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THE LAKELAND EVENING TELEGRAM e A e—" Publnhed m the Best Town in the Best Part of the Best State. MISS ELLIS GETS DAMAGES NETHODISTS’ FINE YEAR (EVRCH IN THIS THIS CITY MAKES Jury Returns Verdict Giving Her $5.000 From Will Hendry. Arcadia, Dec. 1.—In the case of Miss Ellis, against Will Hendry, asking for damages in the sum of SPLENDID PROGRESS $10,000, a breach of promise case, ALONG ALL LINES. the Jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintift for $5,000. This is the second time this case has Fourth Quarterly Conference « tLe Bartow District convened : ust night at the Methodist at which time reports were gade for the year on all branches of the church work. rne church made a magnificent .nflm ¢ the past year, the finances wing in splendid shape although the surch cxpenges have been heavier than ever before. piner goes to Conference ville on December 13th he [he been tried. At the first trial a ver- dict for $7,000 was given. The case was appealed and the defendant- ant was granted a new trial, with the result as stated above. RAILROAD BRIDGE BURNED AT PENSACOLA Pensacola, Dec. 1.—Having an unknown origin but probably catch- ing from a spark or hot coal from this year wpen Dr arry with him a splendid re-|the train arriving from the East ¢ the year's work on all|last night, a fire broke out about eleven o'clock Tuesday night on the /| L. Swatts, who has held|Escambia Bay trestle of the Louls- ville and Nashville Railroad and burned four hundred and fifty feet or twenty-nine ‘beuts,” about half a mile east of the drawbridge and prevented the going out of the east- bound P. and A. train at six-forty- five o'clock this morning. The fire u office of Sunday School Superin- for a number of years, was v at the meeting last night. \tts has devoted much time tion to this work and 2 .1 selection could not have been mads The following are the newly elect-| was not extinguished until about . Board of Stewards who will| two-thirty, it beiug impossible to wriv the coming year: reach the bridge from this side. A Luther Love, J. W. Turner, switch engine was sent from Pen- ha Trammel, John Selsemeyer,|sacola to pump water immediately and all the section men and track workers that could be assembled were dispatched from Milton to the scene of fire with instruction to exe tinguish the blaze and begin to pre- pare the trestle. RUSSIANS ADVANCE ON PERSIAN CAPITAL Intense Excitement Prevails at Teh- eran as the Enemy Ap- proaches, Dr. Robert R. Sullivan, Dr. W. M. fovis J. L. Skipper, W. K. McRae, 4 D Bassett, G. B. Murrell, P. B. Hayres. Dr. C. W. Love, U. G. gates, . W. Deen, J. F. Council, M. G Wuring. John O'Donald, J. W. scully BOY DIES OP MOUAW FBOI SLIGHT WOUND \ew Orleans, La., Dec. 2.—Eight- sear-old Clifford Felsher died of ickjaw as the result of a fall from injuring his toe. 1 hicvele, BYRGLAR LOOTED AND THEN BURNED STORE Giresville, Dec, 1.-—Suppesed to 1t been fired by a burglar to con- s his theft, the store of J. E. [ at Micanopy, was burned ‘0% wround at an early hour this p The building and stock wore valued at $40,000 and only insurance was carried. » fize had been in the stoves vesterday afternoon, the ing been closed because of ng. The stock was gen- nature, consisting of groc- goods, hardware and farm- £ implements, M: Thrasher is one of the oldest Teheran, Persia, Dec. 2.—Excite- ment of the populace at the news of the Russian advance on the capital is intense. The streets are filled with crowds. The walls of the city are covered with red placards read- ing ‘“Death or Independence.” Two more politicians were ussassinated today. WOMAN ASLEEP A WEEK; DOCTORS ARE BAFFLED Des Moines, lowa, Dec. 1.—Mrs. L. J. Carpenter has been asleep one week. All efforts to arouse her bave been futile. Mrs. Carpentei has been mother ‘__“‘f'!“' "“ Micanopy, having| . ypjrteen children, besides earn- . ! business there for MANY| . o . part of the family livelihood, war He announced that he would| 2 inp ‘g o nurse. Her life bas at once been an exceedingly busy one, and Ty physicians declare that her sleep PURCHASES TEN ACRE TRACT. thus far has been natural. They are unable to account, however, for the fact that she will take nourish- ment from a bottle as naturally as a young child, but does not awaken. \ “oalty deal of considerable im- consumated yester- i (. W. Glendenning, of lis, Minnnesota, purchased the real estate agency of & Fleming the George War- nerty in the Lake Hollings- was FIRE coxrm S FINE WORK Many expressions of nm-r(nal have Yot cighhorhood. J property consiste of ten been heard in regard to the excellent