Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, November 10, 1911, Page 1

Published in the Best Town in the Best Part of the Best State. VOL. 1 BUSINESS OF THESCOUNTY The Official Proceedings of Moathly Meeting of Commissioners; Otfice of the Board of County (om- wissioners, Polk County: Bartow, Fla.,, Nov. 6, 1911, Court opened by the sheriff. Pres- ent, all members of the Board. The winutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The following bonds were approv- «d: A. 8. Keith, Notary Public; <ureties, J. B, Galloway and J. D. Rogells; J. C. English, sureties, W. V. Ransom and W. H. Sarrency; Lucius L. Estridge, suretles. ¢ C \Imm. H. A. Ford, E. L. Bouchard, (. G. Sutton. Thv collector was ordered credited and the treasurer charged with re- reipt number 102 for money arising from taxes as follows: General Fund ............ $ 20.55 Polls. v B (b R RN v 85.54 Road Fund ... ... sesenes 2444 Fine & Forfeiture ........ 6.11 BUNAINE oo dviians slvvae 61.10 Special Road ... ........ 24.44 Bub-8chool & .ioev ssvanne 21.62 1) | RS RN $322.80 Also receipts number 103, amount- ing to $1,553.19 received on li- renses, The treasurer was ordered charg- ed with fine of $100 received frcm J. E. Carter, J. P., imposed on Winsor Duna. Also recetved from T. J. Minor, J. P. imposed on W. I. Collins, $5.00, 4and Thomas Weeks $5.00. The Judge of the County Court re- ported fines amounting to $116, or- dered charged to the sheriff. The Sheriff was ordered credited with fines amounting to $357.20. The Treasurer was ordered credit- »i with cancelled warrants as fol- lows General Fand ... ooovuee $2,358.05 RO OUBA o oo s 2,410.10 Fine & Forfeiture ....... 2,224.48 Peaool Bang ..y ooieney 796.91 BOReSoHO0l ss vy, ssses 267.62 L e T $8,137.16 Permits to carry fire arms were 2ianted 8. A, Hart, C. C. Watson, E. 0. Flood, W. J. Bryant, H. M. lark, J. L. Robinson, A. J. McAu- W. H. English, Thomas Shu- muate: Jr, B. H. Brown, and W. Underhill. Pension application of William J. M Millan, of Ft. Meade, approved. lay Statement of Tax Collector's Ac- ount Debits Credits Balances. fan General Fund HIOAINST $1587282 § 767.01 b Road Fund. 1186 $12608.26 § 613,60 ¢ ., Special Road Fund. 1186 $12698.24 8 612.62 Polls $ 74200 by School Fund. TONLAD 8444496 § 214757 .. _Sub-School Fund WIS 81342672 8 10243 B s Fund PUINGS $31745.67 § 153398 ... Fine & Forfeiture Fund AT 8317461 8 153.36 Balance $6673.57 m:smm TAFT ADDRESSES SEWANNEE STUDENTS TODAY (By Associated Press.) SeWannee, Tenn.. Nov. 10 .—Presi- fent Taft arrived here today to ad- dress ¢ e %\n‘“‘ Students of the University i A b et S OO A At SRR s ST TR S e, Rttt A ot Aot e SN S5 b N 08 FIRE THIS MORNING DID LITTLE DAMAGE The Lakeland Fire Department was called out this morning at 11; o'clock to a small blaze at the home of Prof. Parker, on avenue, near Scipper's stable, Little damage was done, the de- partment putting out the fire which had only burned a small place around the flue. The house is own- ed by C. M. Weeks. i mm.un FLORIDA, FIIDAY NOVEMBER 10, 1911, ««NANKING SCENE [WANTED T0 OF SLAUGHTER Massachusetts | MANCHUS SLAUGHTERING PEO- PLE OF HISTORIC CITY— FIRE, RAPINE, BUTCHERY (By Associated Press.) Nanking, Nov. 10.—Historic Nan- The Lakeland Fire Department de-; King is this evening in the shambles serves special credit for the prompt/of a Manchu slaughter, Last eve- and efficient manner in which they ! ning the sun set upon a scene of fire, respond to alarms. Yesterday af- ternoon the department was en- route to the fire before the fire whis- tle quit blowing, and today they were equally prompt. The equip- ment is first-class, the men are well trained and Lakeland is splen- didly protected from fire, which is something of which the city should be proud. SELECTING JURY IN MCNAMARA CASE (By Associated Press.) Los Angeles, Calif,, Nov. 10— With three sworn jurors and three talesmen passed for cause, and a new venire of forty on hand in the McNamara cases, progress was made today toward the selection of a jury. Attorneys on both sides are