Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, November 23, 1911, Page 1

EY \ AKELAND EVENING TELEGRAM OF HIS LIFE Published in the Best Town in the Best Part of the Best State. STATE SUPERINTENDENT HOLLOWAY HERE Hon. W. M. Holloway, of Talla- hassee, State Superintendent of Pub- lic Instruction, %as a prominent vis- \TTIE WILL BE mmoc“- itor to Lakeland last night. Super- £D AT DAY BREAK TO- MORROW. va., Nov. 23.—Henry Jr., awakeped at the his morning on what by 15t day of his life. He .trocuted tomorrow morn- sreak. He slept sever- tossed restlessly, as \led with bad dreams. 1o signs of a breakdown the prisoner dressing care he has taken ¢ the prison. |, Fix, his spiritual ad- | early, and later he the elder Beattie and nhis brother. Rela- s do not believe will confess before piritual advisers, how- 4 different opinion. Beu:u Declarel Innocence. 0 Va, Nov. 23.—"l am luy Beattie, Jr., condemn- dawn of Friday for wife need through the Rev. me of his spiritual ad- + he would make no con- Fix in- | statement Dr. wattie's declaration of ty die some time, and it well be now,” the prisouer .1 reckon there is no it off. It would just i hurder for the old man.” ILLIONAIRE'S NARROW ES- APE IN FIRE AT JACKSONVILLE nville, Nov. 28.—James B. |, the millionaire New York manufacturer, narrowly ath shortly after 2 o‘clock morning in a fire, which destroyed his $50,000 Lounger 11, as she lay at { Main street awaiting re- machinery. ssisted from his state- companionway < private secretary, H. S had been ill and un- . without help. In his swever, Mr. Hammond kness and sprang over dock as nimbly as a i ip the E: apes in Night Clothes. ! was his exit that he 1) escape in his night his feet covered with pair of socks. Blankets oat were quickly pro- aged man and he lay ock, where he watched their battle to save his e was removed to vacht Hillsborough, tid thoroughly mas- nder MeDgnald, the boat and members of CLUB REORGANIZES AT ST. PETERSBURG | methods of farming, Nov Through Ed. T. Lewis, Petersburg Checker ill be at the corner north and the coming ered the W free use of the | dire Third | winter. | id it be- | as readily cations were vner Las the but none lot chosen. a4 membership were accepted ‘ 1 offered | Capt | splendidly | mapped out Lat Gainesville intendent Holloway stopped off in Lakeland for the night and left this morning for Arcadia, where he goes on business. FEAR BEULAH BINFORD MAY MAKE SCENE (By Associated Press.) Richmond, Va., Nov. —Beulah Binford, the seventeen year old girl in the “Beattie case,” is said to have arrived in Richmond today. It is reported that the Beattie family fear that the girl will make a scene at the simple funeral been planned. A search tor her is bn-ln;.' made on 23. How do you like The Telegram's looks today? Bigger and Dbetter than ever, it will continue to grow and improve. The people read it and children cry for it. Come on, (‘astoria, we've got you beat. IN THE HANDS OF THE JURY BRUTES WHO TABRED WOMAN WILL KNOW DECISION BY (By Associated Press.) Lincoln Center, Kansas, Nov, 23. Before tonight three of the defend- ants in the Shady Bend *“‘tar party” case may know whether the jury be- lieves them culpable or blameless in connection with the assault on Mary Chamberlain, The jury was instructed last night and there are only two more argu- ments before they take the case in consideration. NEW STATION WILL BE FINISHED BEFORE XMAS. “The new passenger station will be ready for occupancy about Christ- mas,” stated Superintendent Council this morning, in conversation with the writer. It had been the hope of the company to get in thieir new quarters by December 1st, but siderable trackage will have to changed, erected, tile walks laid and with large amount grading that will have to be done, will take the con- he shed of it a greater portion of next month to complete the work. The pi nger station now prac- tically finished, the windows having been put in this week, ali the work that remains to be done to the build- ing being to put in plumbing fix- tures and electric lights. HELPING THE FARMERS SOLVE FARMING PROBLEMS carter, of the Lake is in the ci i= employed by Yancey horhood, Capt Gibson neig Capt today Carter the argricultural State of Flor- and ul he far the new United States and ida to introdue improved ing a canvass of the ing them ps under station Capt 10 Zrow certd ol the ment In this section tion of X seeking to have yossible Carter is g demon ntific farmers grow a stratior struction as acre unde 1y the gen- I acreags bredly Carter tarmer of r ied to do the the WOrk 1if by agricularal ¢ and fifty—near- | partment. and whic h will undout1e o delight quoits and move chess of the Roser bulld- summer, the former Was spoiled and an- ed by E. B. Rowland south, tendered to ‘4t also improved since the icluded last spring. 