Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, September 24, 1914, Page 4

gy [he Evening ielegram ublisheu every auernoon trum the Telegram Building, Lakeland, Fla. Entered in the postoffice at Lake- land, Florida, as mail matter of the second class. &, F. HETHERINGTON, EDITOR. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. Jne Jear eeee.$6.00 81X moucn® 2.60 Three monuns . eeeees. 126 Delivered anywhere within the iimits of the City of Lakeland for 10 conts a week. T ———————— KFrom the same office is issued THE LAKELAND NEWS, A weekly newspaper giving a resume ot local matters crop conditions, rounty affairs, etc. Sent anywhere tor $1.00 per year. —————————————— For some mysterious reason which we leave to the astrologers to deter- mine, that hobo of the skies called a comet always shows up when there is war among the so-called civilized nations. The present one is no ex- ception to the rule, for the comet is here. We haven’t seen it yet, but they have in Orlando, and as that city has no monopoly of the view the early riser in Lakeland can see it, too. The Orlando Sentinel says: “The war comet is visible in the northeast, all right, but parties who have viewed it dectare it ‘is only a shine, and a pretty small shine at that.” Viewed from this terrestrial ball, the visitor is rather dim, with a tail that looks to be about two feet long. It can be seen only in flashes, growing extremely dim and then brightening up. A number of Or- lando citizens who come to their work early each morning looked at the comet Saturday while quite a number of night workers have no- ticed it during the early morning hours.” PAGE FOUR —0 We shall labor no longer seeking to change the viewpoint of our fricnd, Byington,the Tarpon Springs Leader, on the relation of the daily newspaper to baseball and other sports, but leave him where he is and let him speak for himself, see- ing that he limits the sinners to some of the larger dailies of the country. Says the Leader: “The Leader would not “mini- mize” sporting news. Baseball and other clean sports are conducive to health and pleasure and form a de- lightful recreation from the éverlast- ing grind of modern business life. Locally, all outdoor sports are pleas- ant and beneficial in many ways, and nationally they keep the different Bections in closer touch with one an- other, and form an important part of a paper’s news service. Natural- ly, a considerably amount of space is given to sporting matters. But, the point the Leader attemipted to make in the first instance is that in many of the larger dailies the sport- ing departments are out of propor- tion to other more important depart- ments from a general newsg and gen- eral public-good standpoint. And, with copieg of certain big aailies be- fore us, the point still stands.” B THE TRUE CAUSE OF IT We now know of a verity why the war is doing business over in Eu- rope-—the exact, preclse, indisputa- ble cause of the whole horrible thing. There have been mixed opin- fons and grave doubts on the subject heretofore, but the sun of certainty has risen to dispe] the fog and there is no longer excuse for ignorance ‘about the matter. The Kissimmee Gazette informs us with oracular gravity and all the Impressivenesg of bold, black-faced type: “‘The war is being fought because the ‘English and Russian capitalists wants the German markets. They have got to have them in order to get rid of their surplus products. They can’t keep their mills running any other way. Germany has the world-wide markets that the alliey want.” Al]l other opinions on the subject may be dismissed as mere ‘“piffle,” including those based on the attitude of France to the struggle; the Ger- man invasion of Belgium, a peace- ful, neutral country; the violation of solemn treaty obligations, anu Austria’s declaration of war asaiust a puny little neighbor nation of the same blood and race as the subjects of the czar. And England, of course, h=s so little sense that she is willing to spend a thousand real dollars in war to beat Germany to 4 possinle dollar’s worth of trade in some of the remote spots of the earth, sacri- fice the lives of tens of thousands of her soldiers and sailors in doing so, risk her whole navy in the work, fill "all her territory with woe and mourning for the dead and peril her very existence as one of the great powers of the earth. Oh, yes, of course! It is so simple and easy and natura] that it's strange some of us hadn’t thought of it befor2. But & is that way with all great discov- eries. That wireless dispatch from Ber- lin yesterday which stated that the Russians lost 80,000 captured ana 150,000 killed in a single battle ‘doesn’t imprese us with the reliabil- ity of the Berlin wireless news agency. It may be that a new Bar- on Munchausen is on the job over there gathering battle news. The European war is hardening us against all sorts of shocks and sur- prises, but this Berlin person comes it a little too strong at times. He ought to take something to reduce ‘the swelling in his imagination. EEQEEA s The deep majestic roll of “Senator Holly” doesn’t appeal to Bob, who has waived his claims to the pro- tem senatorship. He says: “It has a majestic roll all