Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, May 7, 1912, Page 4

R 1 .‘.,,p,«";-:‘s"f b g ——— o e — —E;nor-ed in the fizlsl&fli«e at Lake- s they have been tabulated, 1and, Florida, as mail matter of the|that Park Trammell leads his L']()Svr‘l‘ : -ompetitor by at least fifteen (hnu-‘ second class. M. F. HETHERINGTON, EDITOR. A, J. HOLWORTHY ines ‘irculation Manager. votes, prevented the nomination of [, rhumatism or both pusiness and Cir i ' v Trammell on the first ballot. The SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One year .... ... Six months ..... Three months ... Delivered anywhere within the limits of the City of Lakeland for 10 cents a week, S - ¥rom the same office 18 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. res compiled by According to fig Mr. Trammell, Gibbons leads Milton for second place by only nim \an--fi.; ‘I'hat mep have an opportunity shows that these two gentle- to run & nest mighty pretty race time, pro- vided neither of them spoils his chances by acting selfishly this time Claude L'Engle heretofore has had no rival among the candidates in the writing of sharp and bitter things, but inp W. M. have found a foeman worthy of his Toomer he seems Lo steel, in respect to digging with a pen under an opponent’s epidermis. A sample of Mr. Toomer's surgical skill ip this wise will be found in this yaper today. The passing of . Co Russell, late candidate for State superintend- ent, who died at Brooksville Satur- duy morning, will be greatly mourned throughout Florida. Mr, Russell was an earnest, conscientious man, whose heart was in the advancement of the £chool who had done much for the cause of | education in his own county. bR RO i We'lve ping out” many @ yarn about the hettom dropping out of the Santa Fe river up Alachua county, when a charge of dynamite was thrown in the water by some *fish " is the most re- markable ins on record, It should serve, at least, as a warning against fishing with dynamite, which ig both unlawful and unsportsmans- like. time, but here e Tt is with much satistaction thut we reproduce in an adjoining column the o and sensible editorial from | this ving's Tampa Tribune, in which it takes the position that Trammell is entitled to the ship by virtue of the zovernor- fucr that the i more importent because it will bo people have clearly expressed by oud. tho fitst of mantiy. stons. A their overwhelming vote that he is LELE MiKe LRI, - Tt K ‘l\' o M, Rk L] 4 Sin A s v e making our town beatitul, lien their preference for, governor. The {TY 10 U draimoly Ou a0 any begin to d I“““‘: sl . Y E . TR T A iy SR wgin to dress up, 1 wash my fa Tribune is to be commended tpon the cverwhelming choice of the Demo- 4 Sense ol firness evidenced by this article, and it is to he hoped, for the | of his own political futurve, as well as tor the furtherance of har- mory iy the State, that the gentle- tan who proves to have the second highest number of votes will acceept the good advice given by the Tn- bune, and step gracefully aside, lot- ting the people have the governor for whom they have so signally in- dicated their choice, sihe The Wauchula Advocate will not | sell space for political advertising in the future. Political advertising has never cut any considerablg figure in this paper's business, and we have never solicited a line of it. Still, we cannot se should refuse candidate the privi- lege of placing his claims before the! People through this paper, it he s0 | desires, and is willing to pay the| price. Such matter is of interest to the voter, it allows the candidate t» tell his story, and, when signed by the candidate or plainly indicated as| advertising, the reader how much weight 1o attach to jt— | dependent on the re utation and character of the candidate, We shall advertis- ing, and the paper that does not will be lonely, though good. The method Of reaching the people through the rewspaper has come to stay, and is growing more popular with ajl classes and cond tions of people, who Knows jus continue to accept political The Evening Telegram ™~o=u ———————————————— Published every afternoon from