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Evening star., 1921-07-28
Law and Order in Texas.

There is a merry-go-round in Texas
Very merry. But how long will the
authorities permit it to go round?
A secret organization has sprung
up in the state calling itself the Ku-
klux Khan. Its object. as professed,
Is to assist in keeping order. Its
method Of procedure is to capitalize
hearsay and suspicion, and punish
those who come under its displeasure.
It administers tar and feathers to its
victims. and then directs them to
move on. As simple as falling of
log.
The response to this is another Sc
cret organization having for its OBJ
ject the disciplining Of the khan. Its
proclamation is grisly and direct. It
will shoot down like a mad dog men
whom it learns to be members of the
klan." Again hearsay and suspicion
find a wide field for operation.
Thus lawlessness begets lawless-
ness. The law is Knocked. Courts and
their processes are set aside. Hearsay
and suspicion are encouraged, and all
the seeds of anarchy sown.
Is the trouble solely attributable to
the administration Of criminal law in
the state? The governor Of the COM
monwealth declares that to be "a dis
grace to civilization"
Meanwhile the courts are open.
to insure If enforced excellent order
in the state. But respect for them Is
evidently lacking; and until by some
means respect is created, and officers
Of the law spurred to activity, the
singing rebuke administered by the
governor Of the state will stick and
scar.
Evening star., 1921-07-28
Gen. Leonard Wood.

Gen. Wood for governor general of
.ne Philippines? There is a report
that. Notwithstanding his engagement
with the University Of Pennsylvania,
he may be appointed. He would fiji
the bill better than any other man
whose name has been connected with
the ONCE.
He 10 we'll known in the archipelago.
and admired and trusted by the peo.
pie. He has given them in Office a
taste Of his quality. His work Is a
part Of the work which marks the
success of American rule in the is.
lands.
He has demonstrated fine capacity
for civil affairs. In Cuba as well as
in the Philippines he made record
upon which he has been frequently
complimented.
He is probably our most distinguish.
ed living soldier recruited from civil
life. He has been tried repeatedly and
never found wanting. And our Philip.
pine problem still partakes Of the mil.
itary.
His present mission will equip him
with more information about our pres.
ent and prospective Pacific relations
than that possessed by any other
American. And that will soon become
most important information. Next fall,
when the world conference meets in
Washington, and when Gen. Wood
will probably be in town, the Pacific
ocean and the future will afford q
leading topic for discussion.
In the light Of these facts the place
Gen. Wood has been selected to All
at the Pennsylvania seat Of learning
may be rated as parochial by com
parison with the governor generalshir
Of the Philippines. And Gen. Wood is
an international rather than a paro
chial figure.
Evening star., 1921-07-28
Juvenile Deficiency.

A few days ago a limited express
on the Lackawanna railroad was
ditched near Scranton. The engineer
and fireman were killed and twenty.
seven people were badly hurt. There
was evidence that somebody had put
q steel nut on the rail and caused the
train to jump the track. Yesterday a
lad Of fourteen was caught in the
act Of putting bolts and nuts on the
tracks near his home, and when arrest.
ed confessed that he had done the same
thing last week with the train that was
derailed. He said he had no idea
then that these slight objects would
cause a derailment. Yet he must have
known that the train Jumped the track
ct the place where he placed . nut
Evening star., 1921-07-28
Mexico.

Economy is the cry in Mexico. 1t
IL the cry everywhere. It Is particu.
krly appropriate in a country heavily
h debt and behind with its engage
hents. Years of revolutions and all
Attendant woes have brought Mexico
into straits. If she Is ever again to
prosper she must pay up and pay
but; and to do that she must work
and save and cut the corners.
President Obregon is emphasizing
the cry, and thereby adding to its
force.
Another thing of a praiseworthy ma
ture he is doing is moving promptly
on outbreaks here and there against
the government. No sooner does some
general" or Colonel" or bandit
minus a military title take to the
"hrush" and announce a revolution
than President Obregon sends a force
against him, and, seizing him in the
bud. 50 to say, crushes him. Such
men are not allowed time to recruit
4 formidable following.
The President of Mexico is thus
demonstrating that his grasp Of af.
fairs Is that Of a statesman as well as
soldier. He has an eye for conduct
ing as we'll as safeguarding a govern.
ment.
His one need is recognition by this
government; and that question has
been presented to him in so fair and
cogent form the wonder 10 that he
hesitates to accept the terms. Strength.
ened by such a connection, he might
safely promise himself a successful
administration.
Evening star., 1921-07-28

temperamsntal qualities Of the &C.
cused. Just as the high court at Ber.
lin noted an extenuation Of the re-
markable powers Of absorption Of the
thievins janitor. The champagne was
obtainabie and 1t and a thirst natural.
ly went togsther. The allied prisoners
were within range and helpless, and
what more natural than that they
should be cruelty treated?
Herein, Of course. lies the weakness
Of the procedure Of referring these war
crime cases to a German court. It
sees everything through German spec.
facles-pr0bAbly good. thick lenses,
wholly unsuitsd to the eyes Of any
other nationality.
Evening star., 1921-07-28
Shipping Board Despotism.

