Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, April 17, 1914, Page 4

PAGE FOUR The Evening Telegram Published every afternoon from the Telegram Building, Lakeland, Fla. Entered in the postoffice at Lake- land, Florida, as mail matter of the second class. _— M. F. HETHERINGTON, EDITOR. e e SUBSCRIPTION RATES. THE EVENING TELEGRAM LAKELAND, FLA, APRIL 17 GOOD ROADS (By H. S. Moreland, Highway Con- sulting Engineer.) (Continued from Wednesday.) Another reason for a county mak- ing its initial bond issue well up to the limit is the difficulty of secur- ing a second issue. It has been said ODe YEAT .evevierrnns ....$6.00 that the best argument for good Bix montnr .......... evvens 2,50 |roads is a good road and while this Three mMoONINS . .....coveeece 1.26 |argument is convincing to the man Delivered anywhere within the limits of the City of Lakeland for 10 eents a week, - " From the same office is issued THE LAKELAND NEWS, 4 weekly newspaper giving a resume of local matters ¢crop conditions, eounty affairs, etc. Sent anywhere for $1.00 per year. o ——————————————————————— The Times-Union always wise and well-informed as to the facts of Florida development, comes right out in colg type and says that while Jacksonville is growing rapidly, Lakeland is growing more rapidly. 0 TALE OF AN EDITOR'S BEANS We have heard of an editor's ‘“bean,” which is a slangy, baseball way of referring to his head, and we highly disapprove the simile as lack- ing in the respect due to the chief functional center of the great Fourth Estate of government and morals. But when you come to speak of an editor’s beans, particularly his vel- vet beans, it is another story. Hon. Frank L. Mayes, editor of the Pensacola Journal, is president of a big, virile booster club in Pen- sacola which promises to accomplish much for that city, and at a meeting of the club a few nights ago he made an address out of the ordinary in which he extracted some great truths from the humble velvet bean, which are as good for Lakeland or any other city as for Pensacola. Our lim- ited editorial space prevents the full reproduction of the speech but we can give enough to present the point. Drawing some velvet beans from his pocket Mr. Mayes enlarged upon their value as a forage plant and said: ! “Everywhere this plant grows the soil is that much richer for its hav- ing grown. More than that this| plant is a thing of beauty. If you have an olq fence, an unpainted barn, or a porch that you want ghad- ed during the summer, this plant will cover any of those places and become an ornament to your home. 1 hope that this club may be as pro- lific in the production of good and in the regeneration of public senti- ment as the velvet bean is in the production of food and beauty and in the regeneration of the soil. I present each member today with a half dozen velvet beans as typical of the growth which we expect for Pensacola. T hope each one of you will plant the beans in your yard or garden and that as the vines grow in length and beauty so may your own efforts grow for the develop- ment of this Deep Water City.” A good sermon from a plain text and an effective illustration to point the moral and adorn the speech. Editor Mayes was kind enough to send the Telegram a few of these velvet beans accompanied by a gen- tle admonition to use them both for purposes of parable and planting. We pass the parable on to the breth- ren of the State press, booster clubs ang boards of trade, and shall plant the beans themselves in the un- equaled soil of the incomparable county of Polk and await the result with the calm confidence born of our faith in Editor Mayes and what he knows about beans. e (— We have never had any doubt of the renomination and election of Senator Fletcher to succeed himself because we have had no doubt of the intelligent appreciation of his serv- ices anq the admirable way in which he has discharged his senatorial trust by a majority of the Demo- cratic voters of Florida. Feeling this way it is no surprise to us to read what a non-politica] editor of the State has to say on the subject. Mr, James McComb, editor of the Flor- ida Growers' News, talking to a re- porter of the Miami Herald a few days ago, had this to say: ‘‘Senator Fletcher will sweep Flor- ida