tlna| Kentucky Building, Lakeland, Fla. ithem to overcome crnor, thinking, an tion, interests of this State, and ward and manly fight, and lost, thousand in the ENTITLED TO The returns from the primary elec i wind votes. Only the fact that ther were thre euch Mr Inargin by which he failed of a ma !] o received is so large that it would jappear to be the height of folly on |the part of either of the candidates, 'who muy land in second place, to | further contest the matter with him. [ wr. ties out of the forty-eight by plur- alities, and, in twenty-two of these, he received a majority over all his opponents combined. If such vote does not entitle him lto the governorship, the Tribune is itcapable of recognizing the justice of popular support, expressed at the Lallot-box. \Whether Mr. Gibbons or Mr. Mil- ton finally lands in second place in an attempt of either of Mr. Trammell's lead and to defeat him in the second would be hopeless, ridiculous. Mr. Trammell will hold bis first primary vote and he will ob- tain additional votes from the sup- the race, primary evei porters of the eliminated candidates, e second primary will prove a greater victory fo him than the firsr, It will be a “walkover.” The Tribune says this without the slightest disrespect to Hon. Crom- well Gibbons, who was warmly sub- ported by the Tribune in the first primary campaign. The Tribune be- lieved Mr. Gibbons the best-fitted man for the office and preferred his platform to those of his opponents. That fifteen thousand more Floi- ida Democratic voters want Tram- tell to be their next governor thas | want Gibbons to be their next gov- is, to the Tribune's of unanswerable proposi- way Mr. Gibbons made a straightfor- M Trammell’'s plurality is so over- I\helming that it constitutes, to all ntents and purposes, a majority. heard of the “bottom drop- Such a plurality entitles him to the that | cflice he secks, Whether it he Cromwell Gibbons inlor W L Milton, the candidate who sets the second highest vote, as at- tested by the State executive commis - tee at its meeting tomorrow, ought to gracefully withdraw from further centest and acknowledge the fact that the people of Florida want Park Trammell in the gubernatorial chair. To wage a campaign against the Trammell strength ip the second pri- rary wonld be worse than folly, It would leave the aspirant poorer Purse, in political in poorer prestige, poorer in public esteem, The Trammell plurality of fifteen first primary would Lecome twenty thousand in the sec- crats of Florida for governor, We velcome you to the honor you have £0 handsomely won. We deliver to you the governorship without further Cpposition. We trust you will prove worthy the high place accorded you by the votes of your fellow-citizens.” In taking this position, the Tri- bane teels that it is not only coin- ciding with the will of the prople of e a South Florida suished citizen man, a dis of a neighboring county, one whom the crowding hon- ors of a successtul political career have not spoiled or corrupted, one, who, whatever criticisms may be passed upon his policies or affilia- tions, may be depended upon to give the people ; s i igont | Hickery, dickery k 3 any good reason why wel bl i Ak intelligent it dhk”'\ dock, the fouse rux administration of the office of gov- ernor, Park Trammell has, in all fairness, other candidates bow to the wishes of the people and join in the elec- ion of the people's choice.—Tampa ribune, CARD TO EVERYBODY. 1 was feeling so good last week that 1 forgot to thank the good peo- rle of Polk county for the way they treated me on election day, but I Wwant to thank everybody, no matter Whether you voted for me or not. There are no sore §pots on me, and find it, in fact, the best and cheap- est way., Even aspirants for presi- dent of the Uniteq States no longer 8COrn to use the ne Wwspapers to ex- ploit their candidacies. Mr. Under- wood used the “‘country™ papers very extensively to advertise his candi- dacy, and the result is apparent. Mr Semple, of Key West, did not use the newspapers to advertise his can- didacy for governor of Florida—and the result, again, is apparent. i ii such be possible 1 will try harder than ever before to serve you faith- felly in the future. 