Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, December 28, 1911, Page 1

ISSIA MAY TAKE MONGOLIA 0, HOWEVER, THAT RUS- 4N TBOOPS HAVE YET EN- TERED THE PROVINCE iy Associated Press.) burz, Dec. 28.—The Rus- office denies the report have entered Mongolia. of extending a Russian over Mongolia exists in but Russian diplomacy ive, and is adhering to non-interference in cis Day. oant families, making a total e turty people have reported The record is be- Smith & Is your 5 Dy i office of ndo Building. {va of the promoters to iion in Munn Park, ner will be spread a social time. After .5 will be made and band enjoyed. It will « large success and a tisement for Lake- will come from other Tenu., Dec. 27.—This city « hy a $150,000 fire last iy ry goods and one drug 1 of the fire is unknown. AT CEICAGO NEWS SAYS OF “BEVERLY.” gy leslin the famous dramatic it of the Chicago News 1In re- lig George Barr McCutcheon's ey writes as follows: Veorge Barr McCutcheon’s spark- mance “Beverly” hay been ex- usformed by «ve scholar- M. Baker into a delightful r last night. The beau- tures followed one after ¢ the costumes are uni- The scenes are piy- ¢ and full of romance. at there is a fine “An- sort of hattle scene inst one which s quite ! zenuinely thrilling as Sithern or Hackett cry minute detail of © 18 exact, elegant and nd for those who urge on of clean sentiment ture “Beverly’ I8 ! Studebaker Theatre, d production intact “ited at the Herron nuary 5th, HEODIST MINISTER AND MMILY wirg, ARRIVE TODAY Ay #0451 ¢ Jenkins and ~-onville, are expected fvland this afternoon '¥ their home, Rev. been appointed past- dist church here for A few ladies will 'y when they reach "4 serve them a nice it is the Intention of the church to give has been put in “ton and the pantry <hed, and it is the t this good famlily 'me that the mem- "4 and of other de- : 10 convey to them, ming will prove a ") themselves and the —0DD FELLOWS. " %% urged to be pres- 2t as the election ® Dplace. Visiting ¥ invited. Lodge. - E. ELLIS, Secy. ———— . sized alligator 1 $3.00, a small ““2 first National Bank, knives and other will pleass leave °r Phone 78. Published in the Best Town in the Best Part of the Best State. STRANGER ARRESTED AS HE CARRIED DYNAMITE. Pittsburg, Dec. 27.—“I'm going to clear myself. 1 will not take all the blame for this and the rest of them will have to take their medi- cine along with mc" is the utter- ance credited today to George Bridges,, a stranger arrested at Mon- tessen, Pa., while carrying a sultcase containing 72 sticks of dynamite and a roll of fuse. Bridges weakened under the police sweating to which he had been sub- jected, and according to the authori- ties, declared he would make a clean breast of it when taken before a magistrate for a preliminary hearing late this afternoon. THRONE AGREES T0 CONFERENCE CHINA'S FORM OF GOVERNMENT TO BE DECIDED BY NATIONAL CONFERENCE. (By Associated Press.) Pekin, Dec. 28.— The Chinese throne has agreed to Premier Yuan Shai Kali's suggestion to refer the question of future government for China to a national conference to abide its decision, which may be for a republican form of government. It is probable the imperial family will leave the capital in a few days. MANY GEORGIA DIVORCES. Atlanta, Dec. 27.—Figures just compiled from the Fulton county court house show that 392 divorce suits have been filed in Atlanta dur- ing the past year, and that of these 238 are already granted. Most of these divorces were on ‘‘ug- defended” cses, which allow the court practically no chance to refuse the applications. DAMAGE TO CITRUS FRUIT IN CALIFORNIA Rain Falling Today Causes Rejoicing, As it is Hoped It Will Reduce Injury. (By Associated Press.) Los Angeles, Calif., Dec. 28.—Fruit growers were overjoyed when rain be- gan falling today. They declared it would reduce the damage to citrus fruits by the recent cold snap. HAINES CITY DEPOT BURNS. The Atlantic Coast Line freight and passenger station at Haines City, Florida, was destroyed by fire last week. The fire was of unknown origin and was quite a heavy loss, as the freight house was crowded with shipments of every character await- ing delivery. This is quite unfor- tunate for Haines City coming just at this season of the year when busi- ness on the road is so heavy. ROBBER PIRATES MAKE RICH HAUL (By Associated Press.) Hong Kong, Dec. 28.