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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-11-19
EMBASSY GOES A-sEeeINe.
No German Willing to Take Ambassa
dorship to U. S.

dorship to v. s.
Berlin-The question of German dip
lomatic representation at Washington
Is still unsettled, the cabinet not yet
being able to find an eligible politician
who is willing to undertake the ex.
pense at the present rate Of exchange.
A cabinet official with whom the sub
feet was discussed permitted the infer
ence to be drawn that the Wirth gov
ernment still hopes the Washington
government will dispense temporarily
with the naming of full-fledged am
bassador.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-11-19
state Anti-TubercuIar League.

Arcadia, La.-Miss Kate Gordon and
Miss Louise Schroeder Of New Or
leans representing the State Anti
tuberculosis League, met Arcadia citi-
Iens Thursday at the courthouse, at
which time plans Of the state league in
building q sanitarium for tubercular
patients were laid before the local or
ganization Of the Anti-Tuberculosis
League.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-11-19
Armistice In Canada.

Toronto, Ont.-Although Monday
was Canada's official Thanksgiving
and Armistice Day combined, Canadi-
ans throughout the dominion marked
the anniversary of. the wars end by
observing a two minutes silence aud
cessation from work.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-11-19
Mothsrs, PensIon Msaaure Paased.

Mothers Pension Measure Passed.
Baton Rouge, LATHE Tobin bill to
establish a system of mothers pen
sions in the state was finally passed
by the House of Representatives
Thursday by a vote Of 10 yeas to 10
nays, following a prolonged and acri-
monious debate.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-11-19
s15o,ooo FOR PAINTING.

John Mccormack Buys Franz Halz
"Portrait Of a Man.
New York.-John Mccormack, the
singer, has paid $15O.000 for the "Por-
trait of Man." by Franz Halz. The
Halz painting, from the collection OF
Count Zamoyski, Polish minister to
France, is on it's way to this country.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-11-19
ponzi onerafad unon.

Boston.-Charles Ponzi, whose get
rich-quick foreign exchange scheme
sent him to Jail last year, was oper.
ated upon recently for ulcers Of the
stomach. -
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-02-22

st. Augustine, Feb. 22.-President-
elect Harding completed his cabinet
slate today by the virtual selection OF
Edwin DENLY of Detroit as Secretary
of the Navy.
This choice is the first big surprise
among cabinet selections as Denby's
name has never appered in cabinet
discussion in the newspapers. He is
an attorney and a former member OF
congress, and has served as an EN-
listed man in wartime i'll both the
navy and marine corps.
'Fhe choice of Hoover, for secretary
of commerce, and John ]. Davis, for
secretary of labor had been conceded
for some time.
Harding's cabinet contains no rep;
resentative of the south, to the great
disappointment of southern party
leaders who had counted upon at least
one and probably two cabinet men,
bers. Neither does it contain any rep
resentative of the Progressive party
unless Hoover, who annoupnced him.
self as progressive" candidate for
president in the state primary contest
in California against Hiram Johnson,
be counted as such.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-02-22
SPECIAL INTEREST In
COUNTY COURT CASE

Barlow, Feb. 22.-(SpeciaD "a
case of especial interest throughouk|
the county came up for hearing bes.
fore the ounty judge yesterday, whenI
witnesses in the case of the state
against A. l.. Brantley, R. NJ. Dams
pier, G. o. Lewis and A. E. Lewis,
all Of Frostproof. charged with o.
structing an officer in the legal dts
charge of his duty. presented their
evidence. A. l.. Brantley, r. NJ.
Dampier and c. o. Lewis We're turned
over to the county court for trial. A.
+. Lewis was dismissed. The case is
the outgrowth of a case which anne.
up some time ago, in which Brantley8
was prosecuted for constructing a,
brick wall in Frostproof, when the
Frostproof ordinances call for cement.
The controversy has caused some heat
ed disputes, and it is believed is part
OF an old family feud that has been
waging in Frostproof almost since the
beginning of the town itself.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-02-22
ROSETTE FOR
FAIR EXHIBIT
Is RECEIVED

