Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, January 5, 1912, Page 4

PAGE FOUR. The Evening relegram;w. N. SHEATS ANNOUNCE Published every afternoon from the; Kentucky Building, Lakeland, Fla.| { Entered in the postoflice at bake-! land, Florida, as mail matter of the To the Democratic Electors of Flor- ida: l 1 am a candidate for the office of State Superintendent of Public In- ‘slrur!lon. The principles I stand for, and shall advocate, are here briefly ;onlllned, If, after having read, you Iapprove them, your vote and yourld |active support will be most heartily | d | appreciated. t second class. SRS Z A, J. HOLWORTHY Business and Circulation Manager. S ———— SUBSCRIPTION RATER: One year ..$5.00 Six months ......... 2.50 Three wmonths ......... 1.25 Delivered anywhere within the limits of the City of Lakeland for 10 cents a week, make a clean, honorably, manly cam- | tion agrinst campaign fabrications STATE SUPERINTENDENT i AP S ook lLaw, which is dorsed, be wisely and faithfully and fairly administered, and that it re- time and may suggest, paign, confidently relying, for protec- [ be obtained under any S HIS CANDIDACY Fo 6th, That the State Uniform Text- heartily en- needed amendments as faithful eive such administration There is no room for oubt that books may be secured un- er this law appreciably cheaper han formerly; nor is there any rea- \ | i | It is my unalterable purpose to'son why they need not be as good as —or even better than—the books to' other system ! 7th. That the administration of R!_-— { HERRON THEATRE —— ONE NIGHT ONLY —— THURSDAY upon my past recerd as a man, alihe State Department of Educgaen’ | Demacrat, 4 teacher, and a public { be theroughly efliciciii, put economi- officer. {cal; and cnat, In the interest of econ-! From thie same office is issued THE LAKELAND NEWS JAN. 1 ro-‘ To me nothing is more despie- a weekly hewspaper giving @ sume of local matters, crop condi-'able than deception and sham, tions, county affairs, ete. Sent.'\\'huhv:' in school work, in school |t anywhere for §1.00 per year, Uteacher, or in a school officer, em— s e | (CONSCQUENTY, the principles the advocary of which 1 shal! FOR SANER LIVING AND RS jask votes in this primary, will be EA!}LIER HOU * i declared without reservation or de-1 5 ception either as to my positio s as Qaner living, saner hours, Slml)l(‘l“t“l L yu n or as ideas entirely for the entire routine, ! H what 1 €hall attempt should they g {oflice be awarded me. 1 desire nd re ideas which are growing more in-; . ; i L~lislem ?\'n‘r' day among people who|Man's vote upon a misconception ol‘ 2 Sy i : | what 1 am or of what | advocate. 1 have somehow stopped for breath in ! time to give a thought to the futur bad a thousand times rather be Ie of i"alla.irs and to the future beaten in an honest and honorable :o:hers of men of affairs, of the fight for honest principles than to be country, says the Pensacola Journal. elected upon a catch-vote platform, Late 'hours for social events con- or through falsehoods relating to, or stitute an element which is sapping z;‘:’“d,:_‘:’":';::‘dl“::‘;"‘l“'; ‘:“’P:":: the vitality of a lot of young people "m;m ad\'on-mc-' b l;ov'/lln Y who might, under proper conditions, Y gl 8: ¢ to a great deal more than 1st. That school positions of every :h nure likely to do—always kind be awarded upon merit only— e:“ : relally the best men for the best positions. 'w'l‘henfl;:m?: shori. has come to|8nd the best positions for the best i i men. stop it 2nd. That the , 2nd. i » office of State Super- ( ) young | . Almo:l Bl olllhi d‘::;:\:eaio lh?e intendent of Public Instruction be ?