Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, November 16, 1911, Page 1

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VoL 1 Published in the Best Town in THE LAKELAND EVENING TELEGRAM the Best hl;aft of the Best Sta—t::.r — LAKELAND, FLORIDA, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 191 PLEAD GUILTY ADMIT TARRING PRETTY SCHOOL TEACHER BECAUSE OF HER POPULARITY. (By Associated Press,) iin Center, Kansas, Nov. 16. « of guilty were entered in court here today by Watson Everett C. Clark, wealthy and Jay Fitzwater, three of prominent men, who were i of complicity in connection ring of Mary Chamber- y Bend school teacher. Grover reserved sentence. chamberlain it will be remem- ~d by a dozen her men, othes torn off, and her body coated | v, lust August. It is said her ty with men caused jealous 1 swecthearts to urge hus- mid lovers to inflict torture on venue was on when pleas of were entered, PISCOPAL BISHOP DIES IN PHILADELPHIA 1By Assoclated l.'ren.b Pailadelphia, Pa., Nov, 16.—Bish- CA HEN Coadjutor of the Protestant soopal diocese of Pennsylvania, ne of the country's most prominent rburchmen, died suddenly this morn- ng at the Episcopal residence, of heart discase. He had been in ill health several years and had plan- ed 1-tiring next February. BOVERNMENT NOT TO APPEAL IN TOBACCO TRUST CASES (By Associated Press.) Wislington, D, C. ,Nov, 16.—The ment will not appeal from the of the United States Circuit ! New York, which approved of dissolution proposed by erican Tobacco Company. Giovernment may ask the Court to review decision Year. it is learned that Rersham is not planning do so ime ARMERS' CLUB WILL MEET SATURDAY WITH MR. ALLEN " Furmers' Club will hold their ¥ meeting Saturday at the f M and Mrs, J. D. Allen, on ¢ Wire. This 1s the first time 7% has met in town in over a "47 and there will no doubt be a ":j‘ fowd in attendance, “Weomers and all those in- in trucking or general farm- invited to meet with the *. bring their dinner, and en- t and profitable day ARIOX COUNTY FAIR OPENS NEXT TUESDAY ‘aion county fair opens No- T and extensive prepara- Urilg made by the promot- 4% it the usual gratifying The Ocala Star says there : “hecimens from the lead- # il groves of the county s farmer and house- preparing exhibits. TCRY GOES To RIVER Fla., Nov, 16.—The State > ‘ise today against P. C. ,‘ ‘al for the murder of Miss late today. ' on the river where the 1 Was found 2nd then visit- — from which it is alleged R o ved the body to the river. oy, o - Will begin the in*rcduc- 1 &vidence tomorrow. X con FIENDISH KANSANS | MEAT PACKERS FACE ' INDEPENDENT TOBACCO hered was decoyed to a lonely lpot. Ibe hearing on application tofpy the United States Circuit Court. 1$50,000 FOR ANTI-TRUST LAW| - MEN_AMARAS i ~(By Associated Press.) | Chicago, Ills,, Nov. 16.—What promises to be the bitterest legal LABOR CONVENTION PROPOSES battle in the Federal courts began TO APPROPRIATE THAT before United States Circuit Court SUM FOR DEFENSE Judge Kohlsatt, {when council for (By Associated Press.) the government and beef trust start- ed arguments in the habeas corpus| -Atlanta, Ga., Nov, 16.—Notice was given by the California delegation proceedings filed on behalf of the meat packers, attacking the consti- this morning at the American Feder- tutionality of the criminal provisions|ation of Labor Convention that they of the Sherman anti-trust law. Fu-|intended to present a resolytion ture trial of the indicted packers de-|appropriating $30,000 for the de- pends on the court’s action on this|fense of McNamaras in the event of writ. the action being unrecommended by the committee on President's repert. Rressure was brought to bear to pre- GROWERS LOSE OUT|vent the introduction of the Resolu- tion today. The session today has (By Associated Press.) been largely devoted to addresses by New York, Nov. 16.—Petition of | Fraternal delegates from Great Brit- the so-called Independent Tobacco|lan and Canada. dealers for leave to intervene in Government Dissolution Suit against|gpMaTY WRECK YESTERDAY the Tobacco Trust was denied today DELAYED PASSENGER TRAIN | 1 | A small wreck on the West Coast division late yesterday afternoon about one mile this side of Inverness, delayed “Sunny Jim" six or seven hours last night, this train not reaching Ocala until about 5 o'clock this morning. The delay was caused YUAN SHI KAF'S NEW CABINET ander Mackay Smith, Bishop|IT HAS BEEN SELECTED WITH|by two freight cars becoming derail- GREAT CARE BY NEW PREMIER. (By Associated Press.) Peking, Nov. 16.