—Sixty West River pirates attacked the British steamer Szyap and carried off sup- plies worthy twenty thousand dollars. None of the crew was harmed. CHILDREN BAPTIZED Dr. W. K. Piner came up from Tampa Monday, and spent Christmas with friends in Lakeland, and while here baptized the children of Mr. ani Mrs. Mclliwaine, and Mr. and Mrs H. G. Snook. MEXICO WANTS GOMEZ EXTRADITED (By Associated Press.) Mexico City, Dec. 28.—It is re-| ported that the Mexican governmen: is about to ask for the extradition of Emile Vanquez Gomez, former Minister of the Interior, from the United States. LAKELAND, FLORIDA, IMANY VICTIMS OF POISON| ~ KEEP MONGOLIA OVER FIFTY DEAD, PRESUM- ABLY FROM PTOMAINE POISONING. (By Associated Press.) Berlin, Dec. 28.—Over fifty deaths from ptomaine poisoning since the night of December 26 have occurred at the Municipal Shelter for the Homeless. Another fifteen desti- tute male inmates died during last night, while seventy others are ser- iously ill. Doubts are expressed whether the deaths are due to eat- ing of decayed smoked herrings which the homeless people had brought with them. The asylum sup- erintendent thinks the deaths are due to deliberate poisoning. The police have been unable to develop but little. Many of the victims suc- cumbed in half an hour after they were attacked. BIG TRUST WAS ENGLISUMANS’ PLAN English Promoter Suggested Giant Merger of Meat Packers’ Interests. (By Associated Press.) Chicago, 1l1s., Dec. 28.—Lord Pen- more Gordon, an English promoter, first suggested the merger of the packing corporations in the United States at a capitalization of $23,000,- 000 acording to Albert H. Veeder, a witness in the trial of the ten Chi- cago packers. The Englishman visit- here in 1902 and after directing the merger of several American indust- ries, called on Gustavus Swift and proposed the merger. Veeder is an attorney for the Swifts, ROPING CONTEST A SUCCESSFUL EVENT. The roping contest given for the benefit of the Lakeland Band and the Confederate monument on Christ- mas day at the baseball park was one of the most successful events of its kind ever held in Lakeland. The performance started at 2:30 p. m. with music by the Lakeland Citizen's Band. The first contest was a cigar race which was won by Mr, Ed Frazer. There were six entries in this race, and the prize was $5.00. The roping contest followed, with Mr. Fred Frazier and Mr. A. D. Fury contestants. Mr. Frazer is from Ok- lahoma and had challenged Mr. Fury, who is from Texas. There was a good deal of pleasant rivalry be- tween the two; and Mr. Frazer showed himself very proficient in the art of roping and tieing cattle hog fashion, however, Mr. Fury was champich of the day. The time of roping was as follows: Mr. Fury, 1.12, 1.9 and 1.7. Mr. Frazer, 1.9, 1.24 and 1.20. Experts say the time made by both gentle- men was excellent, and Mr. Fury admits that Mr. Frazer was an able opponent. In adition to the contest mention- ed there was a bucking mule exhi- bition and a boy's race. The music played by the Lakeland Citizen's Band was very much en- jcyed. The management of the con- test wish to thank all participants for their part in the evening's en- tertinment. Mr. Frazer has issued another challenge to Mr. Fury, and the con- test will probably be at an early date. AT THE STAR TONIGHT. The following interesting program will be the attraction at the Star Theater tonight: The Quest of Gold. Commey, the Canvassman. The Spider Family. The Unfinished Letter. Money to Burn. Good music and a fine show. Prices 5 and 19 cents. Mr. Vanderbilt takes his bride to 2 sait of rooms whose furnishings would command a rental of $40,000 per annum. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1911 CHINA CAN'T RUSSIA'S REQUEST THAT CHINA REASSUME CONTROL IS TURNED DOWN. Pekin, Dec. 28.—The Foreign of- fice today told the Russian Charge d’'Affairs that China is to comply with Russia’s request that unable China promptly reassume control of Mongolia. Russia’s action was in consequence of the proclamation of independence of Mongolia, and reports that the de- pendency of Turkestan would be cut The her from China at the same moment inability of China to assert authority in Mongolia leaves the way open for the extension of Russia's in- fluence and possibility of ultimate an- nexation, WRONG MAN BRANK ‘POISONED WHISKEY One Brother Attempts Suicide, and Other Comes in and Quaffs Poison Draught. (By Associated Press.) Philadelphia, Pa., Dec, 28.