Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, October 5, 1914, Page 1

m al Interests PUBLISHED IN THE BEST TOWN IN THE BEST PART OF THE BEST STATE BOOST—REMEMBER THAT SATAN STAYED IN HEAVEN UNTIL HE BEGAN T0 KNOCK HIS HOME TOWN. Of The ity At Stake in | Bond Election Tomorrow psition To Propositions Answered SHOULD LAY : iDE DIFFERENCES D VOTE FOR THE ITY’S WELFARE s of Light and Water Shown, and Results t are Bound to Fol- v if Bonds Are De- feated. P Telegram: It would seem le comment is necessary in to what transpired toward of last night's meeting of d of Trade. pcident referred to shows ¥ that Mr. Holworthy was n his belief, as stated to the yesterday, that some of ens of Lakeland who asked Commission to have an to vote bonds to improve and water plant, are now to what they formerly sup. t the mass meeting of the The chief evidence of is furnished by certain of a committee of five ap. by the mass meeting. these public spirited gen- tood up boldly last night oard of Trade mceting and at though he felt it might t his own interests, by pre. his real estate holdings Preasing in value, he would against the bond issue, be- e commission’s lawyer had jout one of the four recom- pns of the mass meeting— floating debt of the city e funded vy issuing bonds mount of the debt. is evidence that another of mittee is actively cam- against the bond issue. either of these, or others p same group strive to in- otes the principal argument will be this throwing out fass meeting’s recommenda- pdge if this be a reason why le should not vote in favor mainding three recommen- There is no doubt that Iny citizens would like to floating debt funded so as g the interest rate, but ey want to jeopardize the ues by including one de- be illegal by a competent All of the intelligent of this enlightened com- pust know that even before in Europe broke out good were difficult to market. 1d be the chances now of bond issue, one group of s confessedly illegal? for Statement Too Late traitors to the welfare of in which they reside, are using the methods of poli. d attempting to make cap- | heir 8ide by bringing some. | at the last moment when] late to counteract it. For the request to the com- or certain financial state. They well knew that the n meets on the first Wed- each month. In this case . Wednesday comes the day election. tion May Be Behind Opposition o assure yow, Mr. Editor, e has been no vital change ncial resources of the city nd -since the financiaa of the city treasurer was e first of September, 1914. d be well for those who best interests of the city of at heart to be on the look- eople who may be tools of ublic service cohpdrations. rally believed tlat a cer- nblic service corporation ady to buy the iight and nt of this city at a high is also generally believed lain citizens of Lakelana /Tuesday. Perhaps it may stand to make $30,000 or more if they can bring about the sale. One of the ways of bringing things near. ‘er to their purpose is to defeat the issuing of bonds at the election next not be clear to all how this might effeet the ‘desired end. Let the bond issue be defeated, suppose, and Tet the light- ing service beccms very ivferior, as it undoubtedly would. You and [ might become desperate enough to risk throwing the plant into the hands of a private corporation for the sake of getting relief. I do not like candle light or lamp. light. Neither do you. Current [From Mining Company I have now touched mupon twa sources of opposition to the issuing of bonds for improving the light and water plant. There is at least one other. Certain people think it would be advantageous to the city to buy current from a local mining company, and figure that if the city cannot improve its own plant the time will be ripe for buying current. Possibly these people may not know that prices have been asked for, from the mining company in ques- tion, and so far have not been given. It is safe to assume that no outside ‘blant can furnish current as cheap as the city plant, for the good and sufficient reason that the city has to Maintain a force of men at its plant, anyway, to keep up the water sup- ply. To those who have heard prices Proposed at which current could be bought from the mining companies, it would be well to remember the ‘distinction between current at the plant and current delivered to the consumer. It is difficult to get at the price of production of electric current in the Lakeland light and water plant bbcause the same boil. ers