optimis- tic over possibility of soon securing a jury. HOMESEEKERS LIKE LAKELAND BUT NOT 80 THEIR AGENT When a town has so many advan- tages and attractions that the agents in charge of homeseeker trains get fighting mad when their people talk to our people—well, we think we reed no better advertisement. This morning's train brought a car of homeseekers through Lakeland en route to Fort Myers, and during their three hour wait in this city, feeling that this is a free eountry, they entered into conversation with a number of lLakeland citizens at the depot, among whom were several real estate agents. The agent in charge of the bunch became enraged when he found our people telling the homeseckers about what a good place Lakeland is, and he came near “‘mix- ing it up” with several. He stated that he was going to quit coming through Lakeland with homeseekers because when they came here they wanted to stop and were encouraged to do so by our people, and he was tired to death of getting people down here, paying thefr fare, and then letting Lakeland nab them. For the gentleman's benefit we will say that he could do nothing better for prosperity than to bring people to a good place like Lakeland, and that if he don't want them to get inter- ested in such a good place he had better not let them enter the State for they will hear of Lakeland and her countless advantages from every quarter. Plans are being drawn for a home for all the Pythian lodges in Tampa, and when completed a beautiful building will be erected in that city. BIG FAILURE ON NEW YORK EXCHANGE (By Associated Press.) New York, Nov. 10.—Announce- ment was made on the Stock Ex- change this morning of the failure ot the firm of W. L. Stevens & Com- pany. The only statement made was that the firm was unable to meet ob- ligations, but it is said that the con- cern has been short on steel, and was caught in the recent bull mar- ket. 1 l i ? rapine, desolation and butchery wun- recorded in modern history. At night twelve thousand Manchu and imperial soldiers are holding Pur- ple Hill, while from beneath their stronghold they are driving before them hordes of (‘hinese out of the city, (By Associtaed Press.) Amoy, China, Nov. 10.—This city without ruler today. Tao Tal - WEAR HATS AND NEARLY BROKE UP U. D. C. CONVENTION WHEN ASKED - T0 REMOVE THEM (By Associated Press.) Richmond, Va., Nov. 10.—At to- day’s session of the United Daughters IOS FARMERS' CLUB WILL MEET SATURDAY, NOV. 18. The Farmers' Club will meet Sat- urday, November 18th, at the home of Captain J. D. Allen on Lake Wire and all members are cordially invit- ed to attend. This is the first meeting to be held in town in a long time and it is hoped that a large crowd will be in attendance. of the Confederacy a storm of dis- CROWN PRIHCE OPENS sentlon was aroused by the request of the President General for dele- gates to remove their hats, The:' storm was quelled by Sister Esther Carlotta, President of egates wearing hats to yleld were made to fire th«- vhy. but all ' were frustrated. - (By Associated Press.) san’ Francisco, Calif., Nov. 10.- A digpatch from Shanghal, reool\ed by the Chinese Free Press here to- the| Crown Prince Florida division, who persuaded del-]|during yesterday's debate MOUTH; PUTS FOOT IN IT (By Associated Press.) Berlin, Nov. 10.—The attitude of Frederick William in the Reichstag, when he openely demon- strated his approval of the criticisms of Chancellor Bathanhollueg's policy in Morrocean affairs with France, is sharply condemned today by not only friends but opponents of the chancel- lor, Chang has laid down the reins of!day, Says revolutionary forces have us‘ junv CAS[ government and Tun Gan, Chlef Mag- istrate of district abandoned court and fled from the city. Night was one of anxiety. Repeated attempts | invaded all Nanking suburbs and are pressing hard on Purple Hill, whepe the Imperial troops are in- trenched. PLANT (ZIIY SC[N[ OF TRAGEDY Two Officers Shot Down By Desperate Negro, ‘ Who is Now Belng Hunted. Plant City, Nov. 10.