right, but it also takes a majestic roll of the long green to remain in Washington.” Wisely said, Robert. That postof- fice in the offing may be shert on ma- jesty, but it's a snugger little craft to board and possess than the sen- atorial battleship where its jaw, jaw, jew, from one day's end to an- other and upon whose deck the dove of peace never rests. B The president’s proclamation fix- ing Sunday, Oct. 4, as a day when the people of this country are in- vited to pray for peace in Europe is: having a rather unexpected result in one direction. Correspondents are now beginning to send in to the newspapers samples of model prayers to be used on that occasion, but as in the nature of things there can be no committee of efficiency experts to determine the relative merits of these petitions—their value being gauged by their effect—we don't perceive the utility of the plan. The Almighty, we may well assume, cares nothing for literary finish, minor and major premises or logical sequence in the prayers addressed to Him, for such considerations hardly consist with the faith and humility and passionate earnestness of the true prayer spirit. The petition which comes unstudied from the soul agonized with the tragedy of life and the helplessness of man in the grasp of the terrible forces of sin and nature is more likely to reach the ear of God and bring response than the finest piece of carefully thought-out rhetoric that ever took the form of a ‘“model prayer.” B Y S— THE PRESIDENT'S TRIUMPH Even the meanest and most un- just critics of President Wilson have been shamed into silence by the suc- cess of his Mexican policy, and the sentiment of the best peopie of the country, regardless of party, is well expressed by the following from the Saturday Evening Post under the captiun at the head of this article: “Any policy is entitled to be judged by its results; and by that test the presidents Mexican policy is splendidly vindicated. A vagrant war item records that one Victoriano Huerta is marooned in London, pre- sumably awaiting a chance to get into Spain. Little noticed amia bigger distractions, the Constitution- alists took peaceful possession of the Mexican capital. “The future, perhaps, is anybody's guess; but Huerta is out, and a gov- ernment that has some show to re- store settled conditions is in, and only a few American lives have been lost. The president and the Secre- tary of State were rather lonesome in adhering to the policy that has issued in this bloodless fachion; but when they look across at Europe they are entitled to deep satisfac- tion. “Thig country is horrified by the European slaughter. Everybody 1 horrified by war after it begins; yet only a few months ago we heard a great deal about the merits of taking a strong stand with Mexico, assert- ing our national dignity and the rest of the rigmarole that meant rows of American youth dead or wounded in a trivial cause.” 0 BASEBALL SCHEDULE Friday, Sept. 25 St. Petersburg at Lakeland. Fort Meade at Tampa. Saturday, Sept. 26 St. Petersburg at Lakeland. Fort Meade at Tampa. Monday, Sept. 28 Tampa at Lakeland. St. Petersburg at Fort Meade. Tuesday, Sept 29 Lakeland at Tampa. St. Petersburg at Fort Meade. Wednesday, Sept. 30 Lakeland at St. Petershurg. Fort Meade at Tampa. Thursday, Oct. 1 Lakeland at St. Petersburg. ‘Forl Meade at Tampa. Friday, Oct. 2 Tampa at Lakeland. Fort Meade at St. Petersburg. Saturday, Oct. 3 Lakeland at Tampa. Fort Meade at St. Petersburg. Important Data On Construction Of Good Roads' A meeting of the Governors of the Polk County Good Roads Associa- tion was held at Bartow, Tuesda), the 22nd inst., and some unportnut business transacted. The committee appointed to look into the quesnon of the dmerent, types of road construcuon, cost of same, maintenance, charges and all other data thereto, made a full and detailed report which they had ob- tained from a report of Mr., H. S. Moreland, a competent engineer, who has given several months care- ful study to all these details. These fieures are corroborated by those furnished by contractors and others iwho have built and are building: similar roads in the State. Cost Per Mile 0il Sand Con- Sand Clay crete $316 $494 350 524 383 576 450 593 516 639 583 657 18 ft 649 711 1080 1924 20 ft 716 727 1209 2102 The board acted on an important suggestion made by Engineer More- land in his report, as follows: “As n will perhaps be at least one year from this time before any of the proceeds of a bond issue will be available for use, why not sr.end that year in acquiring knowledgze regard-' ing the possibilities (which I am convinced have not been cxhausted) of the local materials. Select a road of heavy traffic and build stretches of, say 300 feet, more or less, of dem- onstration roads. Mark the limits of each section with a large post, paint- ed so as to be conspicuous, at the side of the road, in the middle of each section, erect a sign board and on that show of what the road is built, how much per mile it cost. In the center of the entire stretch of demonstration sections, on the other side of the road from the sign boards described, put up a huge sign: “POLK COUNTY DEMONSTRATION ROADS.” These roads would be sure