Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, January 31, 1912, Page 1

L1 MEET FRIDAY 77 EXECUTIVE BODY Witd 23 PRIVARIES AND FIX ASSESSMENTS. . 30.—Hon. S. G. Wil- of the County Demo= o Ccmmittee, has call- of the committée for The committee I8 to er at noon on that l alled togeth ‘e members on the committee are, I Commissioner’s District No. 1, N. Pipkin and J. E. Lancaster; ) Ccmmissioner’s Distriet No. 2, Mayo and G. T Gill; {rom Com- joner’s District No. 3, 8. G. Wil= and W. G. Jones; from Commig- or’s Distriet NoO. 4, Henry Tandy J. T. Miller, and from Commis- r's District No. §, C. M. Clayton Jehn M. Keen. ebusiness before the committee Il be the issuing of the eall for the mary election on the dates fixed by state Committee and the assess- ot of the candidates for the differ- offices. bere will necessarily be ome va- ey on the committee to be filed, law provides that & member of committee can not be a candidate| ofice in a primary election, @n ritore Mr. John M. Keen, since s announced for the office of k of the circuit court, will h‘n‘_ve sever his connection with the com- tee. It is likely that Mr. Keen's essor will be elected at the forth- ping meeting. lies Met With , E. C. Davis Y esterday ! he regular meeting of th W. C. U. was held Tuesday afte 3 [sovex PriraNs oX THE BENCE. | LAKELAND, FLORIDA, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 81, 1912. ICOUNTY COURT NEXT TUESDA LIST OF JURORS WEO WILL SERVE AT TERY CONVENING' NEXT ~ WEER. On account ¢f Municipal Judge J. A. Cox being ill and Mr. M. G. Munn, President of the Council, also being confined to his home by sickness, it Toll ‘Sa the 1ot o Mr, W. P. Pillans, vice-president of the City Council, to hold court this morning, The manner in which Judge Pillans dispatched the various cases would have done credit to a much . older band at the business, and being a groceryman who does business on a / Bartow, Jan, 30.-—The regu{af February term of the County Court cosh ‘Basts he dinnt Kuow snythug will convene next Tuesday, the GtH else but to fineeverybody who cama|0f February. The following men before him, and as a result the city |have been summoned to serve as ju- coffers were sweiled cousiderakly, rors during the term of court: C. B, LEADERS PROMISE . 2 o comom et Mot OHIO FOR TAFT liams, J. A. Williams, J. D. Bent-mzt President’s Visit to Buckeve State R. V. Bryant, J. A. Fort, Luther') Fulghum, Charley H..Autrey, J. A. Results in-Assurances of Their Support, Voyles. " | DEATH RELIEVES Mfl& Columbus, 0., Jan. 31.—President Taft will go back to Washington to- mOorrow with assurances from the ma- jority of the. State Republican lead- ers that Ohlo will send a delegation to the Chicago convention pledged for him. This is the declaration of Fort Myers Lady, Burned by Gasc- line Explosion, Died Early This Fort Myers, Jam, 31.—After i teen hours of terrible suffering, ers here today, later going to Akron.|. He leaves there toinght for Wash- ; ' 3 cup, * | sasoline, contained water, Mrs. W | #lns poured the contents into a pai the stove, and » terrible explosion followed. Mrs, Wl:sluml ant 1y enveloped in flames, and with year-old baby she ran to the p Thinklng that Mrs. E. €. Davis. M Adair's the place appointed, the unfavorable weather, it was| 5 bught best to Hold "}’fimi : rer the center of town. S o The meeting was opened by the eeident, with the usual devotional reises, The minutes o the last ing were read and approved. inesy was then taken up. Afe bgements were completed for the ertainment of Mrs. George Neleon, o will arrive in the city Wednes- Iy afternoon, Thursdy morning at §:90 as ¥ of the W. C. T, U. members 0 can will meet at the school aud- um to participate in the presen- lon to the school, of several cop- of the Ten Commandments.” The entation will be made by Mrs. ureday evening at 7:30, Mrs, ¥l give an address on ower Mission Work” (which in- % charitable work) in the W. C. U. A splendid musical program Tomised by the committes on pro- W, Mrs. Angell, chairman, = Mrs. "er will have charge