Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, December 8, 1911, Page 1

HE LAKELAND EVENING TELEGRAM Published in the Best Town in the Best Part of the Best Statc. ITTLE JOE” GIVERNOR AGAIN INATED AS GEORGIA'S CHIEF sXECCTIVE YESTERDAY BY A BIG VOTE. \ssociated Press.) G4, bee. 8.—Former «ph M. Brown was yes- ed Governor of the . returns showing 5 largest vote in the nearly all counties lurge cities going candidate for the of- snor on the prohibition vat second in the race, R. . Russell, local op- . third. At his home In } . last night Gover- ¢ out the statement «1s not surprised at the re- . vlection except he did not < victory to be so sweeping. teok the verdict as a -om the people that fac- must stop, and that the the State must unite on iple of the protection of sovereignty. METHODIST CONFERENCE CONVENES AT PENSACOLA aola, Dec, —With more n two hundred and fifty pastors delegates from every section of 3 and West Florida present, enty-Ninth Annual session of Alabama conference of the Meth- scopal church, South, open- bere yesterday morning in the st Methodist Church, The con- e was begun with prayer by hop Collin Dennis, of Richmond, . wkich was followed by a mas- ul sermon by himself. Another ture in connection with the open- of the session was the singing of yoi by the male chorus, Hop Alpheus W:!'son, of siding, and Bishop f Richmond, assisting, the n of the conference, which wie through next Monday, ue o'clock promptly and 1til well after the noon RANGEMENTS GOING AHEAD . Dec. 8.-—The silver ser- ntation committee is now 0 have a great naval and jarade just previous to the of the service to the da on the 18th. <! to agk the command- ps to allow their men the ships bands, Col. rancas will be ask- men and the band ts participate, and the tary companies will be + a part in what will ! the idea can be car- largest parade of the on the gulf coast. { the German training | also be invited to men as possible in i materializes, it will of at least fifteen I with three bands. The bably be marched up hotel, and returning up in line in front of the silver service is + will be a unique and tacle “ISSIONARY TO ARRIVE HERE TOMORROW MORNING tone, the noted mis- ‘= touring Florida, will -“%vland tomorrow morn- T4l Uity, where she lec- Tomorrow afternoon ilertained with a re- “ome of Mrs. Eppes noon at three p. m., deliver a lecture at church and at night “*ard at the Cumberland t!.:urchA She will tell ‘0 Turkey and will re- , “leTesting stories of the “ Conditions as they exist She thould be greeted by futiences at both hours, LAKELAND, FLORIDA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8 1911 A. C. L. ENGINEERS SATISFIED. Sign New Agreement for Increase in Pay With Some Rules. Wilmington, N. (., Dec. 7.—Af- ter a series of conferences with offi- cials of the Atlantic Coast Line here during the past sixty days, the committee of adjustment of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engin- eers for the Atlantic Coast Line sys- tem announced today that a new and satisfactory contract, covering an indefinite period, had been signed, embracing no radical changes in rules and regulations, but insuring an increased salary and embodying such changes in working conditions a: conditions seemed to warrant. MEMBERSHIP OF BAPTIST CHURCH GROWING A large coungregation was present last night at the revival which is be- ing conducted at the First Baptist church, and all listened with great terest to the logical sermon deliv- ered by Dr. Nowlin, who took as his subject, “The \Wrath to Come."” Twelve additions have been made to the church during the revival, those who have joined being Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Sanders, Mr. and Mrs. E. K. Taylor, Miss (arol King, Mrs. Ida Hill, Mrs. 8. A. Murphy, Misses Alma Trammell, Lillian Ross, Viola Pow- ell, Mr. W. T. Miller and Mr. L. L. Vickers. At the service this evening the rite of baptism will be administered to four young ladies, Misses Alma Trammell, Lillian Ross, Viola Powell and Carol King. Services this evening will begin at 7:15 p. m, and tomorrow at 10 c'clock a service will be held for the children, and it is desired that all members of the Sunday school be present at this service. There will be no services tomorrow evening. SUPPOSED T0 BE FILIBUSTER VESSEL Steamer Burstad Stopped and Search- ed but no Arms or Ammunition Was Found. (By Associated Press.) New Orleans, La., Dec. §.