‘e?lwto :;: sonr: it is devout- filled by a practical teacher of ex- AOlALE hichios d l’ some kind o”tensl\'e and successful experience; ly hoped, engaged In that e o & sokolsr, the pesr of the omy. all forms and hlanks be supplicd through* | upon | serve be observed in and about the Department as is consistent with its| dignity, and necessary to protect il:‘ against any suspicion of improper in-| public school reglsters, tat dopariment, $th. That such decorum and rv-; ] timacy with, or control by, any out-I side influence; and that no vmployne% in the office shall, with the knowl- edge and consent of its head, en- gage in lobbying during a session ol the legislature. oth. That conditions in the State! are not yet ripe for the adoption of| a Free Text-book System. 10th. That the use of money In se- curing office be limited to reasonable | and legitimate campaign expenses; | and that candidates accepting monn;.'l for electioneering purposes from out- side interests be rebuked by patriotic hallots. 11th. That all teaching shall be intelligent and practical and embrace thorough teaching of the essentials, spelling, reading, writing, grammar and arithmetic; demand of the age in which we live, 8 out business—and anyoue who goe best educators of the State, and that!and to prepure, train and equip our in the every-day grind of this sameci, oo . .o ayecutive ability and the cold, calculating business atmod-| ... ¢ nitiative. No mere copylst phere, knows, t0o, how mecessary L1, "g0 ror this office, no matter how is to have one’s wits about themie, iy ey pe may copy. :mon even the most ordinary oCCil 4y mpay the iflgh Schools, the ons. people's colleges—-and the source It is the clear unclouded mIRdie pwpinie wo must continue to that can grasp a situation before thel . 4y jarge measure, the teach- other fellow; spot the smoothest kind ers for our elementary schools—be of a personal enemy, and be fore-l o, piz0q unified, and equipped warned by scemingly trivial occur=i iy, uggitional departments accord- rences, from committing graver er- ing to the demand of the times, and rors. Success is largely the controll e hoy he placed under the super- of the master-mind over the weaker' | cion of competent principals giv- element, at any time, and i thelyg 0y iy time to that work. young business man clogs his human, gop qpgp (he Rural Schools, the machinery with useless fatigue and|, .40 44 the hope of the State, be ' children for successful life and lv- ing in the rapidly increasing com- plexity of twentienth century civili-! zation, The foregoing arve the princip'=s 1 shall advocate, and the discussion of all will, 1 earnestly hope, serve to eliminate all personalities from the campaign. On all other educhtional questions, 1 believe | am soundly orthodox and in sympathy with current educa- tional thought at its best. 1 stand tor honesty and thoroughness, and have no patience with sham or pre- that the course of | study should be such as to meet the, PAUWAY ITEMS. Mr. and Mrs. Ayers has as guests their daughter, Mrs. G. Harrell and husband and Miss lattie Harrell. Mr. KEdgar and Emory Williams, who have been attending University at Gainesville, Fla., have been spend- ing the holidays wita their parents of Haskell. A crowd of young people gave Mr. and Mrs. John Williams of Haskell, & surprise party New Year's even- ing, regardless of the rain. The (rowd brought refreshments, which all enjoyed. The evening was spent in playing games, music and sing- iing. which all took a part in and was |sorry when the hour of departure came but all enjoyed themselves and wishing New Year was oftener. Mr. Clifiton's little sister who is [\isiting him is il with fever, much | to the regret of her friends here, but we hope to see her well in a short time, Mr, Jim McClelland was in Tampa i Tuesday on a business trip. l Mr. and Mrs. Waits are now occu- [pying the house which Mr. and Mra. G. Wadkins lived in before they moed to Green (‘ove Springs. Unnele Ben Williams, the Super- intendent of our Sunday school at TATS ON S WEDNISLAL JANUARY 10th, CURTAIN RAISES AT 1 5IARE things that he should not have eaten nor drunk, he will soon find that he doesn't cut the ice that he might in given greater encoiragement, more close, competent and cirnest super- vision, longer terms ,and, above all, u'“?" 