five of ;\'hlrh i an orange| Work done recently by the Lake- land Volunteer Fire Department. \ comfortable nouse is lo- the property and other im- rts have been made, which a very desirable place of Mr. Glendenning and %ill move to their new pur- next week, At the fire which Gestroyed Mrs. Carlton’s home, splerdid work was done by the company, the members going into the flames and smoke with no regard for conequences, with the result that several were al- most overpowered. The Evering Telegram congratulates the boys on their manner of getting to fires arnd their good work after they reach the scene BRITISH RULERS REACH BOMBAY King George and Queen Mary Soon To Be Crowned as Rulers of India. L & N AND WESTERN UNION AT LOGGERHEADS “sacola, Dee. 1.—Disagree- tetween the Louisville and ‘' Railroad Company and ‘ern Union Telegraph Com- » resulted in the filing of ion proceedings by the company in the probate ! Jeflerson County, Alabama. 3 L. & N. R. R. Co.. and T 'h and North Alabama Rail- mpany for the continuation % privileges of using the * of way of these railroads as "““n permitted under contracts € the past forty vears, accord- 0 news received from Birming- (By Associated Press.) Bombay, India, Dec. 2.—"King Emperor” George, “Queen-Empress” Mary, as they are officially styled gince their arrival in the Fasteru empire, landed today en route to Cal- cutta for the Durbar or Indian cor- onation, when they will formally assume power as rulers of India ax ), | terests of the city. | { | LAKELAND FLORIDA, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 1911 NoO. fi REBELS HAVE TAKEN NANKIN HISTORIC CITY YIELDS AT LAST. CAPTORS WILL USE MOD- ERATION. RATES MUST BE LOWERED ON FLORIDA FBUITS AND VEGE- TABLES DECLARES 1. C. COMMISSION (By Associated Press.) Washington, D. (., Dec. 2.—The Interstate Commerce Commission de- clared that the through freight rates on Florida pineapples, citrus fruits and vegetables are unreason- able and have ordered reductions tc be made. (By Associated Press.) Nanking, China, Dec. 2.—The revolutionists forces took complete possession of the city this morning after a several days' siege. It is expected that the victorious rebels will act with moderation and tbat there will be no massacre. Confession of McNamaras Sensation of Country Famous Tria! _rought to Termination By Admission By Accused Men Of Their Guilt There are still a long line of un- Los Angeles, Calif., Dec. 2.——At||-,xpl:mmd incidents in connection reported by special bulletin from with the case, including the arrest the Assoclated Press late yesterday | of Burt H. Frankln for the alleged afternoon, James B. McNamara bribery of a prospective witness; the pleaded guilty to murder in the|silence maintained by the prosecu- first degree, admitting that on|tion as to the origin of the $4,000 October, 1910, he blew up apd|in Franklin's possession: und the wrecked the plant and building of | mysterious visit of Clarence Darrow, the Los Angeles Times, causing the | chiet counsel for the defense, to the death of twenty-one persons. district attorney's oftice. John B. McNamara, brother of| Darrow declares that confession James, also pleaded guilty of dyna- | was the better courss fcr the accused miting the plant of the Lewellyn | men to follow, as he considered the Iron Works at 1.os Angeles on Christ- | State's case too clear to he fought. mas Day, 1910, { The State's attorneys give as the The men will be reason of the confession that “the (By Associated Press. sentenced on December Hth and it s thought | men were guilty,” and there was no that the District Attorney will ask!other motive or consideration, for life imprisonment for James B.|though the arrest of Franklin and the {11 health of James B, McNamara {s also thought to have influenced them. Under the penal code, Ortie E. McManigal, who was arrested with ! James B. McNamara, and who part- ly turned State's evidence, I8 ex- pected to plead guilty of blowing up the iron works. The total cost of the trial to the county thus far has been $200,000. weted to McNamara, and probably fourteen years in prison for his brother. It is considered that the confessions of the men will prevent the extreme penalty from being inflicted. This morning it was learned that the surrender of the accused was in- fluenced by the big business men of this section, who were desirous of securing a confession rather than to have a prolonged trial which wouhlI be detrimental to the bueiness in- The confessions are ex | save sl 000,000, IMORE ARRESTS MAY BE MADE Intimation That Thenr Confession | Detective Burns, Who Ran Down Saved Indictments of McNamaras, After Others Many Others. In Same Case. MONAVARAS NOT ALONE IN GUILT (By Associated Press.) (By Associated Press.) Chicago, s, Dec, 2.