—The cabinet formed by Premier Yuan Shi Kai announced in an Imperial edict is- BRONZE TABLET OF BRYAN sued today includes few Manchus, FOR “THE FLORIDA” and no nobles. Some of the ablest i men in China were omitted, but this| jacksonville, Fla., Nov. 15—When action was considered satisfactory -(he battleship Florida goes to Pen- under the circumstances. (By Associated Press.) Amoy, China, Nov. 16.—The Southern half of Fo Kien Province has gone over to revolutionists. Great disorders in the interlor. The radical element here is organizing a republican government. ed, the wreckage not being cleared | until the arrival of the wrecker from High Springs, some hours later. No one was hurt when the wreck oc- curred. vice, a bronze tablet will be pre- sented by the Martha Reed Chapter of the United Daughters of the Con- federacy, Jacksonville. This bronze emblem will be in commemoration of the late lamented United States Sen- ator William James Bryan, of Flor- ida, who died in office at \Washing- ton, and whose brother now repre- sents Florida in the same capacity. Named by His Request. A bronze tablet in memory of Sen- ator Will Bryan will be particularly appropriate on the dreadnaught Flor- ida bechuse it was at the request of Senator Bryan that President Roose- velt, who was most friendly with the ing Fire Department, belleves they young Florida statesman, had the are responsible for many fires. fighter named for this state. The His investigation of the. burning Jetter dictated by Senator Bryan a of the old South Methodist (hurrhln‘w days before his iliness, sking here shows that the blaze started in birds' nests under the eaves. His theory is that the birds pick- ed up matches on the street and car- ried them to their nests, where they became ignited and set fire to the December to receive her silver ner-l SPARROWS ARE BLAMED For Fire That Destroyed the South Methodist Church. od ' 16.— Thel sparrows | their Reading, Mass., Nov, much-persecuted English have a new charge laid at doors. Chief Frank Nichols, of the Read- that one of the new battleships which had just been ordered constructed, be named “The Florida,” is one of the most eloquent pieces of literature from the pen of a Floridian and the president complied with its request straw. almost immediately. The letter was R ST published in the Pensacola News at BABY KILLED BY the time, HORSES BECAME FRIGHTENED; DRIVER RECEIVES INJURIES PECULIAR ACCIDENT| (By Associated Press.) Boston, Mass.,, Nov. 16.— The baby scn of Charles Defoulos, of Dorches- ter, was killed this morning by mll-| ing out of a baby carriage, striking his head on a nwrsing bottie, the glass piercing the brain, causing in- stant death. > Horses attached to a wagon on the Hallam tract became frightened and ran away Tuesday at which time | the driver, T. A. Corum received in- !juri‘-s which will lay him up 1'ur| j€ome time. ‘ Mr. Corum was in the act of pick- |ing up a tool box which had fallen between the wheels, when the horses Russ‘" MVINCES became frightened and dashed off, throwing Mr. Corum to the ground. The wagon passed over his foot, that (By Associated Press.) member being badly crushed. Mr. tS. Petersburg, Nov. 16.—Eight|Corum has been given the best of million people need immediate relie!, medical attention, and it is hoped he as result of the failure of crops in|will be about in a few days. The twenty Russian Provinces. The | team was the property of R. E. Scip- startling announcement was made in|per, the latter having the tract Duma by Premier Kokovskoff con-|for hauling brick to the handsome cerning reports, that the famine}new club house which is being erect- threatened a wide area. ed on the Hallam tract. —— - ——————— FAMINE THREATENS scola harbor on the eighteenth n(' THE GEORGIA GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION TO NAME HOKE SMITH'S SUCCESSOR PROBA. BLY IN JANUARY. (By Associated Press.) Atlanta, Ga., Nov. 16.—The State of Georgia was without a governor for fourteen hours, Governor Smith having resigned at seven o'clock yesterday evening. John M. Slaton, president of the State Senate was ad- ministered the oath of office at nine o'clock this morning. No ceremony marcked the resignation or installa- tion. Slaton is expected to call an election to choose Smith's perman- ent successor in January. FARMERS' INSTITUTE TRAIN MAKES G0OD PROGRESS Palatka, Nov. 16.