1 beg to remain as ever, Your friend, F. MARION LANIER. THE GOVERNORSHIP. | tion for the office of governor, as f‘.l"v show other active candidates, receiving a certain quota of [iades and appeers to have malairya | ,J(ITII)' is so small and the plurality Ruminations of Uncle Henry 2 letter to you, 1 have saw the flag- and he is black as the ace of | 1 don’'t want | to say nothin to hurt noboddys feel- - |ins espachally the ralerode which ha.z; wive us a good depow and hansome, | YHE EVENING TELEGRAM LAKELAND, FLA. MAY 7, 1912, Dear Editer, Sence writin my last | | OWN AN AUTOMOBILE. | Studebaker corporation to sell E. M. F. 30's and Flander's 20's Will have ‘a 20 here about April 13. Aay one interested please call or phone and will be pleased to demonstrate and quote prices. Mr. Carl Gibson, spe- c¢ial representative from the factory, will demonstrate either of the above models any time within the next two weeks. S. M. STEPHENS. 3-26-tf G. C. ROGAN. We have contracted with thei FOR SALE City, Suburban and Country Properties, Homes, Groves, Farms at Real Values pertecksion than nothin. isfyed at all, lsen can see a train comin or heer too, but that flagman aint no more | 1 aint sat-| A reel causious per-' “Bo Scouts” Shoes Flood & Hendrix, Owners Trammell carried forty coun- {1 a helthy town; aint that so? And Flovida but that it is doing justice | Yhere only a tomato can grew befor quicker than they can sce flag- man, and if a persen aint causious they could run over him reel easy. It aint the causious peple generelly that gits hurt; it is the uncausious and them which thinks they have |got time to get acrost. Insted of a teller standin on one foot and wavin| a red handkerchief to the on-comin tranes, we need bars, which is not only a warnin but a pertecksion, be- lcause peple has got to stop even if Illll'_\‘ teel dead sure they have got time to get acrost. It is thinking [there is time, or the gun aint loded or the water aint decp and things like that which causes grave and se- Mr, Munn and me is well-agreed and hope he will agree with me about these bars. These Is the only bars we ought to have in Lakeland, but we had ought to have them ones, irous acsidents, “Of all sad words of tong or pen, The saddest is these: It might nou of ben,” That aint jest as the poet writ, but it is more truthfuller, and | hope we will take it for a mottoe and keep it hung in the walls of our harts, In regards to my neaces' letter, | have begun to deside to write themn a letter direck, for 1 beleave they belong to the Ladys' club. 1 guess | will send it with this and ask you Jicese to pass it on-to my beloved neaces, 1 was glad to reed there kind words and potis some of my remarks has again bore frute. I am with the ladys hart and sole in all there no- bie efferts, and | would belong to there club it it was npot for the sects I belong to. Marthy has spoke of Jining and | urged her some but sh Wear Like Iron This “Exceisior Boy Scouts” Camp Shoe, made of mineral-tanned genuine Elk leather, will outwear two pairs of ordinary shoes. It is almostimpossible to wear it out. Yet it is extremely light, soft as a glove, and fits as closely. No linings. Reinforced sole—cannot pull loose. Absolutely the best and most eco- nomical boy's shoe made, Thousands o_{ boys now wear *Excelsior Boy Scouts Shoes. Little Roys', Sizes 9 t013%, $2.00. B Boys' Sizes 11053, .50, Big Boys'and Men's, Sizes ( to 10, Olive, Tan N ond Llack. ‘* Excelsior Boy Scouts” Camp Shoe Other Styles +Excelsior Boy Scouts” shoes can be bad also in regular, high-cutandblucher shapes. Tan, black and gun-metal calf. Unequalled by any boy's shoe made, for the “Good Luck” Charm \.