Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, November 20, 1911, Page 1

UNElne oL ! -A-AK ML ANEY HMHNING IHIH i-K AVl THE LAKELAND EVENING TELEGRAM Publlshed in the’ Best Town in the Best Part of the Best State. £W RAILROAD IS OPENED| ROT TRAIN om HAINES CITY DIVISION LEFT LAKELAND TODAY. first train to go over the new the A. C. L. between this it} ity «nd Crooked Lake, left Lake- and this morning at 7:10 o’clock, 1l hereafter make tri-weekly lraving Lakeland Mondays, and Fridays, running ex- . following schedule: Lakeland ....... .. 7:10a.m eave UCATTerS o......... 7:25a.m. Auburndale ...... 7:39 a.m. & 1 ] TR e s 7:563a.m. « Haines City ...... 8:15a.m. B0 Haines City....... 8:30a.m. B Dundee.. ... .... 9:00a.m. B0 Lake Wailes ... .. 9:45a.m. Aive Crooked Lake ....11:00a.m. i1 Crooked Lake. . .11:45a.m. .12:30p.m. . 1:00p.m. loa e .. 1:20p.m. . chubb ... cov. 1:42pm, I.owio Auburndale .. 1:56p.m. GECarters Ll . 2:10p.m. Lakeland ... 2:25p.m. ies six divisions of the Coast Line to enter Lake- This new train opems up a fieretofore undeveloped, but will thrive and prosper with ent of the iron horse. The 1o be extended further south, tor the present the terminus of I 0w is Crooked Lake. o REPORTED MASSACRE OF FOREIGNERS AT TIEN TSIN (By Associated Press.) Nov. 20.—A Tien Tsin li reports a massacre of for- Sian Fu. Confirmation sources, however, is s at other INVESTIGATING THE % DOINGS OF STEEL TRUST (1 Associated Press.) D. ¢, Nov. 20—Rich- Lindabury, counsel for the Steel Corporation, 5 it 1o continue the hearing A azainst the provisions of ‘lon of Congress authoriz- i« iiry into the acts now un- ‘ization by the government. ittee at once went into + osessiom neton, States C L CONSTRUCT LINE TAMPA T0 ALBANY Nov. 18.—The Atlantic proposes to construct a from Tampa to Albany, lie this city a direct opening . In fact, the company completed its shrveys. from reliable sources are 't that construction work + missing links in the line shortly. Heavier rails ' on some of the lines al- but over which traffic is 15 time, ut shortest distance be- 'y and Tampa via Tifton is 437 miles. This tened to 292 miles when « is linked together. "his line be constructed it * Atlantic Coast Line a k- ' line from Tampa to the “‘tion being ;made at Al- both the Central of Geor- i . Scaboard Air Line. ' that the opening of the “al will not be so many an also be considered in as this will cause am * licrease in traffic moving ‘dis section of the country, “% be seen that the Atlantic i¢s shortened mileage from 0 the west will give Tam- Tportant advantage. l V[RY QUIET CITY ELECTION TODAY The regular city election is in progress today, but as the real work of electing the candidates was ac- complished in the primaries of Oct. 31 and Nov, 7, there is no interest and the polling place is practically deserted. Messrs. G. P. Quaintance, G. F. Gilbert and J. E. Bussard, who are presiding over the ballot box have an easy,job, and are whiling away the hours swapping fish stories, being interrupted by a voter only occasionally. Up to 2:30 only 35 votes had been polled. Our predietion, however, is that all the candidates whose names are on the ballot will be elected. TURKS TO ATTACK ITALIANS AND IF DEFEATED SULTAN WILL DECLARE A “HOLY WAR" IN OPERATION. (By Associated Press.) Tripoli, Nov. 20.—The Arabs de- clare that the Turkish troops have received orders from Constantinople to make a decisive attack on the Italians in Tripoli shortly. In case the attack fails the Turks are to withdraw to the interior, after which it is said the Sultan will proclaim a holy war. STEEL TRUST, OR STEAL TRUST (By Associated Press.) Washington, D. (., Nov, 20.—The Steel Trust investigating committee has resumed its inguiry which it is believed will last another month. The line of inquiry now being pur- sued looks to an investigation of an alleged ore monopoly and transpor- tation facilities of the trust. ARMOUR AND OTHER . PACKERS' TRIAL WEDNESDAY (By Associated Press.) Chicago, Ills.,, Nov. 20.