The high-handed action Of the
United States Shipping Board in seiz-
ing the ships Of the United States Mail
Steamship Company and allotting
them to a rival corporation has led to
the court proceedings that were in
evitable. What the merits of the con-
troveisy are We 10 not pretend to
know. but there Is such a thing as due
process of law, and even Shipping
Board run by an advertising akert
from Chicago is not necessarily gu
perior to It.
No American marine will ever Sc de-
veloped by a Shipping Board which
undertakes to seize ships wheE there
is dispute over contract, instead
of taking the formal legal steps to re-
cover possession which the circum-
stances require. The board may have
an impregnable case against the
United States Mail Company. but the
boards methods are without defense.
Since the government began to: en-
force the Volstead prohibition act, its
agents seem to be acquiring the mo-
tion in general that they are Judge.
jury and executioner all in oae and
that their nat is law.
Plainly enough. Mr.. Hardtngs Ship
ping Board needs a little White House
attention.-Nsw York World demo
cratic).
The park policeman reports thaGehe
majority is against disarmament
Greenville Piedmont.
A Cambridge banker, seventy-six
years old. says dancing keeps him
young. Now, IL the girls who feel
obliged to dance with him can only
say the same-Kansas City Star.
It's easy to predict higher rentals.
but mighty hard to collect them
Wichita Eagle.
The world will also make q beaten
path to the door Of the man who uses
his lawn mower at 8 a.m.-Bingham-
ton Morning Sun.
Evening star., 1921-07-28
The New York Mayoralty.

Tammany declares for Mayor Hylan.
This probably settles the question of
his denomination.
There has been little doubt about
the matter. The name of former Gov.
Smith has been mentioned, but not
with his consent He IL thinking Of
next year and another try at the gov
ernorship. His defeat last year did
not discourage him. Although he was
some eighty thousand votes short In
his race, Gov. Cox, the democratic
candidate for President, was over a
million short. Hence he and his
friends are hoping for better luck next
time.
Senator Calder has succeeded in
blocking the movement to draft him
for the mayoralty race. He, too, has
his eyes on next year. He wants a
second term in the Senate, and. as
matters look today, his denomination
is likely.
In searching for candidate, the re-
publicans are having difficulties. They
are divided between nominating q man
Of their own, or a man Of Independent
connections. The campaign against
Tammany must In order to win be of
a fusion character, and hence the sug-
gestion Of a nonpartisan nomination.
The campaign will not open until
we'll along in September. The money
feature Of canvassing the metropolis
is important, and these are not times
when money grows on trees. Cutting
the corners has become necessary even
in the greatest Of the money centers.
Evening star., 1921-07-28
Japan's Reply.

Two facts are paramount in the
matter Of Japan's reply to the invi-
tation Of the United States to partici-
pate in the conference on disarma-
msnt One Is that Japan accepts the
invitation and the second Is that the
Toxic government files. as it were. a
caveat against the inclusion in the
asenda. or program Of discussion. OF
"problems such as are Of sole concern
to certain particular powers or such
matters that may be regarded (as)
accomplished facts" It IL to be noted
that Japan does not make acceptance
Of the invitation conditional upon ex.
clusion from the agenda OF matters
that fall within the specified category.
That is to say, under the terms Of the
note just received and published ia
pan will come to the conference In
any event, whatever the outcome OF
the exchanges of opinion regarding
the agenda applying to the meeting OF
the conference.
II Is not difficult to understand the
particular questions that Japan re-
CARDS as Of the kind to be ''scrupulous-
ly avoided" Particularly and pri-
marily these probably are Shantung
and Yap. Naturally. Japan does not
wish the Shantung question to be
opened, regarding it settled at Yer
sailles. Furthermore, Japanese man.
datory occupation of Yap Is regarded
at Toxic as an accomplished fact
under the treaty.
The United States, however. has not
ratified the treaty Of Versailles and Is
in q position to consider, as far as 1t
10 concerned, all these matters open
for discussion In their bearing upon
the question Of peace In the far east
and between the nations having inter-
ests there. It Is hardly likely that
this government will agree to the
framing of an agenda for the disarma-
ment congress that excludes the two
questions. upon which it has feeling
Of pronounced disquiet.
Harmony and agreement between
the powers that would determine ae
the conference are the primary oo-
jectives. II the agenda Is so framed
a. to assure dissent on the part Of
any one Of the powers the conference
itself will be but futile form Of dis
cussion without effect. Thus in q
sense the Exchanges Of opinion" re-
sarding the agenda that are to be
conducted prior to the conference will
Be a. important as the meeting itself.
Japan is in a peculiar position, with
political difficulties at home that ne
cessitate a most careful approach to
the conference table with as full reser-
walton Of her rights. as she regards
them. as can be expressed. In all the
circumstances it would seem that the
reply from Toxic Is a most adept meet
ing Of this problem. offering the great
est chance for actual progress at the
ultimate conference.
Evening star., 1921-07-28