Barlow, Feb. % 22.-(SpeciaD The
handsome rosette awarded for the
county's exhibit as a whole, as sec
ond best of all represented. at the
South Florida Fair in Tampa, has
been received. along with diplomas
and ribbons indicating Polk's excel
lence in the displays she exhibited
Besides the rosette there is a large
red ribbon for the citrus display on
which she won first place. There are
besides the two diplomas, for first on
citrus and second as a whole, respec-
lively, and the ribbons for special ex-
hibits. Not including those that went
to private exhibitors, such as the
Highland Oaks Farms, and some 9th
ers, who took a number of prize,
there are. at the county agents Of
flee, 25 blue ribbons. Is reds, and 13
whites (firsts. seconds and thirds, re-
spectiYely). The rosette and the di.
plomas will be framed as a lasting re-
minder that Polk has done well and
can do better.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-02-22

st. Augustine, Fla, Feb. .2.-The
presentation OF an historical tablet
to the United States government for
marking old Fort Marion at St. Au-
gustine took place at high noon today
with appropriate unveiling cere-
monies.
This tablet is presented by the Ma
tional Society of the Colonial Danes
of America in the state of Florida. and
the tablet committee, Mrs. Thomas
r. Denham, chairman, arranged a
most interesting historical program
in celebration of this event.
Tablet designed by Mrs. Charles P.
Lowell (deceased)
Sculptor, Allan G.. Newman.
Work executed by Paul +. Cabaret
q Co.
THE Dat We Celebrate
,1638-San Marco. st. joint Fort
Marion-192l, 283rd anniversary OF
the founding OF the old fort.
1932-February 22-192l. 1S9th an
niversary of the birth of George
Washington.
1S21-February 22-192l. the Tooth
anniversary of the purchase Of the
Floridas from Spain by the United
States government.
The treaty by which Spain agreed
to transfer East and West Florida 10
the United States was signed in
Washington, February %. 1921. The
purchase price was five million dol
lars and payment OF certain claims.
The transfer of flags took place ov
er the old fort at st. Augustine, July
10. 1861. under Adjutant General But
ler; and at Pensacola, July II, 1921
under General Andrew Jackson. whit
was military governor of Florida dur
ing that period.
This program was presented with
the compliments of the Fort Marion
tablet committee:
Miss Sallie Lord Holmes lex Of
flcio).; Mrs. Thomas p. Denham, state
chairman; Miss Louise Meigs, secre
,tary; Mrs. John G. Christopher, Mrs
Telfair Stockton, Mrs. William B
Young, Miss Elizabeth Venable.
Officers of the National Society o.
Colonial Danes OF America in Flor
ida, 1921. i %
Mrs. Robert Howard Gamble, hon
orary president. Hs sti-" q .t
Miss Sallie- Lord Holmes. president
Mrs. John G.. Christopher, honor
ary vice president. sae7ia ssss
Mrs. John T.. Dismukes; honorar,
kvite president, 80 &
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-02-22
HISTORICAL. TABLET UNVEILED AT
ST. AUGUSTINE TODAY AND PRESENTED
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BY committee