to attract a great deal of atten- tion and advertise the county. It would be a great object lesson to the taxpayers. It would wnot only give them a chance to observe for themselves just what the different types are worth but would also con | vince them that the county officiats were making a determined effort to evolve the best and cheapest type of road for the county. Probably a large part of the adverse Lond vote is due to apprehension as to how the money will be spent. With the demonstration roads before them, no taxpayer could’ be foolish enough to think the county officials would adopt a road that was not proving itself of value. These sections should be built by experienced road builders of the va- rious types to be used, as in no other way could it be demonstrated that they were properly put down. The board appointed & committee of seven, selected from different parts of the county, to confer with the commissioners at their next meeting, and if possible, secure their co-operation in carrying out this demonstration work. Mr. Jordon Durrance of Fort Meade and Mr. J. O. Whidden of Mulberry were appointed to serve on the board as representatives of ab- sent members in their district. The secretary was instructed to have a leaflet printed and circulated among the taxpayers of the county, calling attention to the work of the Associa- tion. Maps were presented by the mem- bers outlining the roads necessary to be constructed and from which a composite map of the whole will be made for the next meeting. The Gov- ernors will meet in Bartow on the first Monday in October, and an ef- fort will be made to have a big rous- ing meeting of the Association, and all others interested, at Haines City, on Oct. 20. Width road 8 ft 9 ft 10 ft 12 ft 14 ft 16 ft Vit. Brick $1037 1120 1215 1392 1570 1747 691 820 950 WHEN THE BILL COLLEC- TORS CALL. What do you do when the bill collectors come, get mad as a wet hen or receive them po- litely ? " When yvou bought the goods for which the statements are rendered, did you intend to pay for them, or were you imagin- ing that the bill would never be presented says The Miami Metropolis. While you have been enjoy- ing the use of the goods, have vou considered that the man vou bought them from had to pay for them out of money that| he has collected in turn from his customers? Why is it that a bill- collec- 25 DI OPIISOSIENENG g “Skidoo Sale” Friday and Saturday Bottoms and Covers Knocked Off Store will run on CASH PRICES in future to suit public of Lakeland Cash Price Values Shoes Bath Robes Umbrellas Gloves Und: rwear Hats Neckwear = Shirts Tailored Suits Overalls Sweaters Boys’ Hats, Fall Styles, $1.50, - 75¢. - o e e Sl 11 il Gl <o el e Wailliamson Clothing Co. “FASHION SHOP FOR ME Raincoats Invest Your Money! BUY DIAMONDS At Present Prices they will Make you Money The war in Euvope has stopped the cutting and shipment of all kinds of gems. If you have any spare money, we can offer you a splendid bargain from new stock just received from abroad. **A PLEASURE TO SHOW GOODS.” COLE & HULL JEWELERS AND OPTOMETRISTS Leakeland, Fla, Our new club plan of selling makes them possible. By getting several people to combine their purchases we are able to sell sev- eral watches at no greater cost than it ordinarily takes to sell one watch. And so we give you the benefit of tor's work is never popular? bill in full, do their level best He goes out from his employer with statements for honest debt he finds among those who owe his firms money a large number who view his request for a set- tlement as rank impertinence— what is the psychology of it? And how would it do for an as- sociation of bill collectors to be formed for the purpose of tabu- lating the various classes with whom they have disagreeable experiences? On this list also could bef kept an honor roll of those who always have the money ready for the payment of an honest debt: next to these could be an honor roll of those who, though financially unable to pay the to pay each of their creditors an cqual percentage of what they owe; next to these could be kept another honor roll of those who, though they have no funds in hand, will set a definite time for the payment of the bill rendered. On this report, too, could be kept a blacklist of the collector- dodgers and of the class who will by slow pay put the burden of credit- -carrying *upon the ‘other fellow.” The list could also include the contemptible character who puts on an insult- ing air towards all bill-collectors and who tries to slip out from the payment of accounts that he knows that he owes.—Ex. ! e ——————————————————— m TENE SIS ENSOSHENHONOSS0 ¢ SESSBPPIOOSH S | § oo : BRICK, PINE LATH, LIME, SHINGLE STAINS, CEMENT, this saving. You can't buy a better watch than the South Bend which we are offer- ing on this club plan. Come in and let us show you one. We can make this club offer for a lim- ited time only so take advantage of it immediately. Conner & . O’Steen ' JEWELERS FRERVINIOIOIOIOTOIOIOTOTO OO0 FUSDBHSOE PHONE 40 SR T RED CEDAR and CYPRESS SHINGLES CORRUGATED IRON PLASTER MORTAR STAINS SEWER PIPE, CRUSHED STONE, Sand, etc. Bullders Supply Co North Side Lake Mirror. A. C. L Rail mpany road QSO0