threaten to oppose the measure un-
less textile manufacturers be given a
larger shore of protection than hey
now enjoy.
The revival of thet farm finance
corporation still holds its place on
the program for this week. The house
VIII take up the emergency tariff bill
Tuesday or Wednesday, while the
resolution reviving the finance corr
poration, which passed the House
Saturday, will 60 to the Senate to-
day.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-20
|EELAND DELEGATION
|VO INTERCITY MEET OF
ROTARY CLUBS AT ST. PETE

akeland sent a large delegation
he Inter-City meet of the Rotar
in st. Petersburg Friday night.
andO and Tampa were also well
resented, and each city furnished
entertainment stunt, Lakeland S
ring being half hour minstrelsy.
be Tampa Tribune makes the fol-
ng comment:
lakeland put on a miniature min
show with G. E. Todd, the club
udent, as chairman. A. A. Hol-
Ay gave a vocal selection that
ea big hit, and 1. Dale Williams
scored with the choruses: G. H.
ams, E. E. Lusk, o. S. Drane,
B. Curtis, DR.. W. F. Irwin, c. o.
w. W. W. chase, SANFORD JeWet'
zoe Johnson.-Mr. Curtis appeared
IN can tourist and caused much
gller, The program was concluded
splendid address on Rotarian-
T DR.. c. E. Patillo of st. An
y Episcopal church, Tampa. The
lntercity meeting will be in Or
10"
Nners who attended from Lake
were Mr.. and Mrs. George
Ve, DR.. and Mrs. W. S. Irwin
and Mrs. Joseph Johnson, H. L.
laS and U. W. Iverson.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-20
THE WEATHER
GENERAL WEATHER CONDITIONS

GENEHAL WEAI HEX CONDiI IIONS
An area Of high pressure covers the
northeast quarter of the country and
generally fair and cool weather has
prevailed over that section. Pressure
is somewhat lower over the South
east and weather conditions are un-
settled. Rain has fallen over the
South Atlantic and East Gulf States
Including north Florida. The temper
ature has risen slightly in the South
eastern States. In the West an area
Of low pressure appears over the
plateau and Rocky Mountain regions.
It has caused rain or snow over the
Pacific States and Nevada and light
snow has occurred also in the Daka-
tos and Montana. Temperatures in
the West are not far from normal this
morning. Indications are for partly
cloudy weather tonight and Tuesday;
not much change in temperature.
Temperature Elsewhere
The first column show highest yes
terday and the second & a. m. to-day.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-20
JUDGE DONNELL
ALSO TAKES HAND
EXPOSING CATS

Coincident with the pleasantries
that have recently occurred between
Joe Earman OF the Palm Beach Post
and Governor Sidney ]. Cats, comes
a statement from Judge e. B. Dou-
nell of West Palm Beach, who has
objected to State Attorney Edgar G.
Thompson appearing officially in the
court of Judge Donnell.
Judge Donnell is quoted in the
Palm Beach Post as saying that he
had in view resigning in order to
resume the practice Of law and make
more money than as a jurist but he is
particular as to whom he leaves the
selection of his successor and names
the incoming governor, Cary A. Har-
dee, as the executive to take such ac-
ton.
In his statement Judge Donnell
says:
II have read with some amusement
Governor Cats statement Of purport-
ed reasons for reinstating e. G.
Thompson as state attorney Of the
fifteenth judicial circuit. The COVER
nor evidently has forgotten that when
| handed him my letter informing him
of Mr.. Thompson's conduct as state
attorney he remarked. You needn't
show me any paper; saw him a few
weeks ago in Lakeland so drunk tina,
he didn't know me.
"The voters in this county in the
June primary seemed to want the
class of man for state attorney that
many of them at that time knew
Thompson to be and that I told then
he was. Now Governor Cats seems
to want that class of men. I accep
the situation.
my advice to the state attorney II
to be in court sober when his duties
require him to be there. If those wht
villified me in their efforts to elec
Thompson are still interested in him
suggest that they take this advice
to heart.
Under ordinary circumstances, th
situation would call for my resigna
tion, but I cannot consent to resign
I have for more than year seriousl,
considered resigning the Office Of cir
crit Judge to re-enter the practice o
law, for the reason that / want +
make more money than the offic
pays.
! "But cannot risk the possibility o
people of this circuit being 'df ble
crossed, by the present governor
"If I mature the decision to resig
as circuit Judge am quite willing 3
leave the selection of my successor +
man of the high character an
known integrity of the incoming gov
ernor, Hon. Carey A. Hardee. !"
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-20
TAR and FEATHERS
APPLIED TO GERMAN
AT JACKSONVILLE
(By Associated Press.)