Mrs. Walter Hawkins, second vice
president.
Miss Della Melgs, recording secre-
tary.
Miss Irene Bacon, corresponding
Secretary.
Mrs. j. Stricken Coles, treasurer.
Mrs. A. W. Barrs. registrar.
Mss. Sumter DeLeon Lowry, his
torian.
Reception Committee
Miss Sallie l.. Holmes, Mrs. Thom-
as p. Denham. Miss Louise Meigs,
Mrs George Miller. Mrs. W. R.
O'Neal, Mrs. Lawrence Lewis. Mrs.
John T. Dismukes. Mrs. Telfair
Stockton, Mrs. j D. Fuller, Mrs. F.
w. Kirkland.
Hundreds of Floridians from all
parts of the state attended the cere-
monies. This tablet was not only de-
signed by a Florida woman, the pur-
chase of the tablet financed by patri-
otic Florida women. but 1t was Flor
ida woman. the chairman Of the tab
let committee who secured the per-
mission for the erection OF the tablet
when other committees. including
men, had failed. The ruling OF Con-
gress prohibiting the placing Of tab
lets ON any forts was considered an
1nsurmountable obstacle In the way
of the erection OF this tablet. During
her life time. Mrs. Lowell had COM
pleted the design Of the tablet, and
after her death Mrs. Denham was ap-
pointed to perfect arrangements. the
first task being the authorization from
the government OF the placing Of the
tablet.
Through Senator Fletcher she Sc
cured an audience with Secretary OF
War Newton D. Baker, who expressed
interest in the. movement and a de-
sire to have this handsome historical
tablet erected, but who explained the
imposslbllity OF allowing the erection
OF the tablet on any fortification
There is a saying that woman will
always find a way, and so Mrs. Den
ham Immediately suggested that Fort
Marion had no value whatever from
military point OF view, and that the
placing OF the tablet there would be
like the contributing Of something his
torical to museum. Quick to .set
the point, Mr.. Baker accepted the sug'
gestion, with the result that Fort Ma
rion Is no longer listed as a military
post, and the tablet was unveiled to
day and officially presented to thu
government.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-02-22
RECITAL BY THE
BAPTIST CHOIR
WAS REAL TREAT

The choir of the First Baptist
church gave q polished recital in the
church on Monday evening before a
truly appreciative and delighted audi
ence that would have filled every pew
Lad it not been for the inclement
weather which prevailed for few
hours prior to 8 O'Clock. Those who
did attend enjoyed a rare treat; those
who failed to be present missed an op-
portunity not often Vouchsafed lovers
of good music. After the singing of
America by the choir and audience,
Rev. DR.. Bolin. pastor, extended a
few cordial and appropriate words Of
welcome. The opening number was
1hompson's stirring chorus. Great Is
the Lord sung with fine spirit and
precision. "Ins the Garden" sung by
Mrs. o. T. Cason. contralto, was
pleasingly rendered as, was male
chorus. Crossing the Bar, by Carrie
p. Adams. Stainers tver-inspiring
Love Divine, All Love Excelling"
vas given with delicate shading and
thorough Interpretation by Mrs. Car
rie A. McGeoch, soprano and direct
ress of the choir, and by j. e. Walk
Ell, tenor. "The Song of the Angels
by Lorenz. lends itself beautifully to
unusual choral effects that were taken
full advantage of by the choir. E. N
Good was in fine form In the bass solo,
Cast Thy Bread Upon the Waters y
while Mr.. Walker who followed a lit
tie later in an exceedingly sweet
number by the Waters of Babylon"
won silent tributes of appreciation.
The choral numbers, II Saw the Holy
City" by Wildermere" Nearer, My
God, to Thee" by the same composer,
and 20. Guide Divine" by Ferguson,
Were each of them artistically rem
dered. An arrangement of Rock of
Ages by Cole was effectively sung as
quartet by Mrs. McGeoch. soprano;
Mrs. Cason, contralto; Mr.. Helms,
tenor. and Mr.. Good. bass. Two piano
sClos added to the variety of the pro-
gram. These were splendidly played
by Mrs. B. II. Harnly whose accom-
paniments meant so much in the
proper rendering of all the program
numbers. Her selections were THE
Harp at Midnight and I'll Trovatore.'
A fitting climax came in the finale,
11lLI Up IuuI I1cduSt ny u,
the choir doing possibly its best work
of the evening in this grand chorus.
Announcement of each number was
made by B. II. Harnly and at the
proper time Mr.. Helms referred to
the ambitions of the choir to improve
and be of more service TO the church
which could only be accomplished
through the purchase of more music
1t Was for this purpose that liberal
offering was taken In addition to the
scloists already mentioned the choir
membership included the following:
Sopranos. Mrs. Clonts. Mrs. Johnston,
Mrs Owens, Miss E. Johnson, Miss
ID. Fielden; altos, Mrs. E. NJ Good
Mrs. Helms. Mrs Moncrief, Mrs. Bo-
lin Mrs. knight; tenOrs, Mr.. Halde-
man, Mr.. Clark.
At the conclusion of the program
many crowded around the rostrum to
congratulate Mrs. McGeoch and the
members of the choir for the success
of the evening. .
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-02-22
Hoover and Davis


