Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, November 13, 1911, Page 1

HECTRIC CHAIR FOR B[AHI[ T4E SUPREME COURT DECIDES AGALNST RIM, AND HIS HOPE 07 LITE IS SLENDER. Associated Press.) . Va., Nov. 13.—The Su- pred .rt of Appeals today denied the p.uuun for a writ of error in the case o/ H. Clay Beattle, Jr., con- victed of the murder of his wife last y ciamency or a reprieve Mann can save Beattle w the eiectrie chair on November A FINE PRODUCTION. cugh it was Saturday night, Dert Leigh says “Saturday to be a bad show night there was a very ap- audience present to wit- plondid production “The n the Box" at the Herron che- 1 that evening. The show was fine, but at the end id act, Bert decided that tco cold—perhaps too much over the sins of past life or pondering on the approach of the Sabbath—any- ame out and told them to augh and clap and laugh whether bere was anything to be amused at pr 2ot, and after that the audience as merry as & marriage bell. The proguction was splendid from be rise to the fall of the curtain—in act its about as good a show as oes to South Florida. Bert Leigh, o the leading role, is an actor of un- heir ar] SOUTHERN HAS BAD WRECK IN N. C. (By Associated Press.) Charlctte, N. C,, Nov. 13.—One Iperson was killed and several report- ed injured tcday, when the Wash- ington-New Orleans Southern Rail- way train waus derailed near Reads- ville. The engine and six cars left the track. The cause of the wreck is unknown. SUPREME COURT DECISION IN MOVING PICTURE MATTER (By Associated Press.) Washington, D. ., Nov. 13.—The Supreme Court today held that mov- ing pictures, based on scenes from a copy-righted beok, constitute an infringment on cnpy-rlgln INEAR ESCAPE OF MCNAMARAS GUARDS DISCOVER THAT BARS WERE BEING CUT WITH POWERFUL ACID. (By Associated Press) Los Angeles, Calif, Nov. 13.— Guards in the county jail where the McNamara brothers are confined pre- vented a jail delivery yesterday. It was discovered that an attempt had been made to cut the bars of the cell with a powerful acld. The guards also found pistols and knives in a bucket nearby. The McNamaras have been absolved from any com- plicity in the attempted escape. L. Plerson, held for robbery, was found LAKELAND, nonm, Published in the Best Town in the Best Part of the Best State; nonm NOVEMBER 13, 1911, JACK FROST HERE TONIGHT DICTS FROST AS FAR SOUTH AS TAMPA. (By Assoclated Press.) Washington, D. C., Nov. 13.—The storms that have been general over the country are rapidly disappear- ing, but the South is still to have its coldest weather. Temperatures are rising in the Central and Western States. Freezing weather as far South as Pensacola, Fla., is reported this morning, to be followed by cold- er temperatures tonight, General frost predicted in the Jacksonville and Tampa region. High winds are general along the Atlantic Coast, but will diminish, BROOKLYN SHOCKED BY TRIPLE MURDEI TODAY (By Associated Press.) New York, Nov. 13.—A triple murder was committed at Brooklynu today. A woman, ' her daughter and child were found dead In a Park avenu¢ dwelling. The father of the child is being sought by the police. LOOKING T0 CYUAN St Kl WASHINGTON DESPATCH PRE-|CHINA TUBNS TO DISGRACED PREMIER IN HER HOUR OF EXTREMITY. (By Associated Press.) Peking, Nov. 13.—Yuan Shi Kal, accompanied by two thousand troops|8Fain in transit. today made trilumphant entry into the capital whence he was driven in disgrace three years ago. A vast multitude greeted him silently, Yuan expressed unwillingness to assume premiership. is a question that is causing much speculation. AMERICANS AND FOREIGNERS lwmmns WIN CASE IN SUPREME COURT (By Associated Press.) Washington, D. C., Nov. 13.—The United States Supreme Court today ended a stubborn contest involving the power of the Interstate Com- merce Commission to prohibit rail- roads from paying operators on ele- vators compensation for ‘“elevating’ The court held that the Commission does not possess this power. G. L. Wentworth, E. W. Hensley, Whether he can be|W. T. White and V. V. Sharpe, form- ed. a party of traveling men arriving here from Tampa this morning to interview the business men of Lake- land, and while here are located at the Tremont. FLEEING FROM NANKING fin[ AI MB“R (By Associated Press.) Nanking, Nov. 13.—American and other consuls, and foreigners under CONVENTION their protection, will move out of this| FEDERATION OF LABOR IS HOLD- city immediately. Commanders of foreign warships today notified con- suls that they would protect the lives of those remaining Inside the !pemudei to reconsider his decision ‘clty e — e —— SHERIFF ELUDES MOB; NEGRO IN TAMPA JAIL Plant City, Nov. (Special to Telegram)—Guarded last night by a | the machine. (mud, and the party had to abandon They boarded a pass- sual ability, while Miss Billy Long, 1 i r in his te louding woman, handled her part near, with an acid droppe hand. o 4 manner which won for her many riends, aill of whom will be inter- MAN'S LEAG tv learn that she is the charm- AMERICAN rwmo DA Afl:lsl' foof Mr, Leigh, TO MEET Y A WELCOME RELIEF. A called meeting of the American Woman's League will occur Thurs- company of the Tampa militia, Lee|ing freight, taking the prisoner to Armistead, the negro desperado, is|Tarpon Springs, from which place now in the county jail at Tampa, |they chartered an automobile, reach- where he was