Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, March 13, 1912, Page 4

PAGE FOUR d The Evening Telegram Published every afternoon from the Kentucky Building, Lakeland, Fla. Entered in the postoffice at Lake- land, Florida, as mail matter of the second class. M. F. HETHERINGTON, EDITOR. A. J. HOLWORTHY Business and Circulation Manager. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One year ......ovee00..$5.00 Six months ............ 2.50 Three months ......... 1..25 Delivered anywhere within the limits of the City of Lakeland for 10 cents a week, From the same office is issued THE LAKELAND NEWS & weekly newspaper giving a Te- sume of local matters, crop condi- tions, county affairs, etc. Sent anywhere for $1.00 per year. I COME AND SEE. If the agitation of the Everglades matter results in influencing people to use common sense in buying land —the least exercise of which would insist upon seeing the land before buying—it will accomplish a good that will more than offset any unde- sirable advertising the state may re- ceive through the controversy now raging. This paper has answered hundreds of letters from intercsted persons in . the north seeking reliable informa- tion, and it has always laid stress on 4 this proposition: **The land is here, §,‘ the opportunities are here, but be- $ fore deciding come and see.” We would like prospective settlers to see not only this part of Florida. but other sections, before finally mak- ing up their minds as to a permanent location. We are not afraid of the outcome of a personal investigation of conditions in the Lakeland section. On the contrary, we cordially invite such investigation, and urge every prospective buyer to see what there is to offer here before buying Florida lands. We are not afraid of a com- parison between Florida and any oth- | er state, We are not afraid of a com- { parison between this section and oth- er sections of Florida. That's the rea- son we can say, with all confidence, i to the man seeking a home where the most good things come together— “Come and see!” -_ LET'S HAVE THE SIGN. As the new passenger station is to be opened tomorrow, the Telegram [ considers it in place again to call attention to the desirability of hav- ing a nice electric sign displayed from the building, showing the city’s name, \We are moved to do this be- cause we fear that, while everybody wants such a sign, it will not be se- cured unless some effort i smade to that end. s Our information is that the rai- rvad company probably will furnish the sign and the Board of Trade has signified its willingness to buy the electric fixtures. The city has been asked to furnish the current, We 4o not know what the attitude of the Council may be in this matter, but we believe the furnishing of light for this sign would be approved by the citizens generally. No great expense would be involved, and a very attractive and effective adver- tisement for the city would be gained, I should be remembered that these lights would be a gift to the city, and not to the railroad. As far as the latter's business is concerned, it makes no differenct to the company whatever, But we understand it is willing to help. Let's all help and work together—the railroad, the Board of Trade and the City Council. —— They tell us that the female fly will have 199,000,000,000,000 des- cendants before the summer is over. In this instance it certainly appears that the female of the species is more deadly than the male.—Pensacola Journal. —— etn— Lakeland is to revive the old- fashioned spelling bee. The sugges- tion was made by a benefactor of the human race. Bum spelling is one of the common human weaknesses that certainly needs attention.—Pensacola News. — ~ — CONGRESSMAN SPARKMAN, Iu the political change that came over the country in the election o1 members for the 62nd Congress, the pemocrats took full and undisputed charge o: the House of Representa- tives. Having been oup of power for about eighteen years and Knowing that the greatest possible care should be taken in the selection of the men who were to steer the various com- mittees in the direction of a saf?, sane and economical consideration oi the numerous bills coming before them, they started out placing Hon. S. M. Sparkman, as chairman of the committee on rivers and harbors, one of the most important committees iu the gift of the Congress. The rivers and harbors committee was used by previous Congresses to help the party in power without any consideration whatever for the people of the coun- try who were deeply interested in getting proper consideration for their rivers and harbors, This committee that had been used as a Republican asset for years and which had appropriated millions and hundreds of ntillions of the people's money in such a manner as to bene- fit the “interests’” had to be placed in the charge of a man who was intel- lectually big enough to handle it in the interest of the whole people; a man who could not be swerved by the bait of the ““interests,” who could not be wined and dined with the hope of diverting the appropriations from their legitimate channels, The man selected to fill these require- ments, and who would best handle thie people’'s money and direct it to- ward the rivers and harbors that had s0 long been neglected was the Hon. Stephen M. Sparkman, of Florida. Florida should, and we think it does appreciate this honor. It is well Kknown that Florida has the largest sea coast