as Underwood did Alabama, and Mr. Stockton will not know that he was running. The Stockton men are making a lot of noise but Senator Fletcher will get the votes, ang it} is votes that count and not noise.” And to fairly appraise the value | of thig definite opinion on the sub- | ject the Herald adds: “Mr. McComb, editor of the Flor- ida Growers' News, and whose busi- ness takes him into every corner of the State is perhaps as well qualified to speak on the political situation as any man who has visited the city recently. He says he is not in poli- | tics and has no favors to ask or old scores to pay off, so believes he can make a fair estimate of the cam- paign.” not living on a good road, it is not convincing to the man that ioes live live on a good road who is asked to increase his tax rate by voting for a good road for the other fellow. Bond issues have been defeated more than once by this ling of reasoning. A sensible procedure for a county contemplating the improvement of its highways, one that is, in the main, the procedure of the well or- ganized, highly developed highway commissions of other sections, is as follows: A competent highway en- gineer is employed whose first work ig to compile a road map of the coun- ty on which is shown the existing roads and their character, cities, towns and farm houses, the whole designeq to intelligently show the needs of the county as to highway transportation facilities. This re- quires no elaborate surveys. The en- gineer, with 4 or 5 men, can collect the data and produce the map in 30 days’ time. While the map is in process of being made it is the duty of the proper county officials to de- termine the size of the bond issue de- pendent on the ability of the coun- ty to pay. They should de- termine the gross amount that can be obtained from the road tax and apportion it to the three items of in- terest on bonds, sinking fund charges and maintenance costs, the latter for the roads.not to be improved as well as the new ones to be built. This methoq will give quite definite in- formation-as to the size of the bond issue. After the completion of the road map the engineer, in collaboration with the county road officials, shoulg lay out a complete system of roads covering the entire county. This is a matter of nice judgment and should be done with reference to the needs of every section of the county. It should be remembered that roads leading from population centers out into the rural districts give a great- er benefit to a greater number of people than roads merely connecting one city with another. A hundred miles of roads, split up into ten see- tions, radiating from a city, serve a greater number of people than two straight away stretches of 50 miles each. A “Duluth to Miami highway" sounds quite imposing but roads are primarily for the short haul from the farm to the city. It is not supposed that the entire system will be built out of the pro- ceeds of theé first bond issue but the advantage of laying out a complete system is that by following it each lroad built is co-ordinated with fu- ture work and is a part of a system. Next comes the matter of decid- ing what roads to build first. Any well designed syst;m of roads nat- urally resolves itself into main ar- teries of travel fed by roads of les- ser importance and the more impor- tant roads should receive first con- sideration simply because of their greater traffic. The question of wnat roads to build and the total mileage to build is so closely interwoven with the question of costs as to be impossible of solution without full and complete information on this subject, so that before this matter can be definitely settled, the engineer should collect data on all available materials and their cost and present to the officials his findings, together with complete estimates of the cost of building dif- ferent types of roads, as an aiq to them in determining what roads to build, of what to build them and how wide to build them. It is right at this point of decid- ing of what to build the roads that the ill-advised action already men- tioned, occurs. Counties have jumped into the game and built roads with-l out full (and easily acquired) knowl- edge of what the roads would prove to be, either in cost or durability. “Roads are not merely temporary; when one is built it is designed to be used until it is worn out and it is manifestly for a county’s interest to build only that type that gives the best results for the least annual cost.” Had the officials of Hillsboro county kept the above idea in their minds they would never have com menced the building of the type of road now under construction in that county. Assuming that the Hills- 1914. FALLING HAIR AND ITCHING SCALP, Needless—Use Parisian Sage Now that Parisian Sage can be had at any drug counter It ]s.