furnish steam for both water and light supply. Howerver, it is safe to assume that power is gen- erated for less than $130 per h. p. year or two cents per kilowatt hour. The difference between this and the 7c to 10c charged to consumers rep- resents costs of distribution, trans- formation losses, etc. An improved plant with more efficient machinery, especially when the output increases somewhat, can generate power for less than one cent per kilowatt hour. including interest on the cost of the plant and a liberal allowance for de- preciation. It is safe to assume that no mining company would sell the city electric power en block for less than three cents per kilowatt hour. Two cents per kilowatt hour on the present output represents a loss of $1,440 per month. Tt should be remembered that should a private company get hold of the plant, such company would expect the city to pay for street Mghting and for the use of fire hy- drants. This would have to be met in the general tax levy. Should cur. rent he boucht frem a mining com- pany the current for street lighting would have to be paid for by the general taxpayer. A Vote Against Bonds Is Vote Against Self Mr. Editor, the taxpayer of Lakeland who votes against improv. ing the light and water plant at this time is working against his own in- terests, that is unless he has some. thing to sell for the city or to the city—unless he “has an axe grind.” It is against the interest of any taxpayer or any citizen, be- cause it will retard the growth of the city and depreciate the value of property. It is against the interest of any voter to vote against bonds pr-to stay away from the polls, be. cause it will lead to unsatisfactory lighting service and insufficient pro- tection from fires. It is azainst the interest of any resident of the city, because poor lighting service will drive away winter visitors, one of the sources of income to the mer. chants, real estate men, and people who rent rooms and houses. Candles Soon Be Needed When I first saw the electric light plant, in company with one of the commissioners, after learning (Continued on Page 5.) to LAKELAND, FLORIDA, MONDAY, OCT. 5, 1914 Yote For Bonds Tomorrow§| Because the light and water plant cannot sustain the present strain any longer, and light and power cannot be furnished those who need it, unless the bonds carry. / Because to defeat the bonds means tallow candles for the city in- stead of electric lights. Because to carry the bonds will enable skirts of the city to secure light, people living in the out- water, and fire protection. Because carrying the bonds will.lead to great reduction in insur- ance rates. \ Because bonds will enable us to have a city hospital, which ev- every humane person in interested in. Because the movement for this bond issue was originated by a mass meeting of citizens, and NOT by any faction or set of men. ] ' Because the funds realized from the bond issue are to be hand- led by three trustees, already nominated by the people. These trustees will act independently of the Commissioners or other city officials. Because everything Lakeland has that makes it in the live class has been secured throught bond issues. Because to defeat the bond proposition would be a backward step, and hurt every interest of the city. Because the proposition has the approval of the most successful and conservative business men of Lakeland. Because no petty personal prejudices or differences should pre- vent us from pulling together for the good of our city. Because bonds mean more work for the laboring man, more business, more money in circulation, and generally a bigger, better and greater Lakeland. Little Change In War Situation; Lull Prevailed On Battle Fields Sunday BRITISH TROOPS JOIN BELGIANS AT ANTWERP; GERMANS REPORT CAPTURE OF THREE ANTWERP FORTS French Believe That Important Developments Imminent; 2,000 Russians Captured After Two Days Battle; Portugal May Soon Enter War GEN VON KLUCK’S cross the river have been smothered. ARMY IN PR’EDICAMENT:TMB dispatch is the first intimation (By Associated Press.) that British troops had gone to Ant- London, Oct. 5.