—Judge Carpenter, of the United States Dis- trict Court, today postponed until Wednesday, the trial of J. Ogden Ar- mour and nine other packers charged with violating the criminal provis- fons of the Sherman anti-trust law. The postponement is in line with the action of Judge Kohlsaat, of the Uni- ted States Circuit Court, who, after quashing the writs of habeas corpus, withheld entry of the order until Wednesday. FIRST VICTIMS OF AUTO RACES AT SAVANNAH (By Associated Press.) Savannah, Ga., Nov. 20.—McNay, automobile driver, was killed, and Joe Dawson, meohanic was seriously injured in a smash-up today, on the grand prize course. HALF MCNAMARA JURY SECURED (By Associated Press.) Los Angeles, Calif.,, Nov. 20.With practically half a jury, the McNa- mara murder trial proceeded slowly today beginning the seventh week. There afe five sworn jurors, and two satisfactory talesmen in the box. A venire of fifty men was ordered to report today. LAKELAND, FLORIDA, IO!DAY NOVEMBER 20 lsll IRRIGATION AND |GONE T0 | BIG DINNER PRINCIPAL SUBJECTS DISCUSSED BY FARMERS AT SATUR. DAY’S MEETING. The Farmers' Club held a very in- teresting meeting Saturday at the home of Capt. and Mrs. J. D. Allen, on Lake Wire, at which time there were about sixty members in attend- ance, A splendid dinner was served at the noon hour on tables which had been arranged on the lawn, and as usual on these occasions, there was a great abundance of all the good things that could be desired—chick- en, cold meats, salads pies, cake and fine coffee being among the delicious edibles. . Aiter dinner the regular business session was held, Judge W. 8. Pres- ton, the able president in the chair.| The main subject under discussion was irrigation, and some very geed and profitable ideas were advanced along this line. Among those who talked very interestingly and intel- ligently on this subject were Judge Preston and Capt. Allen. Mr. and Mrs. Allen left woihing undone to further the plcasure of their guests, all of whom are loud in their praise of the pleasant day which they enjoyed with this hospit- able couple. The next meeting of the club will be held at the “Flatwoods Farm,” the home of Mr. and Mrs. N. H. Davis tm the Hollingsworth neigh- borhood, and it is safe to say that an- other large crowd will partake of the genial hospitality of this popular cm‘mle‘ ¢ BODY RECOVERED. Jacksonville, Nov. 19.—The body of Harry Cone, the young man who was drowned in McGirts' creek Wed- nesday, while he and several friends were duck hunting, was recovered from that stream yesterday at aboui noon. The body was found after the region of the tragedy had been thor- oughly dragged. \Work had kept up at intervals each day since the drowning. Immediately after the body was re- covered, it was brought in a launch to the city and placed in the charge of Marcus Conant's undertaking es- tablishment. Young Cone was about 20 years of age and had been employed for some time at the city electrical plant. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Cone, live near Fisher's corner. LAKE CITY MERCHANT conntm SUICIDE Lake City, Nov. 20.—M. E. Wright, who for many years had been a prom- inent merchant of this city, shot and killed himself early thig morning. He had been in bad health for some time and this is attributed as the cause of his rash act. He went to his place of business this morning at his wusual time and opeged the store. Shortly after- ward he went across the street and borrowed a pistol from Mr. Smith. stating to him that he desired o look at it, and returned to his store car- rying it with him. It being early in the morning no one was present or heard the shot.|The Evening Telegram. A little ov- flowever, in a short time he was found dead in the rear of his store, seated in a chair with the pistol ly- ing at his side and a bullet hole -| through his head. Mr. Wright was born and raised in this city and had spent his entire life here. He was about 50 years of age, unmarried and very prominently connected in this community. HER REWARD MRS. E. H. GARLAND DIED YES- TERDAY IN HOSPITAL AT TAMPA, A death which has caused wide- spread sorrow occurred = yesterday morning at the Gordon Kellar hospit- al at Tampa, when Mrs. E. H, Gar- land, one of Lakeland’s most lovea- ble women, passed to her reward af- ter an illness of only a short dura- tion. Mrs. Garland had not Dbeen in good health for