st. Augustine, Feb. 22.-IIerbert
Hoover and John j. Davis. of Pitts
burg, have been virtually chosen for
the cabinet, leaving open only one
place which now seems certain to go
to dark horse 1t is understood that
Hoover has been offered the conf
merce portfolio and it is the general
expectation that he will accept. Davis,
former steel worker, now banker,
will be secretary of labor if the cabi-
net slate goes through as it now
stands. Only the position of secretary
of the navy remains to be filled.
Mr.. Harding gave this much atten-
tion today. In the meantime it is
known that all the seven cabinet Sc.
lections previously regarded as Ger.
tain have finally been, put into the
class OF certainties. They include
Hughes, for the state department
Daugherty, attorney general. as al
ready announced; Hays, Postmaster
General; John Weeks, secretary oi
war, Andrew Mellon. secretary of the
treasury, Henry Wallace, secretary OF
Agriculture, and Senator A. b. Fall
secretary of interior
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-02-22
NINE men NABBED
IN LIQUOR RAID
SATURDAY NIGHT

Barlow, + b. -. tSpeciaD Nine
men were caught Saturday night.
gambling. and two men and a women,
all negroes, arrested Tor violating the
liquor laws. when Deputies Newt
Hatcher. Clyde Olive and Frank
Woodland raided what is known as tn
old Waldron place. cut on the north
western borders of town. The town
been suspected of harboring liquor
brewing apparatus and the officers en-
tered to find the nine men as above
indicated, engrossed in skin game,
and the other two men and the woma T.
engaged in the operation of the still
Three pistols were taken from the
party, and they were brought to the
county Jail to await hearing Severai
OF them went before the judge yes'er-
Gay morning. In the crowd were Ben
Warner, Charlie Howard. Willie Jel-
kins, Ed. Battle, Wash. FootmaM,
Charles Walker, among the gamblers.
Charlie Howard, Charles Walker and
Harry Lowrie We're taken on the
liquor charges.
Sunday morning Hatcher brough, in
two darkies who had been operating
still about three miles west of Bar
tow Sam Collins and Cornelius Rob
inson Son is an old fellow. we'll
known in the county courts. and an
old hand at 'sti!ling' and hog-thicy
tg, and many of the other pastimes o!
the brsed.
Sike James was brought in from
Tiger Bay for hitting another negro
with stone, with intent to kill.
Pleas of guilty We're heard Monday
morning from Ben Warner, Charles
Walker. Willie Jenkins, Wash. Foot
man, Charlts Howard and Ed. Battle
charged with gambling, and fines of
$40 and costs imposed in each case
Charles Howard plead guilty of
carrying concealed weapons and was
given three months.
Son Collins and Cornelius Robin
son. on thu liquor charges. were Civ
en- four months when they plead
guilty.
Elijah Burton also came up to plead
guilty on charges of reckless driv!i.g Z
and speeding. His fines were 800 and
costs and $25 and cos's. respectively
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-02-22
E1ARDING'S CKMINET SLATE is NOW COMPLETE
PAUSES
TO READ ADDRESS
OF G. WASHINGTON
(By Associated Press.J