safely !anded Saturday fing Tampa about 10 o’clovk that eve- night about 10 o'clock by Sheriff| nnig where the negro was safely Sturkey, of Pasco county. The two|landed in jail. In this way they officers, whom he shot, now being|safely eluded the mob and threw much improved, the excitement has|everybody off their track for several almost abated, and it is not thought| hours no one knowing of their where- seige of musical and melodramas, and the theatre-going pub- » invite a return of the Shakespearean drama in {‘tming manner than has n:trated for many years. ! time in more than a has arranged for a ipearean perform- : 40 will extend through the BT 1l oitrica) season. Vienna, the tie classic drama, has an- tumber of very elaborate of Shakespearean plays. will see two of its favor- resses, Maude Adams Yates in magnificent Twelfth Night, while us of it \ % ‘ ¢ with E. H. Sothern b nrtoire of Shakes- --rf ior the next three The he public taste for re frivolous form he past few years ‘uks of the legiti- 0st a minimum. ;btion of Julia Mar- who will appear : theatre Friday night, % i an elaborate produc- : ieht, is the onmly net with sufficient ‘fant her in confining lusively to Shakes- nn., Nov. 13.—The Hazel, New York to day afternoon, November 16th at 3 p. m., at the home of Mrs. E. G. Tweedell on New York avenue. We want to get in touch with the League at large, *which is going steadily on with its plans in spite of all the diffi< culties it has labored under ever since its inception. The newly organized corporation is solving many of the League's fin- ancial problems, and it is earnestly requested that every member come to next Thursday's meeting, prepared to contribute to the Regent's Cor- poration fund. No organization can exist and do business without money, and just at this time one of the greatest legal battles the League has ever fought is on at St. Louis and much depends on its outcome. Let us do our part in making it end in victory for General Madden and the League. MRS. F. EDWARDS OHLINGER, Press Reporter. By order of the President. MRS. 0. M. EATON. TWO BEST CITIES REPRESENTED Eutrance of Col. T. J. L. Hrcwnl of Tampa and Capt. E£d. O'Brien of Pensacola in the race fer Congress- man-at-large guarantees a warm contest, although the two gentlemen are old friends.—Jacksonville Me- tropolis. MAN AND WIFE MAKE | HAVOC OF BANDITS (By Associated Press.) Valardens, Mexico, Nov. 13.— Eighteen bandits, who attacked the .|store of Francisco Ibarra, were re- pulsed today by Ibarra and his wife, who killed five and wounded three of the assailing party. jed from an extended trip to there will be any further attempts of | ahouts. violence. While in jall at Dade City a con. As noted in our issue of Saturday,, (ession was secured by the sheriff the negro was captured at Dade City | from the negro. and was then being hurried to Tam- pa by automobile. “The crowd outside wants to lynch It was only due|you,” said Sheriff Sturkie to the ne- to the coolheaded manner in which | gro. “If you are the right man and he was spirited away that he reached | they get you they will certainly han- that city alive, as the roadway for|dle you. miles was guarded by angry eager to wreak vengeance on wouldbe murderer. Shortly after placing the negro in jail at Dade City, the sheriff gave out the information to the mob which had alrcady formed around the jail, that h&would not think of taking the negro to Tampa but would catch a late night train for Ocala. This threw the men off their guard, and as soon as they dispersed, the officers led the negro out the back door to a waiting automobile, and then a wild race through the flat- woods was begun, it being unadvisa- ble to keep to the roads. After they had traveled several miles, the ne-' gro being hidden under the seat where he was glad enough to crouch, the automobile got stuck in the) the If you are the right man men | you better tell us so we can get you out of here and inside the jail Tampa before it is too late.” Cowering in his cell and starting at the slightest sound, the negro, then said: “l am Lee Armistead, the man who shot the two officers at Plant City. While the people who surrounded me at the bay head were alseep | slipped out and hurried away. At Zephyrhills 1 got a pair of overalls and a sweater, hoping to change my looks, and then went to the barber shop here. For God’s sake take me at out of here so those people can't zct‘ me because they will kill me.” Doth Yates and Garner are improv- ing and it is thought they are now on the road to recovery, unless they receive some unforeseen backset. RETURNS F. ROM HOBTHERN 'rml of the has return- Balti- more, Washington, Philadelphia, and other cities, including a stay of some duration in Chicago. While in these great cities, Mr. Tharp spent con- siderable time in the factories and music houses, and gained many val- uable pointers which will enable him to contribute even more to the suc- cess of the Perry-Tharp-Berry Music House, which is already most grati- Mr. 0. L. Tlurp, Perry- Tharp-Berry Music Co., tying. Mr. Tharp also, while in Chi- cago, took a thorough course in tun- ROMEO AND JULIET. Edisonia theatre takes pleasure in anrouncing that on Tuesday wpight, Nov. 14th they will present the op- era of “Romeo and Juliet” in two full reels. This is said to be a magnificent production and we have had great trouble in securing it for Lakeland, as it is booked ahead for months, so we hope everybody will take advan- tage of this opportunity. Another good picture to accom- pany ft as well as music appropriate to the picture. Don’t forget the date, Tuesday, Nov. 14th. Open 5:30 p. m.. usual prices. ING MEETING IN AT- LANTA TODAY. (By Associated Press.) Atlanta, Ga., Nov. 13.