—Fighting is re. [Werp. ported today fifteen miles northeast of Arras. If this is true General Van Klucks predicament is the most se- rious he has been in since the allics started their determined attempt to flank the Germans. A lull apparently prevailed Sun. day. Anxiety over the French situn- tion at St. Mihuel has been relieved by the movement of the allies which threatens the rear of the German Crown Prince's army. GERMANY TOOK THREE FORTS IN ANTWERP (By Associated Press.) Berlin, Wireless to Sayville, Oct. 5 —German army headquariers official report says that in the siege of Ant- werp, the forts of Lierre, Waelihem, Keningshoych and intermediate re. doubts, with thirty guns, were tak- en, thus rendering an attack on the inner circle and the city itself pos- sible, GERMANS REPULSED BY JAPANESE (By Associated Press.) Tokio, Out. 5.—It is officially an- nounced that the Germans made a night surprise attack on the Japa- nese at Tsing-Tau. The Germans were repulsed and forty-eight were killed. GERMANS DECLARE OPERATIONS ARE SUCCESSFUL (By Associated Press) London, QOct. 5.—A Reuter dis- patch from Berlin via Amsterdam gzives a German official statement dated Sunday, which says that on the right wing in the western the. ater of war in the Argonne district the fighting is progressing success- fully, and operations near Antwerp in the eastern theater have been carried out according to plan with- Near Augustosto the Russian left oy fighting. wing on crossing the River Niemen was defeated after two days’ battle, and more than 2,000 Russians and |CITIES OF ASIATIC many guns captured. Portugal’s co-operation in the war is imminent.” The mobilization of the Portuguese forces it is believed, was ordered by England. SITUATION AT ANTWERP UNCHANGED (By Associated Press.) Antwerp, Oct. 5.—It was official- ly announced that the situation of fortified positions around Antwerp was unchanged today. BELGIANS AND BRITISH PUSH BACK GERMANS (By Associated Press.) London, Oct. 5.—An Antwerp dispatch says the Belgian field ar. tillery is operating with the British heavy artillery in the British in- fantry’'s entrenchments on the River Nethe, opposite the main TURKEY DAMAGED BY EARTHQUAKE (By Associated Press) Smyrna, Asiatic Turkey, Oct. 5.— Isbarta, of 25,000 population, and Burdurt, of 12,000 population, in the Province of Konia , were severely damaged by an earthquake Saturday at midnight. Loss of life very heavy. IMPORTANT DEVELOP- MENTS BELIEVED IMMINENT (By Associated Press.) Paris, Oct., 5.—There is a pre- valent feeling here that important developments are imminent in the long battle raging in north France. Official reports from the war office are eagerly awaited regarding the battle of Aisne. The French know German | the battle is not won, but they are forces. Two German attempts to certain of victory. ‘Branch, 1b .... IN REFERENCE TO STATEMENT OF CITY FINANCES, ETC. Editor Telegram: My attention has been called to a request from certain citizens printed in the Evening Tele- gram asking for a statement of city expenditures, etc., and the matter will be taken up and given due con- sideration at the first regular meet- ing of the commissioners, Wednes. day evening, Oct. 7, 1914. Respectfully, O. M. EATON, Chairman of Commission. LOCALS LOSE AT TAMPA (By C. Green.) The final curtain was rung down on the Florida league Saturday at- ternoon when the Tampa team de. feated the locals by a score of fown- to one, thereby winning the pen-| nant. One thing pleasing about the game was that there was no raw de. cisions by the umpire. But then the pennant had been won before the game started, so why should he wor- ry. The Lakelandites got one run in the first inning when Van walked, Erie sacrificed, Branch grounded out to first, Spivey hit a sacrifice fly to left and Van scored. Tampa got one in the fourthon a base on balls, two outs at first and an infleld nit. Three more were added in the ‘sixth when Leon walked, Mira out at first, Her. rera singled and stole second, Lujan tripled, scoring Leon and Herrera, Rodriguez singled, scoring Lujan. The Tampans got but two more hits than the locals but were able to bunch them. Every inning a score was made the first man up walked. Hall was wild at times hitting three men and walking two, while Corcho had the champs at his mercy. The locals’ feature of the game was the excellent flelding of Van who grabbed five chances without a bob- ble and his comedy antics were a great hit with the crowd. His catch. ing In the second game was of first class order. The second sume only went five innings, nelther side scor- ing. Alvarez and Ballestero did the twirling. The summary: First Game Lakeland:: AB R 2 Erie, ss 8 Branch, 1b .... 8 Spivey, It ..... 