2 2 ;Huskvll has been contined to his Now, my fellow citizens it you : approve these principles, w rou room several weeks on account of in- A - o YOU) ess, but he is gradually improving il not investigate the o , support the one that in his acquin und we hope to see him out again soon, that they be given stronger, better trained, and more experienced teach- the present commercial age. It is your wholesome, rested look- ing fellow who gzets the business be- cause he is mentally and bodily fit. And unless he is a molly-coddle, or a polite social bum who can sleep next day like the girls, he will need every one of his wits, clear and sharpened, to accomplish the things that are naturally expected of him. lers. Hth. That the system of teachoers' | | examinations be o changed as to make them less exhaustive physical- ly, and less expensive to the teachers, and a better test of actual teaching ability. The present law has served its purpose well, but we have out- grown it now, and something better is imperatively needed. All candidates are invited to at- tend a big talk-fest at Key West, coincident with the Over-Sea Rail- road celcbration, during the week commencing January e 1912, We hope the Koy Westers will not con- P ments, character and public record, comes nearest representing them? I am exceedingly anxious to re- ceive your vote, but not unless youn believe in me. Investigate fully and fairly the claims of cach candidate, and then vote for the an who, in will | your honest conviction, promote the educational interests o the state, Yours truly, WILLIAM N, SHEATS ———————————————————— PROCEFDINGS OF POLK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS clude that they'd rathes U ue ‘.wm.i left without a railroal.than 10 have Kvening Telegram Bureau, Bar- The petition of BB Hall, Jr., L tow, Fla, January 4, ~The monthly M. Johnson, F. A. K. NaL e it bring them such an i vasion. P Bryan was over in Tampa the other day and confided W the news- papers over there that he wasn't going to run for President this time. Let's see—isn’t there a little jingle that runs something like this: “Why don’t you marry, my pretty maid?” “Nobody asked me, kind sir,” she said. — CANDIDATES INVITED TO AT- TEND BIG CELEBRATION. Key West, Fla, Jan. 3.—The fol- Jlowing letter has been sent Chairman Price of the State democratic execu- tive committee: Hon. W. Il. Price, Chairman State| Demn atic Executive Committee, Mari: 1, Fla Sir: You are respectfully request- & ed (he varions candidates! for ..d national office from Florida to be present at the grand yolitical jubilee to be held at Key, w i Siate West dus the weck Dbeginning| January 19 ame being the time of the zreat lebration of the completin Onver-the-Sea Rail- road. The Mosroe conaty executive com- | mittee wiil provide a large tent with a seating capacity of 3,000 and a band of musi In this tent is proposed that the dates shall teli the peo- should be preferred at various «a ple why t the ballot. WALTER W. THOMPSON, Chairman. ELGIN F. CURRY, Secretary, Democratic Executive Committee. i 1 meeting of the County (‘ommission- | ers was opened by the sheriff. Pres- | ent, B. 8. Whidden, Chairman; A. Lewis, T. F. Holbrook, R. C. lLang- ford and J. Everett Bryant, Commis- sioners. The minutes of the last meeting| read and approved. i The following bonds were approv-| ed: C. B. Hill, Notary Public, sure- ties, P. R. Rogers and N. J. Thomp- H. A. Wright, Notary Public,| E. son. suretles, R. E. Gandy and M. Skipper. The petition of D. R. Bryant, W D. Harp, et al., asking road in town- ship range 23, was grented. | The petition of D. M. Pipkin, G.| B. Graham, C. R. Dickerson, asking change in public road from Pebble | (leights to Fitzeerald 29, | cemuetery was ', Burleight, M. petition of J 13, Carson, ei al. @ r for public) voad in township . ranze 2N was granted. The petition of . 