—Approxi- mately 400 delegates, representing every state, including {raternal dele- gates from Englard and Canada, ar? here today, at the cpening session of the Thirty-first Annual Convention of the American Federation of Labor. Leaders in every branch of organized labor are also in attendance, and many questions of world-wide im- portauce to labor are on the program for discussion. After u gigantic street parade this morniug, addresses were delivered, and the report of President Gompers was read. A synopsis of this report appears elsewhere in this paper. The Convention will probably be in ses- sion two weeks, PLEASED THE STUDENTS Rube Allyn, the lmm-rfionllur and entertainer, who Is to give an enter- tainment at the iiigh School audi- torium nisday cvening for the benefit ¢ ¢ Confederate Monument, went over (» the school this morning in comp with ceveral of the Daughters, ard gave sceveral imper- sonations it the morning exercises. All were wuch dolighted with his en- tertainment, ard the students will doubtless give the gentleman much good advertising. ORGANIZED LABOR’S APOSILE AT ATLANTA CONVEH'HOI, MR. GOMPERS REVIEWS PRO- GRESS OF MOVEMENT. (By Associated Press.) Atlanta, Ga., Nov. 13.—President Samuel Gompers, in informally open- ing the Thirty-first Annual Conven- tion of the American Federation of Labor here today, declared that he and the other two labor leaders sen- tenced to jail for contempt of court, were ready to scrve their sentences it they must. The subject of the fa- mous Gompers, Morrison, Mitchell contempt case was brought up by C, T. Ladson, attorney for the Atlanta Federation, who excoriated Justice Wright in reviewing the case. Gov- ernor Smith and Mayor Winn ex- tended a hearty welcome to several hundred national delegates from the United States, Canada and England. When the afternoon session was opened, President Gompers read 1is annual report, n synopsis of which follows: Atlanta, Ga., Nov. 13.—President Samuel Gompers, of the American Federation of Labor, in his report submitted today to the delegates of the 31st annual convention, predict- ed great changes in American meth- ods of government particularly with regard to political parties. He gave to the referendum, initiative and the recall the unqualified endorse- ment of organized labor and declar- ed that a real, representative de- mocracy never had been known in the United States because of the general absence of those provisions. “This semi-deification of judges,” he sald In defense of his endorse- ment, “this sanctimonious cant about ‘'mob rule’ some of which was in President Taft's message vetolng the Arizona statehood bill, is mere drivel.” President Gompers' report, which covers G0 closely printed pages and would make more than 30 columans In a newspaper, says it leaves many subjects urtouched or inadequately presented, the report declares de- In the main, for, and says organized labor mands: The referendum the initiative and the recall. Passage of the so-called anti-in- junction bills at the next session of Congress, Restriction of immigration. EDISONIA TONIGHT. Farther restriction of convict T ) inior, Edisonia presents a fine bill for to- Legislation to relleve civil see- night, as will be scen by the Program | ;.. opnpigvees from the executive which appears on page five. Good music will prevail, besides which the theater will be well heat- ed, and you can therefore be com- fortable if it is a little cooler ihanl usnal. Come out and have a pleas- ant evening witnessisg a show. The big hotels and private resi- dences in West Palm Beach are being improved and gotten in for the opening of the tourist season the first of the year. The grounds ot the lotel Royal Poinciana are being beautified in many ways. SHIP ON ROCKS; | FIFTY ARE DOOMED (By Associated Press.) Astoria, Oregon, Nov. Steamer Washington, which ashore on Peacock Split, is driven by a gale to the rocks be- tween Cape Disappointment and Northhead. It is belleved that fifty passengers are doomed, as a terrific ran Isea is runnine. i splendid ! readiness] orders prohibiting them to petition Congress. protection of factory build- Uniform laws for life and health in ines. A department of Labor in the Fed- eral government, Emvioyers’ Liability and Work- men's compensation acts throughout the states evere arraigiment is alled Scientific management ifficiency systems. its membership now more 0,000, the greatest in its history and its financial condition ex- cellent, the organization often called the greatest altruistic institution of the times enters the thirty-first year of its work. of or made “Despite all oppos‘tion of the most relentless kind the American Labor movement grows and thrives; its 13.-~The| beneficent influence for the common uplift of labor and of all our people being| extends to all fields of useful actlvity and is becoming more generally rec- ognized. The power which labor holds within its grasp is understood by our opponents perhaps better (Cortinned on naes four.) ——-