—Other ar- rests ip connection with The Times explosion may come any time, ac- cording to Detective W. J. Burns, who worked up the case against the McNamaras. 2.—Clar- ence Darrow, Me- Namaras, insinuated in a statement today. that the State had informa- tion involving prgminent persons, and that the agreement to have Me- Namaras plead guilty saves scores of indictments. Los Angeles, Calif., Dec. lawyer for the 0DD FELLOWS TO MEET IN TAMPA DEC. 14. WANT SUNDAY TRAIN. Tampa, Dec. 2.--Delegates from thirteen lodges of Odd Fellows in South Florida will be in Tampa De- cember 14 and 15 for a district meeting of the order which will be held in Odd Fellows' Hall on Flor- ida avenue. Lodges which will send delegates Ocala Star: Quite a number of people have suggested to the Star recently the advisability of the At- lantic Coast Line adding Sunday service to the Ocala-Lakeland sched- ule, which now runs only six days to the meeting are Plant City, in the week. It is a very paying|lakeland, Mulberry, Dade City, train, there being a considerable| Tarpon Springs, St Petershurg, Clearwater, Manatee and Palmetto, with the three Tampa lodges. A program of entertainmenty, aside from the sessions of the lodge, be arranged and the visitors will be entertained in royal style The this pro- number of passengers in and out of Ocala on it every day, and those familiar with conditions along the line say it would be better patron- ized on Sunday than any other day. The Star recommends the Coast Line officials to look into the mat-|Rebehahs will assist in ter and see if it will not pay lo'&l’!m run the train on Sundays. Among the State officers who will be present will be Grand Master J. Ed. Williams, of Pensacola, who will preside over the meetings. Past Grand Master L. J. Lester will assist the visiting officer in his work WEATHER MODERATING. The weather has moderated con- siderably today and the cool weather Miami mmemng i which we have been experiencing few days ago to draw a color line since the day before Thanksgiving as to what sections of the city the can now be considered a thing of negroes shall live In the past Yesterday morning frost e was noticed and the most tender plants were nipped, but reports from the growers are to the effect that the frost did no damage. Walton county recently issued $70,000 worth of good road bonds which were bought by Hon. W. W. Flurnoy, of Defuniak Springs. COAST LINE TRACK CLEAB ‘ Trains Made Detour of Clnrcona, From Kmlmmee. Yesterday afternoon the Coast Line tracks were clear frome Jack-| TEACHERS' sonville to Tampa, the debris from the wreck near Kissimmee Thursday having been removed and the tracks repaired. The morning train yesterday from Tampa to Jacksonville was detour-|ers’ ed at Kissimmee and sent around by Clarcona, reaching Sanford from that direction. BIG REALTY DEAL Large Tract in Alachua Will Be Set to Pecans, Gainesville, Fla.,, Dec. 1.—One of the largest real estate deals ever made in Alachua county was consum- mated here Tuesday, when J. D. Stringfellow sold to the American Pecan Company, of which Jas. A. Bear of Palatka is president, a tract of 2,344 acres of improved farming land. The property is located seven miles west of Gainesville, adjacent to the public road leading to 'Newberry, and Is regarded as among the best in this section. About 1,500 acres of it is cleared. The sale was made through E. L. \Watson, the realty man, and is the largest sale of im- proved farm land ever made in the county. The land is very fertile for truck- ing and general farming purposes, but it is understood that the Ameri- can Pecan Company will set the en-| tire tract in budded pecan trees. SHAKERS ARE GIVEN LIBERTY Grand Jury Ful to Indict Them for “Assisting Sister Out of Llfe." Kissimmee, Dec. Late this af- ternoon the Grand .lul'y in session here announced that it had failed to return an indictment against either Brother Egbert Gillette or Sister Elizabeth Scars, charged with the murder of Sister Sadie Marchant three months ago. It is generally considered here that there will be no further procedure against either of the defendants, The testimony introduced befor: the Grand Jury was not such as to indicate that Sister Sadie’s death was hastened to any extent by the granting of her wish that she be given some powerful opiate that would make her final moments more peaceful. Sympathy was, at all times, with the defendants. Just sixteen years ago yesterday Brother Gillette came to St Cloud and joined the Shaker Colony. It was his