('”' tainly needless to have thin, brml'e. { matted, stringy or faded hair. No \ matter how unsightly the hair, how | badly it is falling, or how much d:n?- ! druff, Parisian Sage is all that is| needed. Frequent applic ations 11“1(] v i he scalp will do well rubbed into ti Phis wonders—it acts like magic. ; hair roots are nourished and stimu- lated to grow mnew hair, itching boro county bonds run for forty yvears and bear 5 per cent interest, the annual charges, per mile of road will be as follows Interest $750, sinking fund 'charge $375, maintenance cost $250, a total of $1,375 per mile per an- num. The last item, maintenance, may be disputed by some people; but giving the roads a life of fourteen (years and distributing the cost of re-laying over this period, the fig- ures used are correct. Multiply the annua] cost by 40 and we have $55,- 000 per mile as the cost of these roads that fails to meet any of the fundamental requjfements of a suc- cessful road. I have been informed that a gen- tleman connected with the “office of public roads,”” a bureau of the de- partment of agriculture at Wash- ‘ington, who was a recent visitor to this section, made the statement that the only solution of the good roads question in this section is “brick roadways.” WIith all due deference to the gentleman’s official connec- tion, I challenge his statement. There are certain fundamental re quirements, without which no type | of road can be considered success- ful. These are:’ Ability to carry the load imposed by traffic. A hard and smooth wearing sur- face. . A reasonably low maintenance cost . Without the first, the last two are impossible of attainment. Test any type of road by these ghree require- ments and if it fails in any one of them it is not a successful road. “TACKEY PARTY" Do not forget the young folks tackey party at the Methodist par- sonage tonight. Children 15¢; grown folks 26¢. Everybody welcome. DISSOLUTION NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the firm of Conner, O'Steen & King has been dissolved by mutual consent, Mr. W. L. King retiring. The.busi- ness will be conducted in the future by Messrs. C. A, Conner and T. B. O’'Steen, under the firm name. of Conner & O'Steen. Thanking the public for past patronage and solicit- ing for the new firm a continuance of this patronage, we are, Respectfully, C. A. CONNER. T. B. O'STEEN. .. W. L. KING. As retiring partner in the dissolu- tion above noted, 1 wish to testify to the pleasant relations that have existed among the members of the old firm and to commend the new in- stitution to all my friends. I wish, also, to tender my personal thanks tg 'those who have favored the firm with their patronage. Respectfully, W. L. KING. NOTICE Notice is hereby given that 1 will apply to the commissioners of the city of Lakeland, on May 8, 1914, for a franchise to construct, build, maintain and operate a gas works in the city of Lakeland, Florida. Dated this 8th day of April, A. D. 1914, ROSCO NETTLES. 2392 cal weeks. This you have in and gives bone and muscle, made use of. tonic and conditioner. Begin With The little chicks need a perfectly bal- anced, scientifically blended ration to carry them through the first three criti- Pratts, Baby Chick Food FPackages 25¢, 50c and $1.00 It has been most successful in reducing the mortality of little chicks. It agrees perfectly with the delicate organs of digestion, furnishing nutriment that is readily It’s the best start in life a chick can have, Pratts Poultry Regulator continues the good work. The greatest Refuse substitutes; insist on Pratts, Pkgs. 25¢, 50c, 60c, $1.00; 25 Ib. pail $2, 50 Satisfaction Guaranteed or Money Back. Get Pratts 160 Page Poultry Book. ! scalp, dandruff