1l Thompson, J. C. Cameren, Jobn S. loward, et al., asking for a Spec ial Read Bridge District election was iiled for the consideration of the Board. GUSTINE PLEASED {ST. AU WITH BEVERLY. | Piquant, pretty and | porothy Redding and a Stromg cast lin “Beverly of Graustark™ delighted one of the largest aundiences of the scason at the Jefferson Theatre last night. It is a Teally high class ai- traction and if everyone had known v hat it is there wouldn’t have been Martin, Edwin 1. Smith, E. E. per, J. . Taylor and James Aye : The Board instructed Comm charming, | attractive scenery and a ca well balanced and isn't lacking make asking that the Board do no cail a Special Road and Bridge District A. J.!election was filed for the con8idera- | Mrs. Wilson one day last we tion of the Board. The Judge of the County Court re- ported tines amounting to $440. The sheriff was ordered credite! with fines amounting to $1,0¢ The collector reported $100 colleci- ed on license and $110 on polls. The Collector was ordered credi.- ed and the Treasurer charged with receipt No. 107 on assessment of 1911, amounting to $8.403.07. The Treasurer was ordered credit- ed with cancelled warrants amount- ing to $25.881.93. Permits to carry fire arms accord- ing to law was granted to Elmer sioner A. J. Lewis to contract for barn on the jail lot. The Tax Collector's account, sessment of 1910, shows a balance ol 1$1,673.57. The Commissioners provided fo and changes in numerons voting precinets | which changes will appear in the | papers later. e —————————————————————— a vacent seat. Manager Davis scored he brought “Beverly.” Pretty gowns well it a first class production. Every { lover of books is fond of George Bar: | McCutcheon's romance and unliks many novels this one hasn’t lost so in the dramatization.—St tine Record. mach P Augus best | st that is Little William Maun of Bartow, is spending several days with his grand- mother, Mrs. (. W. Trask. HOLLINGSWORTH NEWS. | i Quite a number of the neighbors fand friends of No L Davis gatheres at his home Saturday De- cember 20th, to help him celebrat vvening, his birthday They presented hin with a jovely rocker. The evenin | WS spent playing gaimes wdin ! 8¢ | cream - and caks ‘\\v-r.- served. At a late hour the fguests departed tor their home wishing him many more such happy | birthdays. Rev. and Mrs Lowell, of Lakeland }w-n‘ visitors at the Home of Mr. and k Miss Olive Pearce is wvisiting hes | friends at Winter Haven | Miss Polk and lady friend of Tam Ipa‘ were visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs Aleex Polk last week. Mr. Fulton, oi Lakeland High- 1onds, was entertained at dinner Su~- day at the home of Mr. and Mrs Fred Mercer It looks like the weather mau had got things pretty badly mixed up, as this is what should be called the i rainy season. | Mr. Sparling and Mr. Kinz, 1 zkeland, were callers at the hom lof Col. Clifford cni ) da ythis } VEST POCKET SERMONS. Man should be ever better than he seems -Sir Aubrey de Vere. Those friends thoun hast their adontion tried. Grapple them to thy soul with hoops of steel. and —Hamlet. The devil was pleased, for his darlipg sin is the pride that apes humanity —Souther Second thonghts, ther say. are best.— Dryden. > The childhood shows the man As morning shows the day —Milton TIC il 133 SZNSATION RrE SEASONS 1)L WO'LD YOU STEAL To #OLD YOUR KUSBAND'S IOVE " _ & &UESIIUK WILL BE ANSWERED 7..IS PERIORNANCE 7 '/ rd et . DIRFET FROM A TWO YEARS SUO0GESSEDL RUN IN NEW YOR $1.00. $1.50 i S0e. TEe, AT TR, T D S TIE WOLF WEDNESDAY NIGI! When ““The Wolf comes S B Herron Theater pest Wod ARSaL night the audienee will be It sl S to follow the author and the at him in the up into the Canadian Hudson ' trader. The plot coantry. The play is a melodrant ! variod g in thres acts and deals with the de- more savory love aft ceiving of a girl and subsequent; comedy interests W avenging by her brother according to 44 §5 enid. The end the rough but thoroughly human \ togicall | A ¢ e, logically ard mw +thics of that wild country. 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