‘ " Swastika” Good j Luck Charm attache ed to every pair. Nonegenuine withe out charm. Looks like gold, Willnot discolor. Splendid for prizes for boys’ games, Made by THE EXCELSIOR SHOE CO., Pertmenth, Okio For Sale by E. F. BAILEY, Lakeland, Fla. (32) (4 e ] spoke that she would need more good close than common, and 1 quit urgin Feller citizens, we look abrode in our fare city and what do we see? First- 1v, the inspiring scens of Nature': handywork. srandur and splender of man's work These is noble picters, but feller citi- zens, the mighty arm of Nature and the powerful arm of man is not enough, We need the soft and gen- tle but firm hand of women to put ¢n the finishing tuches, This we are low about to have, and they are be- ginning by cleenin up. a A cleen town B this is a importent step by itself and includin my neck and ears and offen U take & whole bath. The more 1 in- tend to dress up, the more 1 wash wip first. So let it be with Lakeland. Before we dress up this lovely city in robes of beuty, let us see that she has took a good cleenin up. The ladys is embarked on a noble worlk, Some may scoff and sneer, but it is A grate thing to plant a rosebush That sounds like poetry, don't it? | can write good poetry, but I do best “i making over what others has wri: and making it more up-to-date. | have wrote a peece for you, the sen- timents of which will find a eko i, your hart, This is it: up the clock. He was fond of cuttin capers. He run up an down everything iy won the office and he ought to have town, fi. Let us end the gubernatorial] But he couldn’t run down my pi- contest now. Let the supporters of Pers, The same poetry fixed up for cleen up days is: Hickery, dickery dock, the mouse run up the clock, But, alas, he couldn't stay, He had no place to run under the sun, Because it was cleen up day. S0 no more at present from UNCLE HENRY, | L DS | CARD OF THANKS, To the Voters of the Fourth Di.. trict of Polk County: 1 desire 1o fl.mnk you for the excellent suppo:-' £iven me on April 30. | will exert every effort to prove worthy of your trust, ) ‘ | | | | With best wishes to all, I remain Yours very truly, ‘ J. EVERETT BRYANT For Sale at All Stands Good News! The latest news can always be|§ Secondly, we see the|found at my News Stand, where th. |§ leading newspapers and periodicals magazines, etc., are on sale promptly fter publication. Good Views! of Florida scenery, including Lake- land postcards, are also in stock in reat variety. No Blues! For those who smoke the splendid cigars carried, Lakeland and Tampa makes. Fine smoking tobacco also. Come, Choose! From my varied stock, anything you may desire in my line. be disappointed in quality or price. town islourSOda You will not Miss Ruby Daniel News Stand Lobby of Edisonia Theater. BEST A. H. T. 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Arendell, secretary; J. L. Lo W, M. Lakeland Chapter, R. A. M. \¢ 29 meets the first Thursday night in each month in Masonic Hall. Vi Ing companions welcomed. C. ¢ Arendell, Sec'y.; J. F. Wilson, H. P. Palm Chapter, 0. E. 8. meets every second and fourth Thursday night of each month at 7:30 p. m. M Flora Keen, W, M., Lucie F. E. can always find somes|Eeton Seer. \ thing sparkhing, deli- Why Not Smoke the|cious, refreshing and satis- fying here, The many varie- ties of our soft drinks ena- bles you to get just what you want— Lakeland Camp No. 78, W. 0. W meets every second and fourth Thurs- day night. Woodmen Circle fir:t and third Thursdays. C, F. Ke:- Bedy, Council Commander, Mrs. Sal- lie Scipper, Guardian of Circle. LO0.O.F Meets every Friday night at 7:° at L 0. 0. F. Hall Jcorner Main and Tennessee. Visiting brothers cor- Sometmug That Goes dially invited. R. M. DAMPIER, Right to the Spot There are many ways and many ingredients for making soda water and other summer drinks, but we only the best methods and the best goods. QUICK DELIVERY Red Cross Pharmacy RHONE 89 Noble Grand. E. ll-\ SMAILES, Rec. Sec. K OF P. Regular mfltlll" Qrv.ry Tueedsy at 7:30 at Oda Fellows Hall, Visit- Ing members aiways welcome. I w. BUCHANAN, JR., Chancellor Commander. A. M. JACKSON, Secretary. — G.1A Orange mfl'l:l B‘lv!‘nlo. 498, G LA toB.of L. E. meets evers second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 2:3¢ P. m. Visitiog Sisters always welcome, MRS. J. C. BROWN Sec'y. Mrs. J. B, HOGAN, Pres. — Moo T2 Order of eets every Wednesday night is 0dd Fellows hall. G, W, Rowland. president; W. B. Hicks, secretary. —