Jacksonville, Dec. 2O.-John D.
Bischoff, a real estate dealer, was Sc
curely bound, gagged and covered
with coat Of tar and feathers, and
was dumped from an automobile at
$40 last night on one of Jackson
ville's busiest street intersections
Across his chest was sign reading.
Herr John Bischoff, a hum He was
picked up and sent to his home in a
car. He declined to make any state
ment.
Bischoff was the subject of an at
tack in on afternoon paper in con-
'nection with a letter from him, in
which he objected to the use of the
word hun" in the columns of the pa
paper, and threatened to withdraw his
advertising matter unless that paper
ceased calling the Germans huns.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-20
|, 4 His Advisers Think Wei
4. Of the World Should be
,,.d in Hands Of an Interna.
r.,,l Tribunal With More Pow.
+, Than the Hague Court-Tafi
rIs on President Elect This
v.ak
Wants World CoArt
lpu Associated Press.(

L.,.tor Harding's ideas on the "As-
,tiou Of nations" appears to be
|,s definite form. He wants a
4 court with teeth in it, a
free from political bias. He
IVES that the association can
!, around such a court to much
!, advantage than around a league
,,snt which, in his opinion, would
N more than a mere alliance.
Iapy Of his advisers are urging a
1 as the true solution Of the peace
Slem. Former Senator Root has
me- faith in the efficiency of such
Institution. He has investigated
dtiops abroad and believes the ma
Il now functioning through the
ue would be glad to modify the
pcation to adapt it to the Ameri-
idea.
Senator Wadsworth Of New York
one Of Harding's callers Sunday
|, reseryationist on the league
stor Harry S. New Of Indiana and
y NJ. Daugherty were also among
callers. 1t is understood that
net appointments were discussed
we'll as international politics.
nong the notable men with whom
ding will confer this week is for
President william Howard Taft
will call Thursday. Mr.. Taft Is
tung advocate Of the league, pre-.
ng reservations but willing to &C
It as it was brought back BY
sident Wilson.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-20

Goa you ever tasted and it didn't burn
the taste out Of your mouth either,
as it sometimes does. The Federal
Bakery kindly donated the doughnuts
for the occasion, stating that they
have son who is a scoutmaster in
Tampa and that they wewre very
much interested in scouting and were
glad to be able to help out. Troop One
wishes to thank all those who helped
make the evening a success and to
extend an invitation to our parents to
come as often as they like; they are
always welcome. A. s. n.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-20
CONSTANTINE met
BY JOYFUL THRONC
AT CITY OF ATHENS
(By Associated Press.)

Athens, Greece, Dec, 20.-Constan-
tine of Greece entered Athens amid
the thunder of cannon, the hum Of
encircling airplanes and the roaring
cheers of the throng of men and
women who wept for joy at the sight
OF the returning monarch. No foreign
ministers were present during the
ceremonies which attended the cathe-
dral services. Constantine rode to the
palace in the royal carriage.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-20
COST OF LIVING FALLS
21a PER CENT in 81 CITIES
(RY Associated Press.l

Washington, Dec. 20.-An average
decrease of food prices in ffty-one
cities for November of 1-2 per cent
as compared with October, was shown
by report from the department of
labor bureau Saturday. The greatest
decrease was in Memphis, where the
reduction was per cent.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-20
HAS
NO RIGHT TO STOP
IMPORTS OF WHEAT
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Dec. 2O.-The Presi-
dent without power under existing
law 40 shut out wheat importations,'
but he apparently has certain pow
ers under the lever act to stop future
trading in wheat the federal trade
commission says in a special report
to President Wilson. The commission
said 1t appeared that large volume
of future trading was mere gambling,
involving a great economic waste.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-20
|lRDlNG FAVORS COURT OF
| NATIONS AS BASIS FOR HIS
PROPOSEDPEACE ASSOCIATION
FlREBUG CAUSES LOSS OF
HALF A MILLION DOLLARS
By Associated Press.)