Washington, Feb. 22-Although all
the executive departments of the gov
ernment were closed today in observ-
ance of Washington's birthday, both
houses of Congress faced crammed
legislative calendar, and with ad-
jcurnment only ten days aft, they re-
manned in session.
Both houses suspended business
long enough for the customary read
ing of Washington's farewell address.
The Senate judiciary committee.
considering the Impeachment charges
against Judge Kenesaw Mountain
l.andia. yesterday. sharply questioned
the right of federal Judge to accept
outside employment while serving on
the bench. 1t was announced that the
question would he taken up akain On
Wednesday.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-02-22
BARLOW FISHER
SECURES PRIZE
FOR BIG BASS

Barlow, Feb. 22.-(SpeciaD -
Field and Stream" an excellent
sport magazine, has awarded r. P.
Hughes of Barlow. better known as
June" fifth prize in their Il. NJ
Black Bass (Southern Dlv.) class of
the 1920 Prize Fishing Contest" The
prize is an imperial bait casting rod
(agate mounting, feet) made by the
Ed. p. TWon Co.., value $40; and a
kingf1sher bait made by the King Bait
Co.. value 81.
June" made his hg catch last May.
He was fishing in Polk lake and
caught a black bass weighing II 1-2
pounds.
The magazine requires hat story
of the catch of the prize-winning fish
be contributed to Its pages by the
winner. before the prizes are sent. and
"June's" story is expected to appear
in an early issue.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-02-22
MCKAY FAMILY HURT
IN AUTO ACCIDENT

In an automobile accident, which
occurred about two miles east Of
Haines City. late Saturday night. Pc
ter Mckay and family, of South Wa
terloo avenue, were all more or less
injured.
Mrs. Mckay suffered broken COL
lar Lone. and other bruises; Mrs. Pc
ter Mckay. 81 years Of age. was
bruised about the body; the Mckay
baby was slightly bruised; Mrs.
Charles Mckay received scratches and
bruises on the face, and Thomas Nc
Kay was slightly injured.
The Mckay family was returning
home from Orlando. While coming
along The Highway a short distance
east of Haines City. an Oldsmobile
car, driven by Mr.. Collins, Of Sum
morville,. IAN into the Ford while try
ing to avoid a truck. The Ford was
completely overturned, and was very
badly damaged.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-02-22
CHAUTAUQUA
OPENS TODAY
IN LAKELAND
Building a Community" and
American Ideals" are Central
Themes Around Which all the
Exercises Will be Conducted.

The Radcliffe ChaItauqua which
has been brought 10 Lakeland by the
Lakeland post Of the American Legion
opens this afternoon in the big tent on
the corner OF Main street and Massa-
chusetts avenue.
The Radcliffe ChautauquI has ar
ranged its meeting around two central
ideas and those OF lhe afternoons will
follow the idea, Building Commun-
ity," while the evening lectures are
all on the general, theme, American
Ideals
The pupils Of thu Lakeland schools
are being admitted Tree to the meet
ing this afternoon
Tonight there will he Il concert by
the Moore Musical Entertainers, who
will appear in concert in both vocal
and instrumental numbers. This is
an excellent quartet of entertainers
and the management is confide emily
expecting them to win warm place
in the affections Of their Lakeland
audiences.
The concert will he followed by Il
lecture by Or. J. William Terry,
Eoted lecturer and traveller. who has
visited every country on the globe
with the exception Of Africa
Tomorrow forenoon, Miss Rose
Kobler, representing the Junior Chau-
tluuua will speak To the school chill
Cren at the school buildings.
Tomorrow afternoon. Clark Eichel-
berger. the director of the Chautau-
qua, will speak on "A Community
Program" and the; Bellino-Plumstead
Concert Co. will also appear. Sam
Bellino is world-famous accordian
player, and Ellsworth Pmmstead is
Character-sketch artist, and has al
ways scored big hit with When
Ezra Sang First Bass and And the
Other One Was Booth" Miss Kohler
will give demonstration of construc-
tive play for the benefit of both the
parents and the children.
The meetings tcontinue through
Thursday, and the Same excellent bal
ance of entertainment and instruction
will be maintained
The meetings begin at 3 p. M. and
= p. m.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-02-22
FavOrs Tariff Legislation
(BY Associated Press. }