A little philosophy should enable
DIR. Einstein to recognize the fact that
whereas physical light travels with
great velocity. intellectual fllumina.
tions have since the world began been
noted for slowness of procedure.
Evening star., 1921-07-28
Ability Recognized.

your boy Josh is drawing good
wages" remarked the neighbor. Ills
services must be valuable"
Josh deserves credit" declared
Farmer Corntossel. II won't say ihs
work amounts to much. But the price
he manages to get for it shows some
classy salesmanship."
Evening star., 1921-07-28
Interrubted Profit i.

II understand there is oil in the
neighborhood of Crimson Gulch."
There is" replied Cactus Joe. But
it was mismanaged. They insisted on
tryin' to get it out in paying quanti-
ties instead Of goin' on forever sellin'
stock"
Evening star., 1921-07-28

The psychology of base ball is be-
coming more and more important.
What a player is thinking about may
be of as much consequence as what
he is doing.
Evening star., 1921-07-28

It Is to be assumed that Mr.. Edison
is too considerate to propose the ques-
tionnaire as pastime when on little
outing with friends.
Evening star., 1921-07-28
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Playing With Fire.

The structure great which has en-.
ployed
The best the wisest minds can plan
In one brief hour may be destroyed
BY some perverse and reckless man.
It is Fate's grim eternal joke
That bids us laugh at vain regret.
A city must go up in smoke
A fool has lit q cigarette.
Evening star., 1921-07-28

The famous peace ship is regarded
by Henry Ford as one Of the expert
ments which did not turn out to be
practical. Such incidents are familiar
in the experience Of inventors and
large manufacturers.
Evening star., 1921-07-28

The forsers who took $4,000 from
Boston financial institutions are doubt
less regarded by Ponzi as small swim.
dlers unworthy to occupy the same
prison with himself.
Evening star., 1921-07-28

Masked mon who robbed a train be-
tween Paris and Marseille enable the
French cinemas to use native material
for sensational films instead Of de-
pending on the wild west" Of the
American continent.
Evening star., 1921-07-28

It should not be difficult to convince
the average European taxpayer that
money used to pay debts is much more
safely invested than money applied to
plans for military prowess.
Evening star., 1921-07-28

Kansas authorities annoy the Indus
trial Workers Of the World by a de-
termination to make them live up to
their name.
Evening star., 1921-07-28

A higher postal rate may promote
some slight economy in time that has
been applied to useless correspondence
and circularizing.
Evening star., 1921-07-28

Those who saved their scent stamps
when the postal rate was reduced some
years ago may and themselves saved
at least a little time and trouble.
Evening star., 1921-07-28

The only kind Of law that appears
to be relied on for even approximate
results in some parts Of Russia is mar
tial law.
Evening star., 1921-07-28

The only resources Of Russia that
Lenin has seriously undertaken to de-
velop are its fighting resources.
Evening star., 1921-07-28

ireland and England have a highly
interesting and important peace con-
ference On hand.
Evening star., 1921-07-28

Yap is now classified by diplomatic
geographers as delicate ground.
Evening star., 1921-07-28

The Shipping Board is called upon
for some expert financial plotting.
Evening star., 1921-07-28
UNPROTECTED.

The fierce mosquito rudely goes
Out Of his way to bite
The girl who wears but scanty hose
Perhaps it serves her right.
Evening star., 1921-07-28
RECOGNIZING the Inevitable.