of the deco- o1, assisted by Mrs. B. C. Davis the officers of the Loyal Temper- % Legion, Lurline Pillans, Edith “on, Orrie Lee Coleman amd pdred Morse, g betition for the w of the T-State Commerce B} was sign- b all members present. It i @ the petitions distributed to the erent congregations, will be sign- P and sent at once 'to Miss Min- © Neal, 27 Bast Bay street, Jack- Ville. The fight 4g now on in Con- hn matters of interest were dis- _ 4ud some plans made, After ery ln'n-resthg meeting a closing o oftered by Mre. Darracott: Iried to meet W h Mrs, gy, M’M 13, MRS. H, B. MORSE, Press Superintendent. DATG XISTERIOUSLY 3 DISAPPEARED ngh:. . oms thinks that by " Deen Kebt from writ oy er mother by her I' kn his ing A hus- b let gy e CReUL Wrlte if he ety on a'c;‘:;:i:.. Wacker loft 1S wite's mopy London, Jan. 31—The edict of ab-| dication of the Manchu throne has been signed according to & message from Tientsin. The eourt will not quit Peking for a month, it is said, as the Manchu tropps in the garni- gon’' threaten to shoot royal family if they attempt to leave the ¢ity. CAPT. JOHN HINES DEAD, Auburndale, Jan. 31.—Capt. John Hines, one of the leading eitizens of Aubufndale, dled yesterday after an illness of some time. Captain Hines had lived here for a number of years and enjoyed the respect and esteem of a large number of friends, who are reined to learn of his death. The funeral services were held to- day, and were attended by a large concourse of friends. MRS. IRVIY CLASSIFIES lite, but to no avail, death’ her sufferings about 2 o'eloc morning. A 4 * Mrs. Wigging' body passed through Lakeland on the noon 'train, accom- panied by the grief-stricken husband, Who ‘was taking the remains to his ment was made this afternoon. here and,in other portions of the county who deeply sympathize with him in his great sorrow. WOMAN ACQUITTED FOR Miiton, Fla., Jan. 30.—The case of the State versus Mollie Nobles, tried for the murder of her husband Jast March; was settled Jate Saturday af- ternoon when the jury sitting on the case returned & verdict of not guilty. The case proved ome:of the most in- LIQUOR OPPONENT Washington, Jan. 31.~“Men are the Circuit Court. divided into three classes: men Who| * Mys, Nobles’ explanation of the love lguor, men who sell liquor and|deed. was self-defense; that her hy the politicians, who are on both sides b‘"lm betm a persistent user of of the question,” said Mrs. 1, F, Ir.| nioxicants and continued to abuse her, when finally she grew tired of vin, of Georgla, to the House Com- |y, abuse and shot him just as ho was mittee considering the bill forbidding about to make another,assault upon ‘be shipment of liquor into “dry”her with the butt-end of a' pistol. terrtory. A delegation of W. C. T,|Evidence showed that the deed was U. women, with a few men continued | (181 justifiable and the jury re- the argument in favor of the bill[turied & verdiet wihich resulted in Mrs. Irvin's statement was approved|the liberation of the defendant. by Representative Norris, z " IWANTS GOVERNMENT T0 OWN UTILITES (By Associated Press.) Washington, Jan. 31.—A bill for government ownership of railroads, telephone, telegraph and express com| pandes was introduced by Representa- tive Berger, Boclalist, PRETTY CALENDARS, The State Bank has tavored this office with several pretty calendars, which they are presenting their pat- rons this season. The calendars are handscme pieces of workmanship and reflect credit on the institution. JAPANESE SETTLING IN LOWER CALIFORNIA (By Associated Prua.)v‘ which was first dfscovered as it burst ‘Washington, Jan. 31.—The State|through the roof of the machinery Dgp;npent'ls tolinvestigate the re-|room at 2 o’clock this morning; caus- ports of @ Japanese colony to beé es-{'ed a $10,000 Toss at the Waynesville tablished in lower California. It the| Waod Manufacturing Company. The Japs are to settle as individuals {t planing mill, furnitore factory, dry will fiot .be afviolation of the Moni-|kilng and two box cars on the siling toe Doctrine. If the colony is to be|were consumed. An immense plle of FIRE AT WAYRESVILLE, .