the past year, but only during the past two months had she been confined to " her home, About two weeks ago she developed, pellagra, when she was immediately placed in the hospital at ’rumpu' where everything known to medical sclence was done to save her life, but ! all to wo avail. Death has thus claimed one of the sweetest and most lovable characters it was ever the pleasure of the writer to know. Words are inadequate to express the many noble traits of character she possessed. A conse- crated Christian, she was ever ready to assist in all church work, being for many years the organist of the First Baptist church, which place she was forced to give up on account of ill health, some months ago. She was devoted to the work of the Mas- ter, and was never happler than when engaged in any branch of church work. In her home she was an ideal wife and mother, and here her friends always found one in whom they could trust and confide. She lived a life as pure as the lily— each page being as white as the driv- en snow, and in the passing of this Godiy woman the antire community bows its head in grief. Mrs. Garland was the daughter of Col. and Mrs. J. P! Roquemore, and for a number of years had been a resident of this city. Besides her parents and other relatives, she is mourned by a devoted hushand and son, who have the deepest sympathy of a host of friends in this sad hour. The funeral was held this after- noon at the First Baptist church at 2:30 o'clock, the edifice being filled to overflowing with sorrowing friends. The floral offerings were beautiful and profuse, attesting the high esteem in which the deceased was held. Dr. Nowlin was in charge of the funeral service, and delivered a bgautiful tribute to the life of this noble woman. The music of the oc- casion was in charge of Mrs. Dur- rance, Mrs. Pursley, Mrs. Angell, Mrs. Norvell, Mrs. Allen, Mr. Berry, and Mr. Tharp, who sang “It is Well With My Soul.” “Sometime You'll Understand,” and “Home of the Soul.” After the service al.thu- church a large number of friends al-rolnl)«’!lli"l| the remains to the cemetery where interment was made. LAKELAND GIRL ELOPES. Love at first sight and marriage soon after, was the record made by | Miss Mary Funk and Robert Patton, who were married last night at the Baptist pastorium by Rev. Wm. D. Nowlin. { Mr. Patton, who is a printer by trade, came to Lakeland about two weeks ago, and until last Thursday worked at his trade in the office of er a week ago he met Miss Funk, and the romance begun at their first meeting, culminated in their elopement last night. They left this| morning for Tampa, but it is not known where they expect to locate. Ml the important news of the world and all the local news will be found in The Evening Telegram. SANTA DOMINGO'S RULER WOUNDED (By Assoc iult'(l Press.) Washington, D. (., Nov. 20.—Pres- ident Caceres of Santo Domingo was fatally wounded there, according to American Charge of Affairs Endicott. Details are lavking. PACKEBS )[UST COHE TO TRIAL, SAYS COURT (By Associated Press.) Washington, D. (., Nov. 20.—The Supreme Court of the United States today adjourned until Monday, De- cember 4th, without the attorneys for the indicted packers in Chicago making any attempt before that trib- unal to stay the |m|~ko,rs‘ trial. TAFT AFTER THE TRUSTS ALL ADMINISTRATION RECORDS BROKEN IN TRUST PROSECUTIONS (By Associated Press.) Washington, D. ¢',, Nov. 20.—The Taft administration promises to break Roosevelt trust prosecution record. During the past five months there have been more actions against illegal combinations than during the entire term of any other president ex- cept Roosevelt. The number of prosecutions instituted by the pres- cnt administration nearly equals the total number for the seven years of Roosevelt's incumbency of the Pres- idential chair. v HEARST BRANDED AS ENEMY OF LABOR (By Associated Press.) Atlanta, Ga., 20.