Washington, Feb. 22.-President-
elect HardingShas approved program
of tariff and tax legislation; for the
extra session Of Congress comprising
two tariff bills. a temporary and per-
manent measure. with tax legislation
sandwiched in between, Chairman
Fordney OF the House ways and means
committee announced. - ,,
Mr.. Harding added another to his
string of cabinet appofntees yesterday
by offering stht post Of attorney gen.
eral to Harry M. Daugherty, OF CO.
lumbus, Ohio, Daugherty is a lawyer,
was campaign managerafor Harding al
the Chicago. convention, has twic,
served as chairman of the Ohio state
Republican central committee, -and
was chairman Of the executive COM
mittee in 1912. He is a university
man, sikty-one years old, born at
Washington Courthouse, Ohio, and
served five years in the state legisla-
ture. His appointment was severely
opposed in. certain quarters, and in
announcing his choice Mr.. Harding
referred to this opposition, saying II
had strengthened his faith in the wis
dom Of the appointment.
Speaking of cabinet appointments
generally, Senator Harding said he
was governed by three principles:
The first was fitness, the second abil-
ity to commend support. and the third
natural and proper political fc0nslder-
Nations. s.atsnIF e0f,oI3
Davis appeared tQFbe keeping At the
frant ii thS night Tor the labor score.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-02-22
BIGGEST STILL OF THE
SEASON CAPTURED ON LAKE
PARKER LATE YESTERDAY

Hidden away in a remote neck OF
Parker lake. at the extreme, northern
end of this big body Of water. a big
moonshine still was captured by Of
flcers late yesterday afternoon. The
still had to be reached by a boat, it
being hidden in a swamp inaccessible
by foot. The officers found a complete
outfit, which had recently been in op-
Grafton, and twenty, barrels Of mash
wore on hand ready for the next run.
which probably would have taken
place last night or today. ~ h
The raid was made by Chief OF Po-
lice Allen, Deputy Sheriff Newton
Hatcher and oflFcer Virgins. ,s.
The copper worm qf the still wsa
brought to the city hall: v,s'lss|
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-02-22
LIEUTENANT CONEY FORCED To !
LANDIN TEXAS BECAUSEOF /
TROUBLE With HIS ENGINE
ATTEMPT MADE TO DITCH
TRAIN SUNDAY AFTERNOON

What Lakeland railroad officials be-
lieve to have been . cold blooded at.
tempt to wreck A. G.. l.. train No
SO. is reported from OrlanGo. near
which city Sunday afternoon a cross
tie was found across The track. The
train was south bound. while running
at its usual speed between Al.amontt
Springs and Maitland, the engineer
observed the obstruction on tho
track, and stopped his train in time
to avoid il. The cruSs-tie was found
to have been fastened to the track. one
end having been forced under the rail.
while the other end protruded across
the top of the other rail.
Supt. Dumas. at Sanford l.. worl
ing on the case
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-02-22
Selection O f D e n b y
Causes Great Surprise
is Lawyer and Ex-
Congressm a n a n d
Served in Navy and
Marine Corps in War.
HARDING'S CABINET
AS Virtually Decided Upon

Secretary of State - Charles
Evans Hughes. of New York.
Secretary of Treasury-Andrew
William Mellon, of Pennsylvania.
Secretary of War-John Wineate
Weeks, of Massachusetts.
Attorney General - Harry M.
Daugherty, of Ohio.
Postmaster General - Will n.
Hays, Of indiana.
Secretary of the Navy-Edwin
Denby, of Michigan.
Secretary of Interior - Albert
Bacon Fall, of New Mexico.
Secretary of Agriculture-Henry
Cantwel Wallace, Of Iowa.
Secretary of Commerce-Herbert
Clark Hoover, of California.
Secretary of Labor - John j.
Davis, of Pennsylvania.