| every time.” WIGGINS SUFFERINGS| | old home at Youmaxs, ‘where inters] Mr. Wiggins has many friends| o BURNING WORDS CALLS TOWN LORIMER'S LAWYER WHEN LATTER ASKS IM- PERTINENT QUESTIONS. . (By Associated Press.) Waskington, Jan. 81.—Verbal BANKRUPTCY PETITION ¥ILED AT TAMPA Two petitions in bankruptcy have been filed in United States Court James L. Wells, mershant and tur- pentine operator of Polk county. through Attorneys McMullen & Mc- liabilities at $25,945.63 and asseéts at $18075.14, In a petition filed by h 125} for Bahitor Thomas E, Hamilton, jeweler, of Fort sparks flew when counsel for Se Lorinier started to examine Detectiva [Myers, through Parkhill & Jackson, William Burns, who is & witness' in|the llabilities are stated at $12,070.- the Lorimer investigation. Burne|s¢ and the assets at $5,248.87.— took offense at what Attorney El- Tampa Tribune. dredge Hanecy, Lorimer's lawyer, ask- s @d ‘him, and shouted: “I think my roputation ecmpares with yours, and MSI Of T“t A . - T'll hand that to you e v - 18 even better, [I'll han BATI[ES’“P MA'N[ The .quarrel was stop- Remains of Wreck Will Be Floated ped by Chairman Dillingham, of ths committee, before anything of inter- “Out of Harbor and Sunk in the Gulf of Mexico. i was brought out. SATURDAY WILL BE. ILLINOIS DAY bration Postponed on Account of (By Associated Press.) ‘Washington, Jan. 31.—According to G. N. Bixby, chief engineer, all that is left of the Maine will be float~ Rain Monday Will be Held on [¢d out of Havana harbor and sunk : / ; In the Gulf by March, Ist, unless un- i Saturday. - foreseen difficulties are experienced. The 11linois Day celebration, which The third ship has already been suak. 8 to have been held Tuesday even- g AT g g hgs been postpomed until Satur- WEATHER FORECAST, of.this week, when a more ex- : A ded’ program than was at first Tampa, Jan. 31 .=falr tonight and nned will be rendered. Thursday; ‘ frost in exposed places; supper will be spread between | slowly rising temperatyre Thureday, 1 ; ‘clock in the evening in > 3 &« WURTZ. fanji Park, and afterwards several b4 will be made by promivent ctls ,"and music will be rendered by he Citizens' Band. Those people, ¥ho have ever lived in Illinols will e Welcomed at the supper, provided g brlng § hamper of good 1k the publie geterally s invited to e WATTERSCN S DISCUSSING ettors yesterday, stated ho acted not only ‘with *Harvey's approval, but with his assistance. He said Harvey declared that Watterson's version of the Manhattan Clab incident was “perfect.” The Kentuckign further said that Wilson's fallure to submit the lssues of veracity to outside par- Hlea ‘was 4 conlession that “he dare Messrs, Carpenter and Jackson, sales ngents of the Kimbrough Sys- A Overhead Irrigation Company of Lagkeland, ¥la,, have had phenomenal iccess in placing the stock of this| not face the facts.” SPRporation. i In conelusion, Watterson sajd: “'As * They began their 'cafipalen for) (o these Democrats, who made & hero |subscriptions on the 22d inst, and|of Wilson because of his break with up to date have applications for| Farvey, how chall they square them- (134,000 of the $200,000 = capital]3elves with the eternal verities, mow stock subgcribed and the initial pay-|that they -learn that Wilson and Hur- ment of 25 per cent. paid in. v vey are weeping on one ano‘her's Mssers. J. L. Bass and §. P, Coal- | bosom?” JURV HAS CASE - som, President and Vice-President, respectively, of the Georgla Overhead :ir‘llg;lon Company, of Rome, Ga., ar- od in the-city this morning and f \ after a thorough investigation of the Of Wf an Kimbrough' System Overhead Irriga- el Company, they” subscribed for {By Assoclated Press,) $20,000 of the capital stock. Newark, N. J., Jan, 31.