-—William Randolph Hearst was branded as an cnemy of or ized labor in the convention of the American Federa- tion of Labor today by Charles Moy- Westery Federation of James M. Lyneh, President of the International Typographical Union, defended Hearst, declaring that the publisher should not - be condemned, evey inferentially, with- out an investigation of the charges against him. The matter was refer- red to the executive council for in- vestigation. Nov. er, of the Miners, BANKERS WILL ENDORSE ALDR[CH CUBRENCY PLAN G0OD ROADS CONGRESS OPENS AT RICHMOND, VA., TODAY WITH LARGE AND INTERESTED ATTENDANCE. (By Associated Press.) Richmond, Va., Nov. 20.—The first American Good Roads Congress was opened here today without its most distinguished guest, President Taft, whose physician forbade him to leave Washington on account of a severe cold. The President telegraph ed his regrets, and expressed his sympathy with the movement. In- terest in the congress is intense, es- pecially in the Southern States, which sent many delegates. Addresses were delivered by Secretary Wilson, Logan W. Page, President Finlay, Governor Mann, and others, The addresses of Secretary Wilson and Hon. Logan W. Page are print- ed elsewhere in this paper today. CARLTONS CONVICTED. St. Augustine, Nov. 19.—After be- ing out three hours, the jury in the murder case pending the three Carlton brothers for the killing of Deputy Sheriff Guy White, return- ed a verdict at a late hour last night. The jury brought in a verdict of murder in the first degree with rec- ommendation for mercy in the case of Bascom Carlton, and murder in the second degree against Dan and Marion Carlton. The prisoners received the verdict with calm indifference. Judge Call will not impose the sentence until next week. According to the ver- dicts life imprisonment could be im- posed in each case. against MISSING TAMPAN LOCATED AT EHREN The scarch which has been in progress for the past several days to ascertain the whercabouts of Ivie L. Blalack, assistant foreman of The Tribune, who disappeared last week after making a botch at deceiving his friends into thinking he had sui- cide, resulted in a tangible clue yes- terday when T, H. King, a prominent suw mill operator at Ehren, reported that he had been seen ashrdlubofM that he had seen a young man filling Blalack's description in every detail the morning following the fake sui- cide, says the Tampa Tribune, According to Mr. King the young man showed up at the hoarding |hm| » operated by his family about (By Associated Press.) New Orleans, La., Nov. 20.—The so-called Aldrich plan for currency reform will with almost an unanimous endorsement of the Amer- ican Bankers' Association is the opinion expressed today by F. 0. Watts, president of the association, which formally thirty- seventh convention here tomorrow. meet opens its (By Associated Press) Detroit, Mich., Nov. 20, nounced today that the government against the criminal case frust firms and individuals will begin in the Federal court here January 30, GREASERS WERE ONLY CELEBRATING (By Associated Press.) El Paso, Texas, Nov. ing of guns this morning awakened people here and it was supposed that the revolutionists had begun another war by an attack on Juarez. Inves- tigation proved that the shots were the celebration of the anuiversary of the Madero revolution. 1 Py | s It is an-{catch the morning train, on wh | bathtub | V. —The fir-| 6:30 a. m., and took breakfast there, He was footsore and weary, and had apparently just finished a long walk through the woods. He carried a clean shirt under his arm. The visitor voluntecred the information that he was a tourist spending the winter in Florida and that he had walked from Sulphur Springs on a wager of ten dollars with a friend in St. Petersburg, also a tourist, that he could reach Ehren in time o h the friend would join him. The stranger stated that he had caught the last car from Tampa to Sulphur ‘sprinrs the night before The distance from Sulphur Springs to Ehren is about cighteen miles, but the‘way Blalack walked it, following the Tampa Northern to Drexel and the Atlantic Coast Line to Ehren, the | next station, the distance tramped was about twenty-five miles, Fin- ishing his meal the young man went from the boarding house to the rail- way station where he purchased a ticket to Live Oak. He got on the train when it arrived without making any apparent attempt to ascertain whether his “friend” was on it or not. L] | [ [ ' . o 1 ] . ) \ i ' ) b 4 ‘ e ————