—(Special to The Telegram)—With all the roads leading out of Plant City closely guarded and hundreds of men scour- ing the woods for an unknown ne- gro who tried to kill two officers here at an early hour this morning, Plant City Is today in a fever of excite- ment. The two officers, Yates and Garaer, are seriously wounded and their death is expected at any mo- ment; Yates having been shot through the shoulder and lungs, while Garner was shot entirely through the body, the bullet passing| just below the heart. The negro was found loitering around the depot early this morn- ing by Officer Yates, and acting in a suspicious manner the officer made an attempt to place the man under arrest. The latter pulled his revol- ver on the officer and ran, heading for a bayhead two miles from the town, near the Sunnyside Farm. As Yates passed the stockade, he was joined in the chase by Officer Garuer, who placed bloodhounds on the trail of the negro, following him into a swamp. Finding he was trapped, the negro opened fire on the dogs, U killing both, into the open and fired on Officers He then wheeled out‘ NOW BEFORE COURT Telegram Bureau, Bartow, Nov. 9. The matter before the court today is the trial of the case, ¢, F, Omo- hundro vs. D, F. Webster, in which the plaintiff is suing the defendant for $8,000 damages, and the subject ot the suit is a promissory note for u.mt given by tihe defendant to the plaintiff. The defendant pleads want of consideration and release and satisfaction. At adjournment this afternoon the plaintiff had in- Kvening Yate§ and Garner who were close( . duced all of its case in chief, and upon him, with the result noted above, The negro made a dash for lib-rty and has not yet been appre- hended. Before he made his escape he was wounded by one of the hunt- iig party, who fired a load of bird- shot at him but as he only stopped for a moment in his flight it is not thought he was much injured. Deputy Sherifft Dan Marshall re- ceived a telegram this morning from Plant City requesting for all roads leading into Lakeland to be guard- ed and all suspicious looking negroes arrested. A number of | Lakeland people went down to Plant City in automobiles this morning to join in the search for the desperado. As we go to press, a telephone message from Plant City brings the information that physicians state there is only one chance in a hun- dred for Yates and that Garner will die. The two officers, who are night watchmen, were for a short time after the tragedy, and conscious Ltold a clear story of how the terri- ble affair occurred. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE| CANVASSES CITY VOTE The City Executive iammntpe‘ FLAW IN COTTON in the morning the defendant will tell his side of the controversy, an then the case will go to the Jjury. Wilson and S8wearingen represent the plaintiff and C. M. Trammell and John P. Wall the defendant. The case will be the last jury case to come before the court at term, but Judge Whitney will stay over several days to dispose of chancery matters and decide some cases that have been referred to him by consent, WOMAN POISONER FAILS IN EFFORT TO CHEAT GALLOWS| . * inted Press.) 1o, ~Mrs. Louise who collapsed in the coun- sterday, where she is held «harged with poisoning Policeman Arthur Bissonette, is re- ported better today. NO VERDICT IN CHILDER'S CASE (By Associated P’ress.) Leesburg, Ga., Nov. 10. —No ver- dict had been reached at noon by the jury in the trial of Mort Childers, (By A Chicago, Vermilya, ty jail hospital CORN[RJNNCI’M[NI | charged with wife murder. (By Associated Press.) l met yesterday and canvassed the re- Washington, D. ", Nov. lu.»rl)ur-l turns of Tuesday’s election, in ordvri that they might be certified to the City Council today, the law rm‘uir-i ing that such certificate be rendered | ten days prior to the regular cityi election which will be held on lhm 20th of this month. ‘ Wkile there was no m:m:rillI change in the result, the omual count showed a closer vote than was at first reported, the majority of Clonts over Bassett being found to; be only four