of any state in the union, and it needs a man with the great power and authority such as the chairman of the rivers and harbors' committee has to look after its in- terest. It has been our great pleasure to have known Mr. Sparkman for a number of years past, to have fur- nished him from time to time, with data in the interest of the men and women who work so he could help fight our battles, for the right which he was always willing and anxious to do. When legal knowledge was necessary to our success, Sparkman Wwas never too busy to help out, At no time was his vote cast either in committee or upon the floor of the House against us. Always an ad- vocate of the men who work, always ready to assist them and always en- titled to and deserving of their high- st praise and consideration. Florida has in the Hon. Stephea M. Sparkman one of the biggest men in knowledge, power and ability of auny state in the Union. He has charge of the one committee so nec- assury to the welfare of his state. He is now and will be se long as the Democrats control the House of Rep- resentatives in a position to benefit it more than any other one man. Were it not for this fact and for the fact that labor mneeds him in the lower house, we should strongly ad- vocate his promotion to the Senat:. He can not be spared from where he is, regardless of the fact that he would be a real Senator, as he is a real Congressman, were he so elevat- ed. The state wants him and wants him badly as chairman of the rivers and harbors committee. Labor wants him and wants him daily and hourly on every question that affects tho men and women who toil, and it would be a crime against both these great interests were he to retire or decline longer to serve.—The Knights of Labor Journal, Washington, D. C., March, 1912, “TEDDY" DOOMED, SAYS GIL- CHRIST IN WASHINGTON. That Theodore Roosevelt is doomed to defeat if he is chosen by the Re- publican party as its candidate for president at the Chicago convention is the opinion of Gov. Gilchrist, ac- cording to an article appearing in a Washington (D,C.) paper. Gov. Gilchrist, who has been in Washington as a witness in the Ever- glades muddle, is reported to have said: “When Roosevelt returned from Africa a certain northern newspaper wired me for an interview mapping out the Roosevelt political future. I declined to give ene. In explana- tion of my refusal I said that as I had forgotten my astronomy I was unwilling to discuss comets. ‘“‘While I am still in the same statz of mind relative to astronomy, I see some clear lights in the skies by looking back over political events of the past two years and noting the defeat administered to Republicans in New York, Ohio and Massachusetts. Roosevelt was the big feature in each state campaign, and I recall particu- larly the victory of Martin Littleton in the Oyster Bay Congressional dis- trict. Times may have changed since then, but I doubt it. The climax za: peared in Columbus recently, when the former president stole a principle from the anarchists and incorporated it in the platform. “Let fortune smile on Democracy again by permitting Col. Theodore ‘Happy Roosevelt to become the Hooligan' of the Chicago convention. Now is the time for all Democrats to get together, and stay together, if they never do so again.” OH, PANKY! There was a tall Panky Whose nose, like her quite lanky. Her manners weren't bold, But when she caught cold She used her fur muff as a hanky. maiden named form, From Marianna it is reported that the find of phosphate recently made has proved very valuable and a com- pany has been organized to mine it. OOOODDDOCOOOOIOHOOODG00 4 POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS ° CHIOHRIHIO OO0 [Political announcements will be accepted and inserted in this column for one month or less for $5.00, or will be carried daily until date of election for $10.00. This fee MUST be paid in advance.] FOR STATE SENATOR. To the Democratic Voters of Polk County: I beg to announce my candidacy for the office of State Senator from this district, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries, the date of which will be announced later. Respectfully, H. J. DRANE, FOR COUNTY COMMIS™ONER, [ hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of County Commissioner from the Fifth Dis- trict of Polk County. If elected will fill said office to the best of my abil- ity, treating all parts and all the people of said district alike. Thank- ing all who support me in advance in the primary of April 30, 1912, S. JOSEPH HENNECY. FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER. I am a candidate in the approach- ing primary for nomination for county commissioner, and if elected, I shall endeavor to meet and dis- charge every duty faithfully and honestly involved upon me, so I take this method of soliciting the votes of District No. & of Polk county. E. J. YATES. FOR TAX COLLECTOR. I hereby announce myself a candi- date for the office of Tax Collector of Polk county, subject to the Demo- cratic Primaries. If elected I prom- ise to discharge all duties of the office faithfully and to the best of my ability. HENRY J. LEWIS. FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER. The friends of Mr. T. F. Holbrook, feeling that he h.s faithfully and efficiently performed the duties of County Commissioner from Distric: No. 5, and being desirous of se- curing a continuance of his val- uable services in that capacity, an- nounce