Fayette City, Penna., Dec. 2O.-A
firebug operating in Fayette and West
Moreland counties for two months to-
day fired a big barn and two resi-
dences. The barn was destroyed with
a loss of 100000. The losses attributed
to the fire bug exceed half a million
dollars.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-20
CLARA SMITH READY TO
GO BAVK AND FACE JURY

Ell Paso, Texas. Dec. z0.--Clara
Smith, WANTED in Oklahoma in con-
nection with the death of Jake Ham
mon, will surrender and face the
charges against her, her parents an
nounced today. They said their
daughter was hiding to avoid noto-
riety and not guilt.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-20
(By Associated Press) }

Washington, Dec. 2O.-Misses An
ME and Susan Walsh, sisters-in-law
of the late Lord Mayor McCurtain Of
Cork, who witnessed his killing, are
due to arrive tomorrow to testify be-
fore the Irish investigating committee
Of one hundred.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-20
CHICAGO u. STUDENTS
TO PROTECT CO.EDS
(By Associated Press.)

Chicago, Dec. 2O.-University of
Chicago students have organized a
vigilance committee to protect co-eds
from criminals. Many co-eds are re1
ported as being attacked on the cam
pus after dark, and one girl was
thrown from taxicab by three men
who jumped into the car and robbed
her.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-20
LAKELAND. FLORIDA, MONDAY. DECEMBER 20, 1920
GERMANS OBJECT
TO GIVING UP COWS
UNDER THE TREATY
(By Associated Press J

Berlin, Dec. 2O.-The surrender Of
100000 milch cows, under the sver-
sallles treaty, would lie disastrous to
Germany. 1t would weaken public
stamina and individual resistance, and
reduce the ability of the Germans to
fulfill their treaty obligations, says a
letter to French women from German
women.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-20
EMERGENCY TARIFF MEASURE
REPORTED OUT OF COMMITTEE
TO Be PUSHED TO PASSAGE
COAL ASSOCIATION RECORDS
WANTED BY SENATE PROBERS
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Dec. 20.-The records
in the National Coal Associations
headquarters here have been sub
poenaed by the Senate committee on
reconstruction, and will be brought
before the committee tomorrow, the
chairman announced. ca
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-20

Harry Greenguard has leased a
building in Chicago for 10 years, and
inserted a clause into the contract
providing that he may sell liquor ''ii
the 18th amendment is repealed
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-20
WAGE REDUCTION OF 30
PER CENT ANNOUNCED
f(By Associated Press.)

New York, Dec. 20.-Wage reduc-
tions averaging 80 per cent under the
union scale in the mems clothing in
dustry, were today announced by the
Clothing Manufacturers Association.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-20

It has been discovered that 1t Is
possible to transplant trees without
injuring them IL the operation is per-
formed while they are subject to the
effects of an anaesthetic. A tree so
treated sheds it's leaves after trans
planting in the summer instead of
in the autumn, but it very soon re-
covers itself and becomes normal.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-20
ROUND UP OF CROOKS
BEGINS in NEW YORK
(By Associated Press J

New York, Dec. 2O.-An extensive
roundup of crooks in New York has
been begun by the police in the effort
to stem the crime wave. Citizens are
considering arming themselves.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-20

Dairymen's League, Inc, represent
ing $4,000 dairy farmers supplying
milk to New York CITY,, has reduced
milk one cent a quart.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-20

The five-cent meals offered to
school children in Chicago by the
Board OF Education, attract from 4O,-
900 to $4,000 customers a day.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-20

After packing their trunks and
dressing in their best clothes, John
Guest, 80, an inventor, and his wife,
aged 80, opened a gas jet and died in
a Brooklyn, N. Y, rooming house.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-20
NEARLY ELEVEN MILLION
BALES OF COTTON GINNED
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Dec. 20.-Cotton, ex-
elusive Of linters, ginned prior to De-
cember 13, amounted to 10,S7S,265
running bales.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-20

coDnsr is said to have been first
discovered in Cyprus
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-23
PLACE SAVINGS
BY INSTALMENT
Plan Announced for Sale of
Certificates at POstOffice.