—The cdse fhe Georgia Overhead Irrigation|of Allison McFarland, accused of wife 2 + '@ $200,000 corporation ‘of | murder by ‘the substitution of poison Home, Ga., are under contract with| or medicine, went to the hiry this q:;kmml\u? people to handle their | afterncon. The State contends that system exclusively throughout the|his love for & s s o ey a stenographer caused » Texas and Florida, which|the way. Kimbrough corporation;retain. | »Many of the leading business men of Lakeland have availed themselves of opportunity of acquirizg some PANAMANIANS HOT AT COLUMBIAN AGENT' ———— (By Assoclated Press.) Panama, Jan. 31.—Public demon- stration significant of feeling against Columbia was made last night, in front of the residence of the Colum. ban confidential agent. A crowd of Papamanians, angry at an article the Lawrence, Mass., Jan. 31, Josepli| *6°nt had written, casting reflectons 4. Diter and Artuo Glovanndtt, lead- against Panama, gdthered in front of 78 Jnithe textile strike, arrested last | 149 BOUSS, where they hooted:Colgm- Mgt connection with the-shoot. | P& featitig a great disturbance ua- g of an. Itallan woman during the Ul dispersed by the police. Hots, pléaded not guilty of murder swem - ISTRIKE LEADERS PLEAD NOT GUILTY /“MRS. TAFT GIVES DINNER, ‘Washington, Jan. 30.—In the ab- (By Assoclated Press.) Los Angéles, Jan. 81.—Despite the FRANKLIN WITNESS AGAINST DARROW (By Associated Press.) Qua of the President, Mrs. Taft pre- sided glone at the annual State din- mer glven at the White House last night to the justices of the Supreme|ab; Court and their wives and other generally accepted The President will In the capitai State. fun that Bert H. be back | Franklin, a former detective for the In time for the mnext|McNamara defense, Which e the congres-|for Jury Bribing, v will be the princi- «}q‘ be held mext|pal witness for : the State in the Maullen, filed a petition. stating his| | % boris Mayes. excepting the States of | him to wish to put bis wife out of | AW sence of an official etatement 1t 18 { ferin; kerceene or under. Indictmant { the traglc deaths; NEWS 0 THE SCHOOL HONOR ROLL OF PUFILS AND SOME OBSERVATIONS OF THE PRINCIPAL. These, whose names appear beiow, bave made 90 per cent. or above im scholarship and perfect in deports ment and punctuality: Grade XII, None. i Grade. XI. ~‘None. Grade X. Esther Heath. Licyd Hooks. Grade IX.; ™ Tunnoe Bryant. Lela How$. Grade VIIL Leon Jackson. Lurlene Pillans, Laura Underwood. Grade VII-B, Mary Sue McRae. Lottie Bryant. Orrie Coleman. * Harley Gifford, Virginia Luts mmon - "Blanche i B4 Holbrook, .o ttie M. Park, """ ‘Mildred Morse. Addle Bailey, Roy Mitchell. " Mabel Mathias. Mollle 'Weaver, Weaver, | - - Annie. Laurie Waring. . ! Norris Upson. ' Henry Secatr. * Chrisolene Wright. Mildred Klausmeler, Irene Milton. s Wood Nowlin, i Grade V-B, D. H. Sloan. Bsther Gill. Louise Pantley. ‘| John Will Franklin, Henry Combs, - Grade IV-B. Louise Rogers. Vera MitcHell. Rosalla Weaver, @rade III.B, Myrtle Mouts. Clifford Wilson, Helen Woods., Tyler Jackson. Clark Perry. Parents, we are endeavoring. to make this one of the best schools in - Florida, and we can not do so unless you meget us hajt way. We are dreaming of & flag for the ' schoal building, yes, we are dresming of a campus fence that will keep the cows, horées, hogs, wagons, buggles, auto- mohligs, ete., off of our campus, also, ¥ are dreaming of a nice campus. ed_with blue-grass, ornamented oncrete walks. We are going to wake up and find this dréam to be a reality because we. as teachers and students (with your co-operatign), . can do the work ourselves, Your town fs measured by your churches 8rd your ‘school. . The same publie pirit, the same energy that is be- th‘:n? the school and the churches. s a4t same public gpirit and that is behind the ::wn. En b home study and above all, visit your. schiool. We will extend to you 'the lad hand of welcome, CHAS. M, JONES, Priti. SEVERAL DEATHS IN STATE CAUSED BY USE OF (¢ ——— A Httle child ‘was bu ; last week in Tampa, o yrrumh?‘ o: I Daytona suecunided to severe burds’ « Saturday, and yesterday Mrs. Wig- i gins, of Fort Myers, was’ burned 80 terribly that desth relievea her suf 28 at an'early hour this morn« In almost -avery Instance either sesaline. hew figured in sad and’