-—The steamer Burstad was stopped in the larbor as she was steaming for Frontera, Mexico, and searched by United States officials for arms and ammunitilon which could be used in the Mexican revolution, but none was found. However, the Mexican consul is expected to ask that she be detained, pending further infor- nation. FINE LYCEUM ATTRACTION A large crowd will no doubt be present at the Herron theater tomor- row evening to hear the humorous lecture to be delivered by Dr. H. W. Sears. This is one of the best ly- ceum numbers of the season, and all those who take advantage of hear- ing this gifted man will enjoy an evening of unusual pleasure. FREIGHT WRECK DELAYED — TRAIN NO. 85 LAST NIGHT Passenger train No. &5, due here at 9:40 p. m., was delayed for sev- eral hours last night near Kissim- mee, owing to a freight wreck, which blocked the road. Passengers were transferred to another train and brought to Lakeland, reaching this city about ) o'clock this morning. No one was injured in the wreck, only a few cars having jump- ed the track, which blocked the track for several hours. ICE TAKES BRIDGE: MANY ARE KILLED } (By Associated Press.) St. Petersburg, Dec. 8. —Between 150 and 200 men were plunged into the Volga river through the col- lapse of a bridge near Kazan The bridge was carried away by ice. Only four bodies were recovered. CITY COUNCIL MEETS TONIGHT. As there failed to be & quorum at the meeting of the City Council Wed- nesday evening, no meeting was held, the members adjourning to meet to- night at 7:30 p. m. MCMANIGAL ON THE STAND 1€ TELLING THE FEDERAL GRAND JURY WHAT HE KNOWS ABOUT DYNAMITING. (By Associated Press.) Los Angeles, Calif.,, Dec. 8.—The Federal grand jury investigation in the alleged nation-wide dynamiting plot was continued today, with Or- tie E. McManigal, who gave evi- dence on which the McNamaras were arrested, on the stand again. He was hefore the body all day yester- day. United States deputies are search- ing for 128 witnesses wanted to tes- tily. There will be no indictments until next week. The McNamaras are still in ]'l” liere, and the date for their removal to the penitentiary is uncertain. RELIGIOUS FANATIC UNDER INDICTMENT frank Sanford Held Responsible for Death of Followers From LABOR LOW. (By Asso(latod Press. l Portland, Maine, Dec. 8.—Rev. Frank W. Sanford, leader nt the Holy Ghost and Us" Relig- fous Society, has been indicted for the death of six members of that sect, who died of exposure on the yacht Coronet. Sanford refused to allow the yacht to go to port after being dismasted by storm. Religious funaticism figured in the cruise. THREE CARS 0!‘ HOIBSEEKEIS HERE 'rms MORNING Arriving here on the early morn- ing train were three private cars filled with homeseokers, They spent several hours looking over Lakeland and were much impressed with the city. They were in charge of 1and agents who were taking them to Zolfo and Fort Myers LOW RATES ALLOWED FOR TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION Jacksonville, Dee. 7. All the rail-| roads of the state are offering very low rates to Jacksonville and return, acount Florida Educational Associa- tion,; which meets here December 27- 29, These rates are among the low- est ever secured for the association. ) Application was made for them in August and a joint passenger tarift | issued by the Southern Tarift | Associatinn - Nov, N The rates| given therein appeared somewhat higher than those secured in previous years and steps were taken to get the announced rates still further re-| duced | After some correspondence | wuch lower scale of rates has been | secured, low enough, it is said, o] enable every teacher in Florida 19! attend The program is beinz printed and| an cffort will be made to place a copy in the hands of every teacher in the| state. Much consideration has ln'l"|| given to the selection of subjects for discussion and for the speakers !m'" each subject. The general program was prepared in outline by the whole | executive committee of the associa-| tion and the departmental programs came from the officers of the various departments. It is probable that an- other department will be organized when the teachers meet Reasonable hotel rates have also heen secured. The eSminole hotel has been secured. The Seninole hotel has complete list of rates at hotels and boarding houses will be announced this week. BISHOP HOSS AT TAMPA. Tampa, Dec. 7.—Bishop E. E.