earnest wish that the Grand Jury see him in time to again join the colonists yesterday so that he might partake of the Thanks- giving supper with those members of the colony who have remained loyal to him during his incarcera- tion. The cage is one of the most wide- ly known and discussed in recent years in thls country, bringing out as It does, the discussion of the criminality of the euthanasia prac- tice. Brother Gillette has been in jail here since the Coroner's Jury held an investigation on September 19. He has repeatedly refused to make any effort to secure his free- dom by a technicality of the law, preferring, as he stated, to allow the law to take due course Lakeland is the highest, dryest, busiest and healthiest town in Flor- will| . i DETROIT’S MANAGER NEARLY KILLED Automobile Plunged From Bridge, But Base Ball Magnate Will Recover. ! (By Associated Press.) Scranton, Pa., Dec. 2.— Jennings, manager of the Detroit base ball club, was badly hurt last night when an automobile plunged from the bridge into the river bed near here. He was unconscious for geveral hours. It was first thought he would die, but he will recover. PEDAGOGUES AT AUBURNDALE INSTITUTE FOR LAKELAND DISTRICT IN SESS[ON YESTEBDAY Auburndale, Dec. ‘.’.——Tllu Teach- Institute of the Lakeland dis- trict met here yesterday, with a large number of teachers in attend- ance and much interest manifested in the work. The opening session convened at 9 o'clock when the opening addrees was delivered by Prof. Chas. M. Jones, of the Lakeland High School. Prof. Jones is a gentleman who has had many years experience in teach- ing, Is a man of high intellectual attainments and his address was listened to with great interest by the teachers and visitors present. “The Management and Arrange- ment of the School Grounds” was the subject of an interesting dis- course by Prof. W. W. Wigglns, principal of the Griffin school. Prof. Wiggins was followed by several teachers, all of whom advanced splendid ideas in regard to the play- ground and campus of the school, and how best to get the desired re- sults. Prof. W. N. Sheats is an Arithme- tic enthusiast—he believes that it a person is well equipped in math- ematical knowledge he is able to fight the battles of life with succese, and therefore the subject to which he was assigned, “A Recitation In Arithmetic” was handled with ability. Miss May Tomlinson read an in- teresting and splendidly prepared paper on “How to Control Puplls Beyond the Adolescent age.” Miss Tomlinson, who is 1st assistant In the Lakeland school, which place she has filled for a number of years, has had much experience in con- trolling pupils and was well dlitted to give her experiences along this line. Mre. M. i Terry gave an inter- esting talk on “The Most Satisfac- tory and Exact Method of Grading Pupils,” That a pupil should not be advanced to a grade unprepared claimed an interesting portion of her paper, which was interesting and instruetive, . Prof. Raulerson made an excellent address on “The Most Efficient Way to Grade an Ungraded School,” and Miss Anna McbDonald read a paper on “How to Make a Schoolroom At- tractive For Primary Pupils. Prof. Jett, of the Lakeland school, gave a short talk which was listened to with much interest Prof. Jett only recently came to this county as a teacher, but he has already demonstrated his worth as a teacher of ability. The teachers decided to hold all future meetings in Lakeland, this being a central location and easier of access than any other point, ideas and important FOUR KILLED, MANY INJURED, IN WRECK Paducah, Ky., Dec. 1. Four per- sons were Killed and a score or more injured this evening according to re- ports received here when llinois Central passenger train No. 101 bound from Louisville to New Or- leans, went into a ditch twenty- cight miles east of here. The train is one of the fastest of the sys- tem. Spreading rails Is said to be the cause. All the nine coaches went into the ditch and then rolled over. The scene of the wreek is remote from wire facilities. The train said to have been running at forty miles an hour had crossed the Cumber- land river and proceeded about a a half when it left the mile and track. A relief train carrying surgeons and nurses was sent from here and the dead and injured will be brought to Paducah In one year 526 men were killed by accidents of employment in Alleg- Hugh | heny county, Pennsylvania, alone— 195 steel workers, 125 railroaders, 71 miners and 135 miscellaneous workers. Of these nearly half were American born, 70 per cent. were workmen of skill and training and 80 per cent were under 40 years of age. therefore *