Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, April 4, 1912, Page 4

- D B L iog Ly T R e g Gseam, 26y | rAGE FOUR o . A Ihe Evening fi'l"eéram Published every afternoon from the dinz, Lakeland, Kentucity 1 land, Florids second cluss, ! M. F. HETHERINGTON, !':lllTOll.a A J. HCLWORTHY gasiness and Circalation .\lanugcr.] SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One year Six menths Three months 3 Delivered anywhere within the limits of tue City of Lakeland for 10 cents a week, from the same office Is issued TiE LAKELAND NEWS a weekly newspaper giving a o re- sume of local matters, crop condi- tons, county affairs, ete. Sent anywhere for $1.00 per year. THE GAS FRANCHISE. The action of the City Counvil to- day in granting a franchise to a company formed for the purpose of operating a gas plant will be ap- proved by an overwhelming major- ity of the citizens. The members of the Council did not act hastily or inadvisedly; they went into the mat- ter with great thoroughness aud care and at every pomt they conserved the interests ci the «itizens Ve believe they made no misieke iu dealing liberally with the proot2rs of this industry and hus securing tor Lakeland anotucr substantial and needed improvement. | True, there will be those who will maintain that the franchise, being valuable to the gas company, ought to have been sold for a handsome sum. This is very well in theory, but in practice it reguiics two par- ties to complete a saie In this in- stance the buyer was Jacking, has been lacking all these years, and there is no assurance that he would put in an appearance for many years to come. A franchise, like anything else, is not worth much un- less a buyer is found. Furthermore, besides the indirect benefits of such an enterprise, in fur- nishing a clean, convenlent and de- sirable fuel to the citizens, it wil! be a question of only a very short time until the city will reap finan- clal benefits that will more than off- set any potential price that might have been secured by the initial sale. For instance, a consumption ot 15,000,060 cubic feet would mea cash revenue of $300 per year to the eity; 21,000,000 cubic feet, $630, and 50 on, until a consumption of $50,. 000,600 cubie feet would entitle the city to the handsome perpetual rev- enue of $2,000 per annum, hesides the taxes and other incidental ad- vantages, We believe the membors of ity Coaneil are to ho on the indepenisn® and progressive spivit. which seeied for the peopie this improvement which wil! add to the comfort anl convenicnes of 1ifs ‘n this splendid city, the e late cong involved, this paper would steadfastly advocated that course, instead of granting a franchise to private owners; but, as everyone knows, the establishment of a muni- cipal gas plant for years to come is out of the question, and it was a cholce of letting private capital take “p the enterpris: (and the risk at tendant upon it) or do wiilout the improvement on'irelv. —_ No man who seeks election to pub- | lic office can dodge the issue of good roads so squarely placed in the front. No man can oppose the and stilll hands of the people, movement the The movement hope for election at or a better system of hizhways in this Statoe « ies no element of sel- Fla. It Entered in the postoflice at I,uke-; , a, as mail matter of the u | iny man can Enow. .V-r!‘ul friends, and, if elected by the tHad there been any question of municipal ownersin | have | | ADVICE TO CANDIDATES. f ey Telo- » have some lit- | Eaitor Lakcland Eveninz ] aram: Il ase let 1o space or corner in yoar splendil ¢ to let tie people know how | ad toward the candidates that nt to go up to Tulluhassee to make laws, and wo have goi more laws | v than any man can Keep or tha But there is one jaw mere that we need and that is ing or sending from wet curties into d either by | or public conveyance and if DD PP t0 prohibit the « iy iniexieati {rors P OO0 = ones iwivate ar candidates don’t promise me that hey will do their very best to make Y bt —— THE EVENING TELEGRAM LK POIOCICICH D Picce Goods in 2all the ! O such a law 1 will not vote for any of them. Now a word to the voters «onnty, and also to the State, if wonld demand semethine of our law of Pulk we makers we would come nearer hav ing what we want and need than we hegin to open our eyves something for our coun- ing goner W. N. MILTON. to, £0 let u and try to d try and the v THINK OF BEACHAM. Vord comes from every section ol Florida visited by Braxton Beacham that the people will give him a rous- ing vote. Beacham appeals to the people because he is one of them. tle appeals to the people because (hey can understand what he intends to do for them. They are not forced to wade through miles of statistics on tariff reforms and high flown mes- sages of past and future service ren- dered. Beacham is making his campaign with two importani measures predom- inating, Federal Aid for Good Roads and More Money for Navigable Streams. Beacham will win because the peo- ple are tired of the demagogue and political trickster. The country over is turning to the man of the soil, the man of the common people, the