| Hoss, D. D.. of Nashville, Tenn, passed through the city last night en route to Key West. He left on the boat late last night for that place Bishop Hoss will return to the city Sunday afternoon and will preach at the Hyde Park Methodist church that night. He will be the guest of Rev. Cason and later will preside at the Florida annual conference, at Gainesville, next Wednesday. jeommittee investigating the h motion for new trial Lorson s, 0 HL Paterson, secured a |continued to the February term |ias secured gquartess in the :vi:h-nl, Mrs, Coffelt being infirm and | partially helpless. ler bed clothing caught fire from al | tire place ~ |AFTER BEET SUGAR GROWERS EOUSE WANTS TO KNOW WHAT MAKES SUGAR HIGH AND Exposure, (By Associated Press.) Washington, D. . Dec. 8. The Senate is not in session today. The committee investigating the Lorimer clection continned its hearings with witnesses for the defense on the stand. The House met at voon price of sugar heard T entatives of the Colorado beet sugar growers, who denied that foreicners were held in the fields in a siate of peon- age. Repr itative Moon, of ennsyhvania, denounced the reports, {e had a near-tight with Representa- ive Thomas, of Kentucky, during he committee meeting last flghl ' WED ON SKYSCROPER'S ROOF Texas Farmer Wanted to Do Scme- thing Romantic on Only Chance He Would Have. Waco, Tex., Dec. 7.—George Lem- terg and Miss Helen Arnold were married here today on the roof of the Acme Insurance building, twen- ty=two stories high and the tallest building in Texas. The couple came trom Temple to have the ceremony take place as high as possible. Lem- berg is a farmer, twenty-six years old. He said he had lived a staid lite and wanted to do something ro- mantic when he got the chance, as e never expected another oppor- tnity, SPECIAL TRAIN PASSES LAKELAND FOR ARCADIA \ special train with surgeons and | trained nurses on board left Jack- sonville yesterday afternoon at | 'clock, passing through Lakeland this morning about 0, hound for CASES DISPOSED OF IN COUNTY COURT 3everal Misdemeanor Cases and Two Civil Actions—Adjournment Tomorrow. Bartow, Fla.,, Dee, 8, 1911, The tollowing cases in the County Court have been disposed of: Viola dordon, carrying pistol without li- cense, mistrial; Sam Williams, dealer :n liquors, not guilty; Jim Mizelle, Tom Mizelle, Charley Watson, and dgar \Wate ssault and battery, pleas of guilty, and given $10 and costs cach or Y0 days; Remer Arm- strong, liquor dealer, plea of guil- iy, and given G months, which was suspended on condition that detend- Aant pay tine ot 3115 and obey prohi- nitory laws. The case of L. M. Futch v, J. M, reynolds, wherein the plaintift sued e detendant oy o aote made th 8 ‘ure the premiune on an insuranc aolicy, resuited in oo verdiet for the Aetendant. Rogers & Blanton rep- cosented the plainaft and - Eppes Fucker, Jdr., the defeadant, The plaintiff’s attorneys gave notice ol On a detault, H. K. Oliphant tor the plaintift in the suit of Johy Pai- verdict for $145.00 A few civil cases hay today and tomorrow, af ourt will adjourn for the term. The rest of the eriminal cases will - be been set for which the ART STUDlO TO OPEN TOMOR- ROW IN DRANE BUILDING Mrs, Jenunie Willits, of this city Drane imilding where she will conduct an stadiu, the Tormal openineg of which will oceur tomorrow after- woon. Mrs, Willits extends o coi- dial invitation to the ladies ol Lakeland to call tomorrow afternoon between the hours of 2 and 6 at I Room 201 in the Drane buildin where she will have on display a| iumber of articles suitable for Christ- rias presents, such as water color itings, painting on china, et 5. Willits will also give lessons in ainting, and those desiring to study imder her, shonld call at her studio MAY BE FOUL PLAY. | Tampa, Fla, Dec. & R E (o telt, husband of Mrs. R. E. Coff who was found partially cremated in her home north of the city several dayvs ago, stated yesterday that he i positive that his wife did not com- mit suicide, as has been a«uuml.,\':. believed. He declared that he be-| lieved the affair to have been an ac- 11, |over some business matters Arcadia, where those on board were hurrying to the bedside of Herbert| Fort, who accidentally shot himself | at that place yesterday afternoon, Mr. Fort's pistol fell from his pocket, the ball entering his side, inflictig a painful and serious wound. It was thought that an operation would have to be performed, and on that account a special train was or- dered to be run out of Jacksonville with surgeons and nurses on board. At Bartow J. A. Fort, brother of the injured man, joined the train, and he is now at his bedside Reports from Arcadia as we go to press are to the effect that it was found that an operation would not have to be performed, and that Mr. Fort was resting as well as could be expected. REVES THOUGHT T0 BE IN MEXICO !Urder Indictrent In U, S. For Violating Neutrality Laws and eBing Searched For. (By Associated Press.) San Antonio, Texas, Dee, N, It is reported that General Reyes, under indictment for violating the neutral- ity laws, and who disappeared from hiere early this week, is in Camargo, Mexico, twenty-tive miles from Lrownsville, Tevas. He is being sought by Mexican and United States secret agents. One report last night had him on way to Washington, . CLounder $5,000 bond TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR IN GEXN. COX'S ARTICLE A typographical error was made ig General Cox's article in yesterday's irsne in regard to the School Board loan. Instead of the £50,000 at 8 per cent, for ten years being $1.000, it should have been 10,000 The interest on $50,000 at ooper cent. for ten years s interest — on S18,7500 and the difference is $25.