Recognizing the Inevitable.
"You seem to have your own way
about various important matters"
II try to cultivate that impression" :"
rejoined Senator Sorghum. when I
see which way things,are bound to go
I regard it as prudent to assume that
it's exactly the way Of which I am in
favor"
Jud Tunkins says he hopes to make
enough out of the farm this summer
to afford q flivver the same as the
hired man.
Evening star., 1921-07-28
$500 and $3.50

CHILDREN'S MERCERIZED
SOCKS, in white with fancy
colored tops. also in white,
black and plain colors. o.
OF excellent quality aOSC
and every pair perfect
Evening star., 1921-07-28
A fool and his wife are soon parted
Boston Herald.

Clouds Of dust SO thick as to be a
menace to navigation are reported by
the weather bureau on the Yellow
sea. Thus the dry influence spreads.
Seattle Daily Times.
Evening star., 1921-07-28
INesk End


MATING SUIT CASES, edges
reinforced with fiber. Metal
corners. T wo o. no
strong clasps. VIII O 20
serve you WE'LL.
The Above Suit Case
Equipped With Straps, $3.50
Wilde TRAVELLING
BAGS, in brown and black.
Leather bags of sturdy quality,
lined with leather. GO 7E
An investment out OO./O
of the ordinary at
Evening star., 1921-07-28

The new marriage ceremony should
read: Love. honor and don't slay."-
Nashville TennGssean.
Evening star., 1921-07-28
Pointex All.Silk
White Hose

Are prominent among the new
arrivals for Fridays selling.
The pointed heel provides a
sightliness and grace women Of
fashion prefer.
Evening star., 1921-07-28
ONYX
East S16K $l.98

Full-fashioned - and con-
spicuous for the trimness OF
shaping and beauty Of finish
that characterize all onyx
hosiery. These are white silk
stockings you can buy with con-
fidence.
Evening star., 1921-07-28

With Angora Collars
Jaunty jacket models that
meet the waistline. Short
sleeves. Finished with belt and
trimmed with crocheted'. but
tons. They come in half a doz-
en- pleasing color combinations
that will appeal particularly to
youthful wearerS.
Evening star., 1921-07-28

co many compliments from
~ women who have bought
them that we must believe they
are uncommon values. Tuxedo
style, with sash and pockets.
Such desired colors as navy.
buff, copen, Harding blue, white
and black. Wearable anywhere
and everywhere-and really
indispensable for the trip.
Evening star., 1921-07-28
Saturday Closing Means:
White
Silk Hose

Ready For Weekend
Shoppers In Several
Specially Priced Groups
PLENTY of white silk hose
have arrived to reinforce the
sale of those splendid tailored
stockings that have enjoyed
such a run at $l.39. Black and
colors. too. They are slight
irregulars, or the prices would
be $500 and $3.50.
Also at $1.30 Are
sEAMED-BACK SILK HOSE
white with black clocking and
black with white clocking.
Garter top.
Evening star., 1921-07-28

There are both regulation
and overblouse models in
this collection of new and
fascinating white summer
wear. OF filmy. cool voile.
Long and short sleeves. The
majority show lavish uses
of Venise lace. Pleated.
frilled, vested and tucked ef-
fects are al represented.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-06
CONTRkBAiJD WEIlSKEY
FAIRLY FLOODS V0LU5lA
IS GRAND JURY FINDING

Daytona, Dec. 6.-Volusia county is
fairly flooded with con,rataEd whis-
key. according to the recent findings
OF the county grand jury. TIE illicit
whlskey traffic, the grand jury found,
is prevalent, the operation of moon
shine stills adding TO the stream sad
to be pouring in from Bimiri. The
grand jury reported that It's investiga-
ton had been handicapped by the fear
of witnesses ca. led to testify because
of threatened reprisals.
The investigating body also repor'-
ed On the use OF so-ca led third de
gree methods upon prisoners. The
giving of false promises in efforts to
obtain confessions is altogether too
prevalent" the report said. 1T is the
wish of this grand jury that the cour,
reprimand the sheriff and his under
officials, city officials and others for
this practice, and to demand that the
practice of forcing confessions by I'M
due pressure be eliminated
The report was marked by the Sc
verify of some of its presentments.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-06
WANTED POSITION

Compentent practical nurse take all
kinds OF cases. Dostor S reference e.
Phone 131 Green.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-06