man who will do something for the peo- ple, the man who will forget about ancient history and traditions and Senatorial courtesy and Congressional discourtesy and do the most good for the most people after he is elected. All that his opponents can say about Mr. Beacham {s that he is unknown. He is unknown because he has been busily engaged for the past ten years in making two blades of grass grow WHAT EI5S PEOPLE l where only one grew before. He has been busy in opening new lands, planting orange groves, making money out of Florida soil. But like the Roman of old Mr. Beacham leaves the plow to listen to the call of the people who now clam- or for a son of the soil to represent them. He asks no office because of his political activity. He asks noth- " 8ling from the people because he has served them in the halls of (‘ongress or because he is a silver tongued ora- tor. He asks nothing from the people because he represents the corpora- tions or any political faction and wants to serve two masters. Beacham making his own campaign, paying his own expenses, assisted by no pow- !yn-upln-, will owe alleziance to none [but the people. And he will be eloct- |ed. for the time has arrived for the I people to rule. - Sanford Herald SAME HERE. 1t has now been agreed that there is but onme knocker that should be tolerated. It is Opportunity. But we desire to call attention to some active people to the fact that Op- portunity has never been known to work over time. The man who waits for Opportunity to wake him up will |never be roused till Gabriel applies :his trombone to the job.—Tampa Tri- 5buno. i Except in Miami. Down this-a-way, iolmnrtunlly walks around with a cast net and drags folks into prosperity {——cven while they slumber.- - Miami Metropolis, One reason we do not pray better, I suppose, is that we are afraid of | I cing answered. 1t is a very serious | shwess or sectionalism, and is a thing to pray, because we may bel movement for the whole pood of the ttour word. We mast consent | hole ¥ and its people. Today order the answe -‘ here is not a man of preminer o e connty who op { y . g & : 1 i | i 1 L Wit n proved so far 1 T | vl o\ 1 . i s majo of & 5 ¢ vill take a hundred 3 ¢ T s I biank account. Now, itha : o I don't want » tike that mone; itis called for, 1 bave made a mis- atd demans of the peo I take in prayer. Let us say what PSSR Ve mea Alexander MeKenzie, The Lakeland Telegram has come SIS i e mt edite ly for Braxton Reacham tor Congressman at Lar The Tele- It a stew or soup is made too salt, add a few slices of raw potato an;]l O DCOVOTOLO0S QR S e D e e A g L= e D DOOOCOOC QOO0 SOOVOTOOOVTOOTOOOTDOTLDC Yours LAKELAND, ~CAPITOL WILL BE Tallahassee, April 4.—The capitol | will be repainted inside and out nowl soon, the plans being to complete the work by the latter part of May if| possible. The building will be paint-| ed white this time. The last coat of paint was not a pure white, being a creamy tint, but this time the old building should show up better than | before as its new coat will be all the more striking. A contract for cement walks about l the grounds will be let in the near future. GOOD BOY! The platform used by Dr. Living- ton for his medicine show has been purchased by The Herald for the use of the candidates during the cam- paign and hereafter the orators can paw the ambient atmosphere from this platform. dates had no place to speak and The Iierald, feeling sorry for the saviors Heretofore the candi- of the “dear people,” has provided one.—Sanford Herald. R e — U — Voie BRAXTON FOR CONGRESSMAN-AT-LARGE Extracts from Material Federal Aid for Hard Roads in the Several States, J. C. OWENS D LLAND, FLA,, APRIL 4, 1912. SOGAOIVIPDIACOOAGOIGAIVODTORDODOOOI0O I SIS OO0 DO e ————————————————— S S Spring time and Easter is here, So is ny complete stock of Spring Ggods. dies and Ch : icest o colors. For this Season’s Styles my line of Laces, consisting of Vels, Linens and Clunies, is con. plete. Also Embrolderics in Swisses and Cambrics in all widths you inspect this depertment you will agree with me that it is complete. Will appreciate your czlls and will take pleasure in sho:. ing ycu. have it to fill that d2mand. convince yourself. Brown's 3Stars and May Man- cons for Ladies Brown's 5 Star Steadfast and Biltrite for Men M Just received a big shipment of soft sole shoes! for the babics, in ail colors. Sizes 0 to 4 truly, mous FLORIDA l " |RINTS TO COOKS AND KITCHEN HELPS. To prevent sausages from bursting while they are being cooked, prick the skins with a fork; arrange the sausages in a frying pan, and place the pan in a corner of the stove, so that the sausages may be slowly heat- ed. When hot through, the sausages should be browned by placing the pan over a hotter part of the fire. B ——— Men's and Boys' Spring Clothing is now in demand for Easter and this warm weather ang ] rothing better. In thes: Brands I am showing some fine S :iis 2ud Pants in Mchaivs and Wo). steds, unlined Coats, and above all can fit any size man or any shape. Take a peep at them ay /| Mothers, bring those Beys and have them fitted un properly with a nice little Suit