and falling ]l:lilt cease—your head feels fine. Is»:r,..nt all, the hair becomes soft, fluffy, | abundant and radiant with life and | beauty. » i You will be surprised and delight- \ ed with Parisian Sage. Try at least | one fifty cent bottle from Lake Phar- macy. They will refund the pvn‘- chase price if you are not satisfied ez SUMMER SCHOOL TO OPEN ON MAY 4TH| On May 4 the Lakeland | School will open in the high s«hoo]‘ sSummer | building and continue until the teachers’ examination in June. Teachers who expect to take the June examination will have an op- portunity to make preparation at this school. Conditioned pupils from the Fifth to Twelfth inclusive will also be taken. Terms, $10. CHAS. M. JONES, 2780 FOR COUNTY TREASURER I§ 1 announce myself a candidate for| county treasurer of Polk county sub- ject to the action of the Democratic || primary election June 2, 1914. WERNER G. JONES, Auburndale, Fla. FOR COUNTY TREASURER I announce my candidagw for the|; office of county treasurer, subject to 2 the action of the Democritic pri-|é mary. Having been bookkeeper in| g that office for five years, I am thor- «i oughly familiar with the work, and & refer to any county commissioner or member of the school board concern- ing my efficiency. Being thus emi- nently qualified for the position, T respectfully solicit the suppert of the voters, and promise, if elected, to give the same coascentious and pains-taking care to the service of the county in the future as I have done In the past. EDWARD J YOUNG. TAX COLLECTOR ‘%’ I announce myself a candidate for| Tax Colector of Polk county, sub-|s Ject to the action of the Democratic 3 primary election June 2. F. M. LANIER. i ! FOR COUNTY SCHOCL BOARD The friends of Mr. J. C. Owens, recognizing his valuable services as a membher of the ¢ unty Board of Public Instruction, present his name § i L4 for reelection to this position from § the Third district, and urge the vot. ers to support him. } FOR COMMISSIONER, o DISTRICT NO. 2 I take this method of announcing 12A2 Ky' DUIloN.“ARRIS (;0 StOl’? to the voters of Polk county that I ve. L Quallt will be a candidate for the office of county commissioner in ang from FOOT FITTERS District No. 2 in th i y { i i i iy e primary of We Repair Shoes While You Wait. y SPDESSPPED G BB B PODEE IRt B b In making this announcement, I, bk by in a measure at ]mstY realize the im- ! portance attached to the office; that with the board of county commis- sioners rests the duty, among oth- ers, of equalizing the valuation of taxable property of the county, and of the construction ang maintaining of roads. fn this connection I de- sire it understood that T believe in equality in taxation, and that al persons, both rich and poor should alike, bear their share of taxation in proportion to the value of prop- erty owned by them. I also believe that better roads should be built and maintaineq. If nominated and elected I shall | § work to this end. MARK S. BB EDEDE DR EGEPEPIRIET DI BOWEN AR Wit \ v’p wyoull h " B9 Prineipal | g peaotooeooee FRABPBIBIDIPIE PP FRDRPPIBEPRBIIE D6 500 ycu can start aB ave your cha \ something Z/g e withy American State an America\n--one - : 2K K YOUR OLD HAT. _THE GOOD Feel| vOU GET WILL BE WORTH MORE THAN THE PRI OF A NEW ONE. ALLHATS FOR $3ARE NOT THE SAME QuaLy TRY ONE OF “OURS™ ONCE. WE'VE JUST OPENED UP OUR NEWONES. My! HOW PRETTY THEY ARE! Williamson-Moore Company “FASHION SHOP FOR MEN.” Look At My Windov [ HAVE A FULL LINE OF BABY DOLL PUMPS, BLACK AND WHITE AND ALL KINDS OF COLONIAL 1 R e B OGS BEBEEEI0C Clough Shoe Company. LAM THE SHOE MAN ] 3 oo We keep up with the very newest things in fancy footwear. Ity pleasure to show our goods, ng our aim fs to fit you. Weare only store in Lakeland that ues the custom fitting methods. FEFPFBEIIBIS PRI PBII SEEBEPREE B b Security Abstract & Title Co. Bartow, Florida R. B. HUFFAKER, PRES......L, J. CLYATT, SECRED FRANK H. THOMPSON, VICE PRES H. W, SMITH, TREASUHS ABSTRACTS OF TITLES New and up-to-date plant. Prompt service. Lakeland business left with our Vise President a¢ City Hall Tecelve prompt and efficient attention. IM A \ A e H[R?ERT KAUFMAN | | nce so;cesht with a single dollar' Yot ¢ cay— sometime to do [ accumulateq money }{mcando:i‘“} ‘ DEPOSIT WiTH Bank Of uSn