—Drink- ing poison tainted whiskey, prepared ty his brother with sufcidal intent. William Wilt died today. His brother John drank a portion of the mixture in a fit of remorse following a day ot celebration. While the doctors were working on him, William came home and found the deadly mixture which he mistook for whiskey and drank, dying shortly. John will live. DICKENS TO ADDRESS TEACHERS Indianapolis, Ind., Dec. 27.--In- diana teachers, jundr(-ds in number, gathered in Indianapolis today for the annual meeting of their State as- socition which will continue through the remainder of the week. Alfred Tennyson Dickens, son of Charles Dickens, the famous English novelist, i the headliner on the program and is scheduled to address the Hoosier schoolmasters and schoolma’ams on Friday. The importance of fresh air for children was emphasized at today's opening session, the speakers includ- ing Dr. Woods Hutchinson, of New York, who is known to magazine readers all over the land as a writer on health topics. EDISONIA THEATRE. The headliner tonight 18 “The Mask of the Red Death,” dramatized trom the writing of Edgar Allen Poe. In addition, a historical drama and a pleaing comedy all by the Ambrosio Company, which is a guar- antee of excellence, and a pretty in- dian romance, making a strong and well-balanced program. EXPERT OPENS LOADED SAFE IN POSTOFFICE. Warring, Mo., Dec. 27.—Joy came to Postmaster Smith here last night when an expert opened the safe which had been standing in the postoffice nearly a week, with an unexploded charge of mitroglycerine around the cracks of the door. Several thousand dollars in stamps and money in the safe were undisturbed. No one had been found who cared to risk opening the safe until the ex- pert arrived. He neutralized the ritroglycerine by pouring over it a chemical solution, afterward expldd- ing a dynamite cap on the door to prove that the glycerine had been rendered harmless. The nitroglycerine was poured in- to the safe by burglars, who were frightened away before completing thelr work. While the farmer in the frozen north is keeping busy with the fires and taking the icicles out of his whiskers, the Florida farmer is busy in his cane patch and his sweet po- tatoes, turning the cane into golden syrup and the potatoes into ready money. A word to the wise gnd you know the rest. GREEN BANANAS KILL BOY IN BROOKSVILLE o 27— Brooksville, Dec. “The two year old son of T. . Urquhart, agent of the Tampa Northern Railway, 18 dead and his little sister, five years old, is dying as the result of eating green bananas on Christmas day. Mr. Urquhart had a large bunch which he placed in the house to ripen and in some way the youngsters got hold of them, each child eating several. Dr. Coogler, who attended the child- ren, states that the green frult caused pernicious malaria, As Mr, Urquart came from Braden- town here two yerrs ago, the funeral of the little boy will be held in that plice. HEALTH OFFICER DISGUSTING CONDITIONS IN SEC- TIONS WHERE IMMIGRANTS ARE KEPT. (By Assoclated Press.) Albany, N. Y., Dec. 28, —-Governor Dix asked the immediate resignation of Dr. A, H. Doty, health officer of the Part of New York, as the result of an investigation which it is alleged showed a condition of ‘“gross in- competency and inexcusable negli- gence.” The Governor said the rooms where immigrants were kept shocked “one's sense of decency, and makes one ash- amed of his country. From Tampa Weather Station. Tampa, Fla.,, Dec. 28 (Special).-- Cold wave still well developed, will| cause constant frost and cold tonight. Heavy frost in north and central portions, and light frost probably to twenty-sixth parallel. Severe drops cast of the Appalachia, and ship- ments should be protected against freezing to low as ten degrees for next two days. The Interfor, west of the Mississippi, Is warming. WURTZ. BAD WRECK ON CHESAPEAKE & OHIO Fast Train Left Rails, Engineer and Fireman Killed, and Some Passengers Hurt. (By Associated Press.) Huntington, W. Va.,, Dec. 28— The C. & 0. crack train Number § left the rails at McKendree this morning. The locomotive rolled down the cmbankment and several coaches were derailed. The engin- ecr and fireman were killed and sev- cral passengers were slightly hurt. FAMOUS NURSE REACHES 90TH YEAR. Miss Clara Barton, famous the world over as a Red Cross Worker, has celebrated her ninetieth birthday anniversary. NOTED GEORGIAN CLAIMED BY DEATH (By Associated Press.) LaGrange, Ga., Dec. 28.