of Worstcq, ! or Seree in Fancy or Solid Color. You will be pleased. so will the Boy. ; 1 sell the ta- SHAPE Hose for men women. Tney are scamless I sell the Famous Larine Corsets. For the Ladies and CLildrea I have the nicest lins | with the Bands to match is scmething fine. I am sure that afye. For Men I sell the famous I. & S. Bing and the S:llwell Brang. RESOI.VED THAT | HAVE FouND | A SHOE, THATS COMFORTABLE AND HANDSOME ToO AND STRONG: IT SIMPLY WONY WEAR-oUT, A SHOE YOU ALL HAVE HEARD ABOUT. AND NOW 1'LL TELL YOU WHAT To Do, Just AsK FoR ¢ BUSTER BROWN BLUE RIBBON SHOLS > I'LL NEVERBE A P My line of Spring Shoes 1or Laster is arnving dal: and am sure you will find something in this devartment that will meet with your needs and taste. My line of White Shoes in Nubuck and Canvass is great. Tay Shoes in all styles in Oxfords and Pumps. Give those tired feet a good rest by being fitted up properly in « pair of shoes that I handle. TRUE and G 50c to $3.00 FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER 'Upholstering and Mattress Making |, 'sioe of i .+ & man to fill the importan: off r. OLD MATTRESSES made over. |County Commissioner, pr.sus: FURNITURE REPAIRED. name for the consideratior of CUSHIONS of all kinds made t0|yoters, and solicit their support order. him at the coming primary CARPETS ad RUGS cleaned and laid; also matting, etc. MIRRORS resilvered a specialty. In regards to workmanship, see FOR REPRESENTATIVE, The friends of J. C. Brown herl announce his candidacy for mem Sometimes the pastry at the bot- Mr. W, P. Pillins of Lakeland, who tom of jam tarts and custards be- knew me for about 16 years at Or- comes very heavy after cooking. To 1ando, Fla. Drop me a postal card prevent this, brush the beaten white|9F Phone. 64 Red, No. 411 8. Ohio of an egg over the pastry before plac- [3Venue. * ing the jam or custard on. This Ar“lnr A. Mlnlas makes it crisp, and none of it is Adaltion to Ireland’s Weaitn. wasted. ) . A recent discovery In Ireland indi- Boat Club in St. Augustine final ar-| o015 the presence of a large area rich rangements were made for the|yn copper, sylphur and arsenfe. Southern championship speed boat races which will be held over the ! EamuRORENOORRROOOOIOCONOON Matanzas course 'I“hurst?:‘\‘_\; POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS § 0000000000 COOOCAAVOOOOOO0D When stewing fruit, add a pinch of salt to every pound, and you will find the flavor much improved. At a recent meeting of the Power [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 $1C 00, This fee MUST be paid in advancd.j FOR STATE SENATOR. To the Democratic Voters of County: the oflice of State Senator from this district, subject to the action of the which will be announced later. Respectfully, H. J. DRANE. FOR STATE SENATOR. T the Voters of Polk County: 1 hereby announce myself a candi- date for State Semator 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 mel with this commission. I respectfully solicit the support of all the voters. JOHN F. COX. |FOR MEMBER COUNTY ‘ I‘ SCIOOL BOARD. ‘ The fr Mr. J. C. Owens ! ained ! twffr:‘o:‘! ( of Tie Instry For BEACHAM FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY. I am a cand » for the office of Prosecuting for Polk |county, and - spectfully solicit thel |vote and st v the reader and| every demociatic voter a* the pri- mary election, April 30. T promise! iorney His Platform: | I beg to announce my candidacy for Democratic primaries, the date of |honestly iniolved o of the State Legislature from Pd county. They know Mr. Brow worth and efficlency, and recomme| kim to all the voters of the coury assuring them that they will m o mistake in casting their vote ! (X) J. C. BROWN FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER. I hereby announce mysclf candidate for the offic Commissioner from ti ¥ trict of Polk County. It ¢ @ 1%} fill gaid office to the b=t ity, treating all pavs people of said district al {ing all who support m the primary of *n? 8. JOSEPIH 1i ot FOR COUNTY COXMISSIONER Lam a candida? fing county co vint-si I shall endoaveg charge every duty ary for 1 this method of solici of District No. 5 ot P E FOR TAX COLLECTOR I hereby announce my~ date for the ofli ¢ of Tux Polk county, subject ;fl t cratic Prima If e ise to discharze all duti= fzithfully and to ! ability HENRY “T0R COUNTY COilss Tie triends ol 1 T, IOR C Loy I hereb for the office « county, 1 sram may have the consolation of cook a few minutes longer. The po-i knowing that it is supporting a good tato will have absorbed most of the | man and one who would do Florida |salt without giving its own flavor to credit in Congress.—Tampa Tribune, the soup. More Money Appropriated for Navigable Streams. There is no way that the peopie of the interior can receive any di- rect benefits from the millions app repriated annually by the Govern- ment, except an appropriation for hard roads. that if elected, I will devote my time | Democratic P and energy to the duties of the of~‘nk your supp fice in prosecutions for the State. |promise an efficicnt ! Respectfully, istration of the off E EPPES TUCKER, JR. | L. 8 M