-—The Farmers' Institute Demonstration train reach- ed here this afternoon at three o'clock, and was greeted by a large {erowd. The train left Jacksonville 1 this morning at 10 a. m, proceeding from there to Green (‘ove Springs, where a stop of three hours was made. The train made three stops yesterday, one at Lake Butler, Hil- liard and Jacksonville, The train stops overnight at Del.and, leaving for that place at five o'clock this evening. Enthusiastic crowds greet the train at all stops, CREATORE'S BAND NEXT FRIDAY NIGHT - An event in the musical world ot this city will be the appearance of Sig. Creatore and his band at the Herron theatre November 24th. If Creatore could describe the for® which emanates from him when he takes the baton he might be able to answer the question: What Is genius? No one can tell what it is, but every- one feels that Creatore has it. The spirit of it travels over the house, electrifies every member of the band and makes people in the audience shout with pleasure and tremble with appreciation. The Asheville Citizen last February said: *‘Wizard of the Baton is Great Creatore. Musical triumph last night at the auditorium, Peerless leader proves claim that he has the finest band in the world. Proving beyond all question his claim to superiority the great Crea- tore delighted two large audiences at the Auditorium yesterday afternoon and evening. It is no exaggeration to state that no band artist who has ever visited Asheville created such a lasting and favorable impression as did this magnificent leader of a matchless organization. While Cre- atore has mannerisms decidedly in- dividual, he is magnetic and pas- sionate and his fervent spirit com- municated itself to his players and to his audience. His band rendered | a musical program of the highest ! excellence and of wide range. ' Brasses and reeds vied with each! other in rare phrasing and delicate | expression, and the audience was at| times carried away by the emotions of the music which mounted to the| dome of the big anditorium.” WILL LECTURE ON WHITE SLAVE EVIL Dr. John Q. Garner, a distinguish- ed student of social conditions, is in the city and will lecture in Munn| Park next Saturday night on nu-i White Slave Traffic and kindred so-| cial evils. Dr. Garner has lectured | in many northern cities and has| splendid endorsements from the press of these cities. He will con- tribute for tomorrow’s issue of The Telegram a report of the meeting of the American Purity Federation, which convened at Columbus, Ohio, a few weeks ago. DENOUNCES COM- MERCIAL CONGRESS (By Associated Press.) Kansas City, Mo.,, Nov. 16.—*"The Trans-Mississippi Commercial Con- gress is controlled by lobbyists repre- senting robber Express companies, ’Rullrouds‘ and the Sugar Trust. This has been demonstrated repeated- Iy by the Congress' action.” This startling statement was made today by George J. Kindel, of Denver, on the platform. POOR SPARROW! The enterprising English sparrow has been convicted of another crime among the many of which he has been found guilty, i. e., that of ar- son; the citizens of Reading, Mass., accusing him through the city con- stable of stealing matches and set- ting his nest on fire, resulting in the destruction of the - building. \\'o.' think this must be an KEnglish joke, NO U. S. TROOPS; . FOR CHINA AMERICAN TROOPS WILL NOT LEAVE PHILIPPINES WITHOUT TAFT'S ORDER. (By Assoclated Press.) Washington, D. (', Nov. 16.—Sec- retary Stimson today stated that not o soldier will leave the Phillipines for China except under orders of President Taft. Such orders have not yet been given. Secretary Knox, aftera conference with Taft, said all the powers which signed the Boxer protocol, are in touch with each oth- er as to the necessity of troops to protect the railroad to Tientsin, COL. JNO. S. EDWARDS RETURNS TO LAKELAND PERMANENTLY It is with genuine pleasure that The Kvening Telegram notes the re- turn of one of Lukeland's most teemed former citizens, Col, John 8, Edwards, who reached the city last night to make this city his future home, accompanied by his charming wife, Col. Edwards will at once com- mence the practice of his profession, having secured a handsome suite of offices in the