—Dr. W. L. Givens, former chaplain of the Grand lodge of Elks, died this morning of paralysis at a local sanatarum, He was an intimate friend of John Bige- low and was aged eighty-one. MANY CATTLE PERISH IN LOUISIANA FLOODS. (By Associated Press.) New Orleans, L., Dec. 28 —More than one thousand cattle have been drowned in Cameron Parish during past few days, as the result of floods. FIRE WIPES OUT CANADIAN CITY (By Associated Press.) Cobalt, Out., Dec, 28.—Fire wiped out the business section of Golden City this morning, consisting of a dozen stores, a hotel and several saloons. OBSERVED SI. JOHN'S DAY MASONS INSTALL OFFICERS AND ENJOY A FINE BANQUET. St, John's Day was fittingly ob- served last night by Lodge No. 91, F. & A. M. by the annual election and installation of officers. There was a large number of members pres- ent and the following oflicers were duly elected and installed: . L. Love, W. M. . C. Owens, S. W, . H Mills, 3. W . M. Keen, Treasurer. . G. Arendell, Secretary. H. Weddell, Senior Deacon. W. Cornelison, Junior Deacon D. Leonard, Senior Steward. 0. 8. Van Huss, Junior Steward. After the election and installation of the above officers, the members re- paired to the banquet hall where a spread was enjoyed. The banquet was not a public affair, only th* members of the lodge being the par- ticipants, OFFICERS ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER J. A, Al The following oflicers of the Royal Arch Chapter were recently elected and installed: J. F. Wilson, H. P, H. E. Memminger, King. A, D, Leonard, Scribe, J. C. Owens, Treasurer, C. G. Arendell, Secretary. H. L. Swatts, C. of Host, J. H. Weddell, P. of 8. 8. L. A, Clonts, R. A, (. H. H. Mills, M.of 3d V. R. R. Sullivan, M. of 24 V. 8. F. Smith, M. of Ist V. TWO IMPORTANT CONVEN- TIONS MEET AT JACKSONVILLE Jacksonville, Dec, 27.—Littlo ro- mains to be done in preparation for the two conventions which are to take place here this week, and dele- gates to the Florida Educational As- sociation Convention and Amerlean Association of Passenger Agents Convention will find everything in readiness for them. The Educational Assoclation doele- gates have begun to arrive in the city, the first session being sched- uled to take place tonight, with an entertalning program outlined for opening the business matters por- taining to the organization. Equally as well prepared for re- ception of delegates is the local com- mittece on entertainment of the American Passenger Agents’ Asso- ciation. The delegates to that or- ganization will be arriving in the city next Friday for a two days’ sesslon, This convention I8 expected to bring two or three hundred people to Jack- sonville and the advanee bookings at the hotels show that expectations of the local committee are well founded. The business sessions of the Pas- senger Agents are to be held at the Board of Trade auditorium, and, as usual, that place Is being well fit- ted for their reception. The ad- dresses marking the opening program are certain to be Interestin ; and will bring together the largest crowds of the convention. 85 EX-CONGRESSMAN HERE. Rev. J. D Botkin, of Winficld, Kensas, is in Lakeland looking over the property of the Lakeland Good homes Co., as a representative of a number of people from Kansas who are contemplating purchasine tracts near Clay Center. Mr. Botkin is & Methodist minister, represented the State of Kansas as Congressman at Large in 1896 and was the Demo- cratic nominee for Governor in 1908, He 18 very much Impressed with the beantiful country surrounding Lake- land and it is hoped that he will des cide to come here to make his per- menent home. FINE HORSES FOR SALE. The Wilson Bros. are creating a great demand for first-class horses and mules. The sale stables at Adams stable are considered the lar- zest and best south of Atlanta. Come and see the car of stock tomorrow and take a fine horse home with you.