him as a candidate for re- election, and urge all citizens in- terested in good poads and a proper administration of county affairs to give him their votes. FOR REPRESENTATIVE. The friends of J. C. Brown hereby announce his candidacy for member el the State Legislature from Polk county. They know Mr. Brown’s worth and efficiency, and recommend was THE EVENING TELEGRAM LAKELAND, FLA., MARCH 13, 1912, kim to all the voters of the county, assuring them that they will make ro mistake in casting their vote for (X) J. C. BROWN. FOR STATE SENATOR. To the Voters of Polk County: 1 hereby announce myself a candi- date for State Senmator from Polk county. Having the will to serve the people’'s best interests, I will use such ability as I possess in the ef- fort to do so, should they entrust me with this commission. I respectfully solicit the support of all the voters, JOHN F, COX. FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY. Prosecuting - Attorney for Polk vote and support of the reader ana mary election, April 30. fice in prosecutions for the State. Respectfully, EPPES TUCKER, JR. The friends of Mr. N. A. Riggins, believing him to be a most desirable man to fill the important office of County Commissioner, present his name for the consideration of the voters, and solicit their support for him at the coming primary. OFFICIAL DIRECTORY. County OI;lceu. Clerk—A. B. Ferguson, Bartow. Supt. Public Instruction—T. B. Kirk, Bartow. Sheriff—John Logan, Bartow, County Judge—W. 8. Preston, Bartow. Tax Collector—J. H. Lancaster, Bartow, Tax Collector—F. M. Lanier, Bar- tow. Treasurer—J. T. Harmon, Bartow. County Commissioners.—E. 8. Whidden, Ch’'m., Mulberry; A. J. Lewis, Bartow; R. F. Langford, Ft. Meade; J. E, Bryant, Kathleen; T. F. Holbrook, Lakeland. School Board.—R. W. Hancock, Ch'm., Fort Meade; W. J. J. Whid- den, Bartow; J. A. Cox, Lakeland; T. B. Kirk, Secretary, Bartow, State Sehator—D. H. Sloan, Lake- land. Members of House—A, J. Angle, Bartow; Geo. Fortner, Plerce. City Officers. Mayor—S. L. A, Clonts, ('Phone 310-Red.) Clerk and Tax Collector, H. L Swatts, Treasurer and Assessor, A. C. Armistead. Collector of Light and Water, C. D. Clough, Marshal, W. H. Tillis. Night Watchman, F. L. Franklin, Municipal Judge, Gen. J. A. Cox. City Attorney, Epps Tucker, Jr. Keeper of Park, Neil McLeod. Members of Council—Morris G. Munn, Chairman; W, Vice-Chairman; Messrs. O. Eaton, G. E. Southard, R. 1. per, W. H. Pugh, P. B, Haynes. The following standing com- mittees for the year were appointed: Finance and Fire, Messrs, Eaton, Pillans, Haynes. M. Scip- Light and Water, Messrs, Haynes, | § Pillans and Southard. Streets, Messrs. Scipper, ard, Haynes, Ordinance, Messrs. Southard, Pugh |§ and Scipper. Sanitary, Messrs.. Scipper. Public Improvement and Cemetery, | Messrs. Pillans, Eaton, Pugh. State Officers. Governor—A. W. Gilchrist, Talla« |¢ hassee. Secretary of State—H. Clay Craw-|§ ford, Tallahassee. Comptroller—W. V. Knott, Talla- |¢ hassee. Treasurer—J. C. Luning, hassee. Attorney-General—Park M. Tram- mell, Tallahassee. Commissioner of Agriculture—W. |§ A. McRae, Tallahassee. Supt. of Public Instruction—Wm. g M. Holloway, Tallahassee. Railroad Commissioners—R. Hud- son Burr, Chairman; Newton A. Blitch, Royal C. Dunn. W, C. Yon, Secretary. All communications should be addressed to Tallahassee. President of the Senate—Fred P. Cone, Lake City. 1 am a candidate for the office of county, and respectfully solicit the every democratic voter -at the pri- 1 promiae that if elected, I will devote my time and energy to the duties of the of- FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER. P. Pillans, | & South. |§ Pugh, Eaton,|¥ & Talla- | § —_—— — Found Better Ocey at “How is it that R P you to the theatqr,; You see, one evenir. we sat in the parlor: ever since that we—on 71, but don’t you think 1. an awful bore? —(y, To EVCQ‘ Person in I:ak? Using Electric Light Glope We are now selling them at the following duced prices: Minor Detall, Reporter—“I have a good descrip- tion of the dresses, presents and your appearance. Now, what shall I say about the bridegroom?” Bride—*“Oh, I suppose he must be mentioned! Just say he was among those pres- ent!” 15, 20 and 25 Watt Mazda Tungsten lamps, former pri, 40 Watt Mazda Tungsten lamps, former price 7oc, 60 Watt Mazda Tungsten lamps, former price, 1.00, each. .. 100 Watt Mazda Tungsten lamps, former price 1.35, cach 150 Watt Mazda Tungsten lamps, former price 2.10, 250 Watt Mazda Tungsten lamps, each each 2,33, each former price Sold at the above price by the Florida Flectric & Machiner ‘. Company DRANE BUILDING PHONE 204 DON'T :FORGE'IT That "Jexall Remediet 41 All Guaranteed LAKE PHARMACY Phone 42 Quick Delivery R. L. MARSHALL CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER Will furnish plans and specifications or will follow any plans i specifications furnished. BUNGALOWS A SPECIALTY. Let me show you some Lakeland homes I have built LAKELAND, Phone 267-Green. FLORIA Job Printing C)-WING'to}he enlargement; of (i newspaper and publishing, Tusiros it has!been necessary to move The News Job Office up-stairs where it will be found in Rooms 11 and 12, Kentuckyg Building, in the com petent charge of Mr. G. J. Williams. [0t anything that can be printed, if you wast the best work at the right prices. c2!' 7 Mr. Williams. The News Job Office Rooms 11 and 18 (upstairs) Kentucky Buildizé- D S IS IS ICI I CICI PPN R S R e N T SR DA P s