Muny building, where he may be found by all those desir- ing his legal scrvices, Since lea ing Lakeland, Col. Edwards has |n-m|l engaged in the practice of law In| L\ ¥ 0ss, where he met with mark- ed su , but having Lakeland sand in his shoes, and having been urged by his many friends to again take up his residence in this city, he decided to return to his old home, and that he made no mistake is evidenced by the hearty welcome that has been ac- corded him by ¢veryone, all of whom are rejoiced that he is again a citizen of Lakeland. o8- 365 MEN DRAWN FOR JURY DUTY (By Associated Press.) Los Angeles, Cal Nov. 16, ceedings in the MeNamara trial are now gaining headway more rapidly. Seventh called, making men drawn for prospective jury IDA CHASE'D NER SOME YEARS EARLIER (By Associated Press.) New York, Nov. 16.—The mar- riage of Richard l.. Edwards, seven- ty-five vears of age and Miss Ida Chase. of fifty years, was announced today. Edwards is a veteran Wall Street financier, and a prominent Pro- venire Virginian, having been a successful blockader during the Civil War. [ train was put on for the seq DRIVEWAY FO LAKE MORTON COUNCIL DECLARES IT OPEN STREET—WIL EVENTUAL- LY BE PAVED. The City Council at its session last night instructed the Ordinance Com- mittee to draft an Ordinance declar- ing Lake Morton Drive a street, and making provision therein that this thoroughfare should be paved. Several attempts have been made to have this driveway declared a street, but property owners would not consent to sign quit-claim deeds, all claiming riparian rights, under the laws of the State of Florida, the city can now declare the drive a public street, it having been used as a roadway for twenty years. Although the Ordinance will stip- nlate that the new street shall be paved, this improvement will not be made yet awhile, the main object of the City Council at this time being to have this much used thoroughfare declared a street, which places it In line for permanent and much need- ed improvement. The official minutes of the Council follow: Lakeland, Fla., Nov. 16, 1911, Regular session of Council with Messrs, Eaton, Bassett, Mayes and Irvin present. Minutes of Nov, and approved. Petition of Smith Hardin for per- wit to build two story brick bulld- ing on lots 1 and 4 block 10 of West Lakeland, was granted. On motion, Messrs, Irvin, Mayes and Bassett were appointed as spe- clal committee to hire foreman and grade the streets of the city. On recommendation of Light and Water Committee, the Lakeland Manufacturing Company was allow- ed to use 4-inch wrought main al- ready purchased by them for water pipe to their mill, Light and Water Committee was empowered to sell complete electrical unit engine, generator and switch- board at best figure. The ordinance committee was in- stracted to draw Ordinance declar- ing Lake Morton Drive a street and requiring paving of same, Opening lowa avenue and alley in block |3 of Munn's survey was re- ferred to the & t committee for recommendation. Fire committee was authorized to purchase rubber coats for use of fire department. H. D. Bassett, as special committee to locate street and water main was granted further time. On motion Council adjourned to meet in adjourned session Nov. b8 at . m City 10th, were read H. L. SWATTS, City Clerk. SANFORD-LAKELAND TRAIN PUT ON AGAIN YESTERDAY the Sanford-Lakeland n, and that it the run was evident by the large number of passengers who patronized it the first day. This train is a great convenience to the people living between this ity and Sanford as it enables them to come to Lakeland, Plant City or Tampa and return the same day— and within a reasonable length of time. The train leaves Sanford at €:05 a. m., and connects with the train leaving here for Tampa at 11:40 Returning it leaves Lake- land at 5:35 p. m, which enables passengers for Davenport, Loughman, Auburndale, Kissimmee, Orlando and Sanford to reach home within a sea- sonable hour. Conductor G. A. Brower, of this city, is in charge of this train. e ————— Festerday was welcomed back on p L] § "o k R ) | - b s : ' { \ L } I H I T ( | ! 1 o ! 1 t ‘ i [} : n i 4 ] H i { B 1 [ i \ # i ! 1 | i ] i {’, ';.‘1 i & b b . ’- 1| ‘l i | R ) e | b e fuif ‘T i !',1 | | 1 10 % b S (| \ 5k y R R .‘ | i { 4 5 |t R ' R | i i [ Wil ¢ P i’l.’ g o) K i ! AN “ | |

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