4 BRUTAL HUSBAND. Mo., Nov. 23.—Lafayette . ay »pleaded guilty to a “aving harnessed his wife _ “m of mules and compelled “d to thirty days in jail. to pitch l Through J Florida Iy result in grea ing interests of BRYAN SAf[ 0N WAY TO NASSAU « By Associated Press.) New York, Nov. 23.—All passen- gers of the steamship Prinz Joachim which is ashore at Atwood Key, a re- mote Bahama island, hase been taken aboard the steamer Sugurance ahd are now on the way to Nassau, ac- cording to wireless reports received tody. W. J. Bryan and wife were among the passengers. - .| consequently 4 artment of the|the o is mak- | ho induc- as many | ¢ will‘un-|1 LAKELAND, FLORIDA, LABOR LEADERS ON TRIAL CITED FOR CONTEMPT IN BUCK STOVE AND RANGE (By Associated Press.) Washington, D. C., Nov, 23.—Sam- uel Gompers, John Mitchell, and Frank Morrison, Américan Federa- tion of Labor officials must stand tri- al in the Supreme (ourt of the Dis- trict of Columbia, on charges of contempt arising out of the Buck Stove and Range case, Justice Wright today handed down a decision overruling a motion for dismissal proceedings, under the statute of limitations. Court held that com- tempt is not classed as criminal, and is not subject to the statute limitations. Gompers declared that Wright is mentally incompetent to give a fair gnd impartial trial of contempt pro- ceedings against Vice-President sick of the to have DR. PINER'S LECTURE. the labor leaders, Mitchell said he was whole affair and anxious it ende Rev, W, years to the comb Riley, who has given study James Whit- will devote tomorrow evening to the rendition of some fif- teen twenty of that quaint au- thor's poems, and of his philosophy of life. No set charge will be made at the door, but persons attending the ent dinment arve requested to bring a free-will contribution. The entertainment will last about one hour and a half, and promises a pleasant time to both old and young. PACKERS REFUSED STAY OF TRIAL K. Piner, of or Asgociated Press.) 1.0 2 NoY, ) White today refused 1o grant a stay trial of the Chi- cago beef packers, but referred the attorneys making the application to the entire with the statement that the matter was of too much im- portance tor him o pass individually Attorney Miller announced that the application to the entire court would be made at first December sit- ting (By Washington, Chief Justice of beneh, its (By Associated Press.) New Orleans, la., Nov. general convention of the American Bankers' Association adjourned to- day to permit the election of officers meetnigs of the trust company state secretarys and 2 The and savings banks, clearing house sections, PINELLAS PRIMARY ON DECEMBER 5TH. Petersburg, Nov Acting npon potitication from Governor Gil christ that he him self of the privilege the | ation of would not avail accorded him iy legislative allowing the cre Pinellas 1 that connty ae county appoint officials of to ser election, bhat Pinella nntil the ular 1d d a officials D conut next wol rather the people of primary and nominate oW1 to he confirmed by on ember 1 the member the demoeratic AR 1y ommittee representing the pre county after ' It was de mbraced in the new led vesterday noon here matter primary to white liseussed the election to be The date of December - led to call a voter e miber to qualify STREET CAR CONDUCTOR KILLS TWO NEGROES Nov proved e, bad | undoing of a one-legged negro n: [ed Will Hollins, who was shot and | killed ‘In.u Roberts, a conductor in the employ of the Jacksonville Trac tion Company, but before the “bad man was put out of business a shot from his revolver struck another mnegro named Randall Hughes, and killed him as he sat in the street car Another negro, whose name could not be learned, is said to have been wounded by a bullet during the fusi- lade of shots fired by the conductor and the negro. Fla.. man, | Temperane at Mason's Park last night by | THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1911 MONEY FOR McNAMARAS GOV SLATONS PROOLAHATION Atlanta, Ga., Nov. Governor Slaton’s proclamation setting Janu- ary 10 as the date of the bpt‘tl‘ll gubernatorial election, comes LABOR OMmZA’HOH WILL BE time to let the primary be held lu- APPEALED TO FOR (By Associated Press.) Atlanta, Ga., Nov. 23.