2 Meharg, 2b .... Eubanks, ¢ .... Chambers, 3b.. Sawyer, rf .... p .:.I memOoOoO oM Totals Tampa: Morejon, g8 .... Leon, cf . Mira, rf ....... Herrera, 2b .... Lujan, 3b Rodriguez, 1b. .. Guiterrez, 1If. ... Ferer, ¢ Corcho, p ~ 8&[ GF‘AONM@M:‘S aooo: -2 D - 0D WA D o cocccococococod~| comooocccon - :‘IONO:NQ:N>;—-I NSRS O .slocoo»—n—cu»a 27 11 0 RHE Totals ......28 Score by innings: Lakeland .. 100 000 000—1 3 1 Tampa ..).. 000 102 00x—4 6 0 Summary: Three base hits, Lujan. Double play, Hall to Meharg to Branch. Sacrifice hits, Van, Branch, Mira. Sacrifice fly, Spivey. Struck out, by Corcho 2, by Hall 0. Bases on balls, off Corcho 2, off Hall 2. Hit by pitcher, Hall 3. Stolen base, Her. rera. Time of game 1:30. Umpires, Lewis and Wegman. Attendance 1,500. Second Game Lakeland: AB R H PO 3 4 3 3 2 Erle, 88 ....... Spivey, 1t Eubanks, 2b ... Chambers, 3b... Sawyer, rf Watson, cf ‘Alvarez, p A 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 5 A 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 l]ocoosoosocosa |l sncssnas Totals Tampa: Morejon, ss Sorondo, cf .... Leon, cf ... Mira, 1If ... . Herrera, 2b .... Lujan, 3b ..... Rodriguez, 1b.. Guiterrez, ¢ Mitchell, rf .... Ballestero, p. . - w g:n OOQOOOOOOQNO oono:—oacomul cooococomwmool O MNP OOND D Totals (Continued on Page 5.) | $1,000 toPolk County Fair AT MEETING HELD AT BARTOW TODAY Fair, Which is to Be Held Here In February Will Be Big Exhibition of County’s Products and Re- sources A committee, compos;d of Messrs. H. L. Kelley, U. Vv, Iversen and Edw. Schurman, appeared before the Polk county commissioners this morning and secured an appropria- tion of $1,000 for the Polk county fair, to be held in this city next February. The committee, the com. missioners and the county are to be congratulated, as it assures a splen- did exhibition and one which will draw attention from all parts of the country. The city of Lakeland had already agreed to appropriate $1,000 toward the fair, and prospects are now excellent for a fine display of farm products, vegetables, fruits, women’s work and other interesting exhibits. Negotiations are now being made with Dr. Adalr to erect a building at the Athletic Fleld 60x120, two stories in height, which the Polk County Fair Association will agree to rent one week out of each year, and in which the fair wil! be held this year, the stock and poultry be- Ing taken care of in sheds nearby. This will provide splendid quarters for the exhibition of digplays in all departments and visitors from all parts of the State to attend the fair, Which is to be widely advertised. | The premium lists will soon be brepared and will, in a few weeks, be ready for distribution. Bond Election To Be Held At City Hall Tomorrow marks an important step in the history of Lakeland, as on the action of her citizens will de- pend whether the city will go for. ward on her trlumphant march of progress, or be halted by those who, in our opinion, are blinded to their own and the city's best interests. The proposition is on the issuance of bonds to improve the light and water plant; to build and equip a city hospital; and to improve the fire department. Unless the bonds carry on the light and water proposition, the plant will virtually have to shut up shop, as it cannot supply present needs, and is so overloaded that it is liable any day to be put out of businees. On the other hand, if the bonds carry, a plant adequate to all needs can be installed and the people living in the outer portions of the city can be given light and water and fire pro- tection. 3 It the item for city hospital is de- feated, the city will lose the valuable property left it by Mrs. Morrell for hospital purposes. If the fire department item car- ries, the citizens wtll save thousands of dollars in fire insurance. The ballot is arranzed so that each item can be voted on separately. The citizen who has the interests of Lakeland at heart will vote ‘“yes” on all three propositions. The polls will be located at the fire station, city hall building, and wiil be open at 7 o'clock. The Telegram has no axe to grind, no interest to serve, except the ad- vancement of the city it has done its best to help build; and it therefore urges every citizen to vote for bonds on all three of the items stated, be- lieving it vital to the progress and prosperity of Lakeland that the prop. ositions carry. MINE EXPLOSION AT BIRMINGHAM KILLS EIGHT (By Associated Press.) Birmingham, Ala., Oct. Eight men are known to be dead and twelve injured in an explosion in the Mulga mines of the Woodward Tron Co. near here, this morning. 5.—