United States treasury saving certid-
Gates of S1OO to $1,000 may be purchased
on partial payment system at the post
office
Arthur F. LaForce, special represen-
tative of the United States treasury de-
partment war savings organization OF
the Seventh federal reserve district, hiss
arrived in Indianapolis from Chicago
and will remain this week. He is direct
ing the sale of War Savings stamps,
Thrift stamps and United States treas
ury certificates in Indiana.
Under the partial payment system for
purchasing treasury certificates, Mr.. La
Force said, the buyer is required to
enter into a contract with a bank to
make payments on the securities in
weekly, monthly or semi-monthly in
stalments, the minimum payments be-
Ing 50, 81 and IS. Payments on all
certificates must be completed before Dec
81. 1920. Mr.. LaForce will make his
headquarters at the postoffice with Rob
ert E. Springsteen, postmaster, while in
Indianapolis.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-23
INDIANA TOPAY
ENORMOUS SUM
IN INCOME TAX
SIS, 100000 Estimated Revenue
from Earnings of HOOsier
Residents.
COLLECTION IS BEGUN

Approximately 500 100000 on income tax
will be collected in the state Of In
diana during the season starting today
and ending March 10, George Spencer,
deputy collector of internal revenue, de-
clared today.
The work of collecting taxes here will
be hampered through the failure of the
local office to receive a sufficient num-
Der of forms No. 1040A. Only a linn
tied supply of these forms have been re-
ceived up to date and those on hand'
are being used for office work. Tel
egrams and letters have been sent from
the local office inquiring about the
FORMS, according to Mr.. Spencer. and
they viii be sent out from the main of
fee within the next ten days.
The form No. 1040A is used to file
personal tax returns on incomes not ex-
ceading $1,000 and a large number of
them is needed for the tax collections,
There Is sufficient supply of forms
on hand for the fling of income tax
reports on corporations, partnerships and
all incomes of more than 5000.
1t will be the duty of every citizen to
see that his income tax is properly
paid, according to revenue officials. Sin
gle persons are required to pay tax on
all income exceeding $1,000. married
man living with his wife is required to
make return on income Of more than
$4,000. Payment of tax should be made
with each return. At the least one quar-
ter OF the payment must be made with
each return.
All returns and payments must be
filed before midnight, March Is. Any one
liable TO tax who does not comply with
this law will be considered delinquent
and subject to severe penalties.
Taxpayers are urged to obtain forms
as soon as possible and have them
properly filed out. work Sheet will
accompany each form on which compu-
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-23
Indianapolis Clubs
ShOLU Wholesome
Living Conditions

The Country and Athletic clubs
Of indianapolis testify to the
whoIesomeness of indianapolis Iiv-
Ing. The more prominent clubs
are the Country club, Highland
Golf club, Independent Athletic
club, indianapolis Athletic and
Canoe club, the Woodstock club,
the indianapolis Tennis ussocia-
ton, the Hawthorne Tennis club
and the Nature Study club. The
city maintains three municipal
parks and golf courses-south
Grove, Riverside and EIlenberger
woods.-Prepared for The Times
by the convention board in charge
of arrangements for the coming
convention of the Associated Ad-
vertising Clubs Of the World.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-01-23
SWTWMING POOL
SYSTEM PLANNED
Park official Would Build
Them in City Parks.

Plans for an extensive swimming poo
system will be prepared for presentation
to the city park board by March l
according to James II. Lowry park com
missioner.
Swimming pools are planned for city
parks in view OF the general convent
ence of the public. These pools will
range from wading basins three feet in
depth to large pools with a depth of
from ten to twenty feet, according tc
Mr. Lowry.
Mr. Lowry said today that he did not
expect to have the system completed
next year, but that it was being pre-
pared as a definite goal toward which
the park board may work in perfectinG
the city park system.
Community centers and Fairgrounds
will be included in the plans now under
consideration, according to the park
commissioner
The park board Is now handicapped by
a lack of funds with which to carry or
improvement work. Indianapolis is now
operating under a state law, authorizing
the park board to issue bonds for i'm
provements, but these bonds can not
bear interest Of more than AZ per cent
and are unmarketable, according to Mr.
Lowry.
The park board met in regular session
this afternoon