—The Amer- fcan Federation of Labor in conven- tion here today refused to make di- rect appropriation for the defense of the McNamaras, charged with com- plicity in the Los Angeles Times dis- aster, but adopted a recommendation to the committee on the president’s report, calling upon labor organiza- tions throughout the country to send funds fo rthe McNamara defense to the secretary of the Federation. DECISION IS REVERSED. Nov. Col. Robert W, ived news from Tallahas- see vesterday morning that the Su- preme Court had reversed the de- dsion of former Circuit Judge Wall in the the Knickerbocker Trust Company vs, the Green Bay Phosphate Company, involving $200,- 000, The involved the ques- tion whether the bondholders or cred- itors of the receiver were to be al- Jlowed preference, and Judge \Wall decided in favor of the latter. The Supreme Court held that the bond- holders were to be preferred. Tampa, Davis re case of case preacher who has He officiat- wedding, and he will retire There is made cnough to retire, ed at the Astor-Foree announces that business, one now and enter INTERES1 GROWING IN W.C.T.U. CONVENTION Tampa, Nov. i, A lively est in the proceedings of the W, ( . U. Convention now in session here is being taken by the large number ates in attendance, sion opened with addresses by Hon, D. H. Sloan, of Lakeland, and Hon, bon. ¢ MeMullen, ot this city, two of the most ardent supp ers of Prohibition in the last leg lature, the fights prohibition in the Florida legislature, At this ses- ston Miss Minnie K. Neal delivered the annual President’s address The tollowing is the progr carried out today THURSDAY MORNING, committee of del Last night’s s who recounted made for State-wids NOV. 2. Excentive meet- ! Prayer Mrs Thomas. Bra- dentown Reading ot | %:45. Owr in departments <hip-- Mrs. K burg. minttes hope of suceess rests of Christian citize Upham, St s Perers- and labor Ny Tampi M | D Burehill The pre Lake Helen State 10: Irene G Adan song ith other A 30, Co-aperation organizatior cltorm work Henry W Woman Mi I Tature 11:00 Miss iK1t 1. P. Moors 1150 v Tucker THURSDAY 0 Nel My Tatpa A b Conterenc “TERNOON of department Futeh What ca; Mrs. Wildm 2:40 Mrs 300 chool demonstra- tion Coffin, Eustis Children’s rall al Temperanee Legi .\l\H','lrxn 4:40. Me 'h ] temperanc THURSDAY EVENING Hymn, “All Hail the Nam¢ 30 er of Jesus Prayer— Rev. 1. D Globe drill- Young charge of Mrs. Moore Chorus, “All Round the World.” 8:15. Address—Miss Ellen Stone, missionary to Macedonia 9:15. Offering. Duet, selected. Closing prayer and benediction— Rev. F. E. Ensminger. Lewis people in inter- | Gompers, from ing intere ciated in Clintor cember Tth. The special session of the legislature will be held on Jan- uary 24th, RECOMMENDS CONVICT LABOR ON ROADS oclated Press.) 5 —The last day of the Good Roads Congress was devoted to organizing for the next convention. The use of convict la- bor on the highw: was discussed and a recommendation that all states adopt it was endorsed. PANTLEY AND GREEN EXONERATED Yalaha, Nov. el Were exoner killing . F. Perry, it being shown that Perry fired that first THREATENED WITH DEATH DETECTIVE BURNS CHARGES AT- TEMPT AT VIOLENCE AND and y for Pantley ted yester shots. SCHOOL BOARD BORROW $50,000 DECIDE TO GET OUT OF DEBT BY BORROWING MONEY Evening Telegram Burcau. Bartow, Flori Nov. 22, The Board of Public Instruction of Polk county has been negotiating for some time for the loan of $50,000 to apply on the indebtedness of the Board. At a meeting of the Board on Monday, the 20th, the deal as far as the Board is concerned was finally consummated, and the only thing now remaining to be done is for the company from whom the money has been borrowed to turn over the money to the order of the Board, In fact, all of the and re- quirements have been fully complied with, and the money will be availa- ble as as notice of the action of the Board at its Monday meeting have been received by the lending company. n, Sons & Company, of Chicago, is the tirm with whom the Board is dealing This loan obtained for refunding purposes. It the in- tention of the School Board to retire first all the outstanding S per cent. warrants. Since these warrants are drawing 8 per cent and since the money horrowed will only 6 soon ) has been is