votes. The tellers in, ing the concluding arguments today before the Federal Supreme Court on the validity of certain counts in the “Cotton Corner” indictment against James A. Patten, Eugene Scales, Frank B. Hayne and William P. Brown, the government was forced to admit weakness in on¢ important count. Solicitor General Lehmann, Interruptmg former Senator Spoon- er, who was speaking for the de- fendants, said the government's po- sition was that a comspiracy among By Associated Press.) Peking, Nov. 10. -This still quiet today. Only important development this morning was the abandonment of Peking-Calgan rail- road by its staff. Great preparations have been made by the government to keep this rnnvl secure for flight in case of nec rutsubtut"fitArJis city is a| Third Reader this|® (each) . . { | REPRIEVE T0 WOMAN| (By Associated Press.) Sewannee, Nov. 10.—The Presi- the first count passed several ballnts men that they would severally buy|dent today granted a ninety day re- on account of technical errors marking, but the committee adopted the market was within the Sherman| Washington, D. €, Chiet | death for the murder of her husband. | counted where the intention of the Justice White, who said there could| Had -sentence been carried out she|Hygiene an | would have been the first woman to the|tion . _ . a rule that all ballofs should be, voter was apparent. Under this rul-| ing only one vote was thrown ouf, agreement not to sell, Lehmann said| suffer capital punishment in and the final totals were found to, that this was the weak point in the| District since the execution of Mrs. . indictment. be Clonts 133, Bassett 129. anti-trust law. Answering, be no power unless there was in'tn give them power of control over|prieve to Mattie Lomax, colored, of sentenced to Surratt. | ! SCHOOL BOOKS The List Adopted by the Commission Appointed For That Purpose. The State Text Book (ommission, in pursuance of said law, has se- lected and adopted for use in the pub- lic schools of the State a uniform system or serles of text books, and has entered into contracts with the publishers of the books so selected and adopted, for furnishing, or sup- plying, of said bookh for use in the public schools of the State of Flor- ida. The books so selected and adopted and contracted for, together with the names of the publishers and con- tractors for each of same, and the contract price agreed upon to be paid by purchasers for cach of said Looks are as follows: Orthography. Rand McNally & Co.-- Century Spelling Book. Or, the two books in one, for. 18¢ Defining. American Book (ompany-—- Webster's Primary Dictionary . 44c¢ Webster's Common School Dic- tlomary . . cioeviiiiiiiiiinnas 65¢c Reading. W. H. Wheeler & Company-— Wheeler's Readers, First Reader . . Second Reader . . ... Fourth Reader. . ........... Fifth Reader . Writing. D. B. Berry & Co.— Berry's Writing Books, 1 and Drawing. The Prang Co. - The Prang System of Drawing. Progressive Lessons in Art, Books 1, 2, 3 (copy)........ 15¢ Books 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 (copy).. 20¢ Paralltl Drawings, Books 1, 4 (eOPY)sciisivnvnessns 15¢ Arithmetic. Amervican Book Company Milne's Progressive Course, BOOK § . . covenssvivenisen 32 Book I ..o sovins 36¢ Book ML , . covaeinsnvunse 4le Beography. Education Publishing Co. Fairbanks' 1lome Geography. 48¢ (Optional, and for use in primary grades where course requires.) Ginn & Co.- Frye's Geographies. First Course . . . Higher Course . . Lnnguuge and Grammar. Ginn & Co. Arnold’s with Pencil and Pen 25¢ (Optional, and for grade 3 where course requires.) D. €. Heath & Co Hyde's Two Book Coure in Eng- lish. Bogk 1 Book 11 . . .. History of Florida. American Book Company *Brevard & Bennett’'s History 54¢ United States History. 1. Sanborn & Co.— Evans’ First Lessons in Ameri- can History . . .............. L E Riley & Chandler “Our Republic” . . ........ 65¢ Physiology and Hygiene. World Book (0.— Ritchie & Caldwell's Primer of Primer of Sanita- Ritchie's (Continued on page Two ) ; [} ! { e i [} ¢ » { ! i : i i e i