- From this take $1,500, cost of deal, and the amount saved in in- terest in ten years is $25.750 KILLING AT COLEMAN. Coleman, Fla., Deco T John A Jones, a middle-aged business man ind prominent in this section, was hot and Killed yesterday afternoon by Will Baxley., They had a dispute and the tragedy resuited Baxley has been placed ander ar- rest and was sent to the county jail at Sumterville. He savs he shoo fones in self-defense SEEKING JURY 10 55 He believes that | and that she fell to thej floor in trying to get ouni of the! building. He denies that there was | kerosene or gasoline on the place. Several officers, Mr. Coffelt stated, have told him that they Mrs. Coffelt was the victim of foul play. believe We are trying to give you a good Paper. Are you assisting us by tell- ing us any news item you may know? TRY PACKERY’ CAS[S' (By Associated Press) Chicago, 1. Dee. 8 - The sele tion of a jury continued to be the work of the ten Chicago meat pack- ers indicted for violating the Sher- man Anti-Trust Laws. WEATHER FORECAST Tampa, Fla.,, Dec. 8.—Fair tonight and Saturday. (Signed) GEO. B. WURTZ. toutdistanced his two NO. 32. INCREASE IN COTTON CROP MORE COTTON GINNED THUS FAR THAN LAST SEASON'S ENTIRE CROP. Washington, Dec. 8. he Census Gureau’s sixth cotton ginning report of the season, issued at 10 a. m, to- day and showing the number of run- wing bales, counting round as half bales, of cotton of the growth of 111 ginued prior to December 1, with comparative statistics to the mding date for the past years, is as follows: Bales ginned in United States round bales which figure in grand total 87,567; Alabama ginned Florida 74,018; Georgin Of Sea Island, Florida nued K 3 Georgin 1,288, Alabama none. Every cotton state except Arkan- Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennes- ginned more cotton than was grown in them during whole of lust year, STATE BOARD EDUCATION SELLS LAND Tallahassee, Dee, 7.-Tuesday the state board of education received bids for the sale of a half section of land which lies just north of Lake Okeechobee and which is classed as ordinary scrub land. The price at which the board sold the land, being the highest bid, was considered an extra good price for this kind of land. The total half section brought an average of $25.85 per acre. Som» months ago parties wanting to buy this land were offering but $4 per acre. The board's policy is to se- cure all competition possible iy or- der to get for the state the top notch price, TIRST NATIONAL'S STATEMENT MAKES FINE SHOWING The First Nat Bank has « statement in today's paper, issued in ordance with a call from the Comptroller of the Currency., The statement makes a splendid showing for this institution, which has achieved a remarkable success, founded on a liberal policy and sound business principles, PINELLAS ELECTED HER OFFICERS YESTERDAY ipa, Dec. 7. Returns from the n precinets i Pinellas county. which yesterday voted for county offi- cers for the first time, indicate a Leavy vote, with hard fought con- tests between all of the candidates. For county Board to be composed of five mem- bers - F. A, Wood, S. 8. Coachman, 0. T Railsback, .. D. Vinson and Jefferson T, Lowe, were elected, All three of the candidates for the County School Board we elected without opposition. . W, Wiecking had no opposition for Clerk of the Cirenit Conrt and received a hand- some vote M. M. Whitchurst had an easy vic- tory over J, (', Sims for riff and commissioners, the | Col. Leroy Brandon, of Clearwater, pponents for County Judge. The race for Tax A: o was de- between i, 8. John- son and Northrup, the latter winning by a scant margin. E. B. McMullen had no trouble in winning from his two opponents for the office of tax collector and For- mer County Commissioner of Hills- borough, A. C. Turner, of Clearwater won out over Joel MeMullen, form- erly treasurer of Hillsborough, for lro.wnu of the baby county. Dixie Hollins had no opposition for county school superintendent, Albert 3. Meares won out in the contest for supervisor of registration jand W. 0. Rousseau was nominated for surveyor The result of the election will be wired lo Governor Gilchrist early this morning and commissions for those nominated will be issued at once. There was no provision in the original bill for the nominating of the officers, but Governor Gilchrist decided that it would be the wiser plan to let the people have a hand ir naming the officials. cidedly ¢ ey T