Cost BRIBERY. (By New Or liam J. Burns, the detective in an address before the State Secretaries Section of the American Bankers' As- sociation declared that the witnesses fo rthe prosecution in the Los Ange- les Times dynamite threatened with des withstood the rep agents of the de se hi been h after having ed efforts of rnse to bribe them. Mr. Burns bitterly algned Samuel and other “would be" lead- ers of organized labor, but declared that nine tenths of organized labor was opposed to violence, SHALL THE ORPHANS HAVE A THANKSGIVING? In of the fact that Thanks- giving day or the Sunday following, is the only church collection, recom- mended by the Synods of South Car- olina, Florida to he taken up for their orphans, the fol- lowing items in ard to the Thorn- well Orph ge, which is owned by the th synods aforesaid, may to the readers view Georgin and be re of this paper The Thornwell Orphans Its one building twenty and h cottag home to twenty pupils more In 1885, the Lo cover fonrteen yei and School IS75. 1 Home tor was founded in increased will give a Tos sehool was so graded o s in 1892 added tanght has or s o Techuical department was th wseful trads s0 that boys might he some This education is given ontirely tree 1o deserving ol any part of our country and Near orphans any denomination o thousand youth have been and cnjoyed it train the its nee The for ion support, of provisio othey children, (265 noy s expen vowith wor i derived from personal donations of ted person or from chureh and Sunday =chool colleetion The Thornwell Orphan i a. N guard South G wrender of children o it ianship i crired of lative choice if Chil may leave at their own pil they do not wish 1o remair | tirey not given out to ser The < to teact only busing of the institution them Wi gt ut to Re inton e ATV KALLED I WRECK IN FRANCE (By Saumur, Associated Press.) France. Nov passengers are believed to have been killed when the train plunged into the river Thouet this morning, owing to a breakdown in the railroad bridge State railway at Montreuil in department of Maine et Loire. The structure had been weak- ened by floods. One hundred pas- sengers were on the train. on the Bellay, under| per cent, the Board thereby saves 3 per cent a year in the rate of inter- est. As the Board is paying ap- proximately §$4,000 a year in inter- est on 8 per cent warrants and as the interest on the loan will be only $2.500, there is therefore a saving of $1,500 in interest for every year. This loan will be paid back in fifty warrants of $1,000 cach, in ten years, five of the warrants with ac- ‘rued interest being paid at the end of each y until the w retired. In ten years it is expected that the school board will be entire- Iy out of debt, that the $50,000 loan will be repaid, all other ontstanding claims met, and the school business of the county on a cash basis, . JACKSONVILLE MEN HONORED. Nov, yesterday by Inland Wa the follow- o 20, Ala., s elected Montgomer Among oflice the Mississippi-Atlantic ter ing: President, Dunean U sonville, Fla presidents at Jacksonville; ay Association are Fleteher, large: [ Conroy, honor presidents, Major ¢ Swift, bus, Ga Brantley, ; John F illman, . A, Bours, Jacksonville; G venor Dawe, Washington; Price, Elba, Ala. V [ Colum- Macon, acola; Gros- K n. FARMERS' INSTITUTE TRAIN LEFT THIS MORNING which after- Farmers' Institute trair Lakeland at three o'clock, T reached terdiy left th the 1 alternon by with o noon norn ing for Tampa where in will he on exhibition thi t here alarge lisioned addresse in I train wis me much wion who interest 1o the and who ing over ything the pecial interest cars which contained « and - general I ain i portaining to farming with- al parsnit o that the 1y at deal toward improv tandard of fay ind the e | acricultur ot saying aceom- | plishing a gre ming throuzh of spe {ing the | out the 2iv ial Ve Te- on here proved 1o in terest 1o the new un- in Leently located hore, and who are wquainted with condition Florida Thos companying i Meser . K. MeQuarrie, [ bery R, ¥, \ ir Meto th train L Spencer J K “re | RRolf 1M Cox and ‘FEW TOWNS GROWING LIKE LAKELAND come Lakeland that 150,000 i now being ex- pended in the business district of that city on public buildings, all of which are now in course of construc- tion and within two blocks of each other. This town is certainly en- joying a substantial growth which few towns in the South can equal. — Gainesville Sun. News from at least