Any of these srbd.v sion PROPOSE
tions in and ;djoning The city will
make you none
6 a res On paved street
II acres on paved s.ree
20 acres. select size, scuih side,
with lIu t and some buildings.
Six room bungalow sou.h side,
rear lake, three line lots cny $4,000.
Good terms.
Four-roJm new house, paved street,
81, $50.
.FCur fac DIX Gland 10 with fruit
for $4,000
HtRDUICK & TUCKER
Prone "a
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-06
HERE IS WHAT YOU HAVE
BEEN LOOKING FOR

Three miles from Lakeland on
paved road, 4O-acre farm, one of the
most sirable combination Fruit,
Poultry. Truck and General farms OBJ
t;tTab.e. Cod 2-s.ory Groom house
double garage, barn and poultry
.ouse. acres in frst-elass 10 year
Cd trees. heavy crop; 4 acres in
yoang Pineapple and Valencia or
anges. 90 acres fenced ard under
GU tiyatiCn, balance woodland Can
be bought cheap. Call on us for full
details.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-06
! CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING BRINGS RESULTS

Classified Advertising Rates: One
cent per word per insertion. minimum
of rs cents first insertion.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-06

WANTED-Job printing. Coed work
Right prices. Prompt service.
Methodist Publishing Co, POS East
Lime Street. Lakeland, Fla
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-06
STRAIGHT AND SIMPLE LINES

Designers OF fashionable clothes con-
tinue to exploit the perfectly straight
Silhouette, settling the question with
vide sash of satin and generous
bow led at one side. A Charming
design for any OF the smart check
materials is shown here. Striped
satin is used for the sash. Plain braid
outlines the N-shaped neck and short,
flafing sleeves. Medium size requires
81 yards ,S6-inch material, with 215
yards ribbon for the sash.
Pictorial Review Dress No. o24o.
Sizes, 81 to IL inches bust. Price, IS
cents.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-06
c. T. BLAND

Phone 727. Room q, Telegram BLDG.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-06

WANTED = Multigraphing. Type
written letter reproduced in any
quantity. Good work. Moderate
prices. Methodist Publishing Co.,
205 East Lime Street, Lakeland,
Fla.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-06
KAUFMANN-H ALDEMAN co.
EVENING TELEGRAM BLDG,
Lakeland, Fla.
FOR SALE

One 15-room apartment house. Mod
ern in every way; large lot. lake
front, variety bearing fruit trees. Wi !
consider a good dwelling in coed To-
cation, as first payment; balance,
erms.
Ore broom dwelling, large lot. near
ice plant and railroad shoss. Price,
81 200 cash
One broom. new house; porches
large lot 5Ox150 feet For quick sale
rr &c $4,000 cash.
One large lot, South side, Broom
house. House stands on rear lot.
Beautiful from. for nice bungalow.
Price, $1,250. See this one.
Lots in all parts of ~.
5 acr all cleared, fenced, small
Groom house, 12 miles city limits.
rrice $500.
21-2 acres. 4-room house. fine truck
lard. | cared and fenced, fine fer
chickens and trucking. Price low for
quick sale.
Fe" Rpm-Onc Groom house, I'M
furnished. VIII rent for one year.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-06

WANTED-To buy for cash vacant
lot in Dixieland at rock bottom
price Box Ill. Brewster, Fla.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-06
J. o. BLOCDWCRTH & co.
PRIZE LIST

6-ro.m moaera bYnga CIV on large
lot Wi.n p.en,y ol .rU.t, lac best all
arOunG bungalow in Lakeland. See
Us quick Tor price and teiMs.
Is acres Of the best muck land in
Polk county, just d; the city limits
II sou are looking tor the best ira X
farm III the county, see us about this
at once; il 5 bargain.
For quick saie---5 acres. close in,
. IL acres in tangermes and grape
trait, balance in truck land with
I'd home, location IDEAL, and price
right.
We have some good groves. truck
farms and city property for exchange
if yJn aIe Interested, it wi pay you
to see us.
List your properly as We have en-.
quiries every day and buyers on the
way.
10. BLOOOWORTH & co.
Phcne i02
Room No. Dickson Building
Lakeland, Fla.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-06
TODAY'S BEST BET

New 6-room hUuoe, never len oc-
Gu Jed; III very desirable residence
Se~LIOI; mOuern III all respects, and
Cn.y the Des, material used IN lis con-
s,rucuon. A nttIe gem ol Il nome Tor
$4,000.
~ Other LIstinss to Se.ect From
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-06
Hetherington K HOlworthy

Insurance and Real Estate
Room I haymOLuO BunuiI9, over Coles
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