Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, February 3, 1912, Page 1

YO il gl THE LAKELAND EVENING TELEG Published in the Best Town in the Best Part of the Best State. : yoL. 1 LAKELAND, FLORIDA, “TURMI;A‘Y:;'EBBUABY&, 1912 o : No. 79 —— tee is followed, a great many who would otherwise qualify will not qualify, The State Committee in the past has made all regulations with regard to the paying of poll taxes in accord- fIXED DETAILS OF ELECTION JENOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COM- wIT7EE ARRANGED FOR FRIMARIES YESTERDAY. ance with the primary election law, and it is thought that the failure to Go :o this time was caused by an oversisht which can be remedicd The Chairman was instructed to take the matter up with the State Com- mittee with a view to getting a modi- b, 2.—The Democratic mmittee for Polk county Ly al noon, pursuant to ni: Hom, S. G. Wilson, \v. G. Jones, Auburndale: n. Lakeland; L. N. Pip- B. G. Mayo, Tiger . Hill, Secretary, Fori 12. Lancaster, of Chi- locted to take the place sumittee of L, H. Altman, woved out of the county \is place on the com- fication o fthe ruling made at recent meeting, the BLIZZARD AGAIN GRIPS THE NORTH Extremely Low Temperaiures Re- ported in‘Mnny Northern and Western Cities. K vmun read a letter from v of the State Committee . that the tormal call ry election has not yet ! und that the same would v the Campaign Commit- i 12 to be held on Feb- On this account, *he com- L«ht it best not to publish 4ol call until after receiving .| State call, and so author- {ven the Chairman to make terial changes in the call inty Committee as shall be sary by the State call. 4o 1l for the primary in this curty will, therefore, not likely be o4 until next week, or later. However, the business of the com- pittee was put in such shape as not o necessitate another meeting at an jarly date, and not probably uatil fter the primary. The formal call will show the date ten candidates will have to qualify ud this date will conform to the ate fived by the State Committee for he quilitying of State candidates. Tio ussessment of county candi- it s fixed as follows: State Sen- tr, §20; Representative, $10; unty Judge, $50; Prosecuting At- $55; Sheriff, $75; Clerk o’ Lo« ouit, $100; Tax Assessor, $75; av Colector, $90; Superintendent B E Instruction, $37:50; Sur- ¢ <2, Treasurer, $50; Commis- g ; Member of School Board, - « of the Peace, $1; Consta- o &1 Supervisor of Registration (By Associated Press,) Chicgo, Feb. 3.—The North is in the grip of a blizzard again. Four degrees below zero at Omaha, with six to eight inches of snow, and wind at 24 miles. Railway and traction service at St. Joseph, Mo., are para- lyzed. La Crosse, Wis.,, had a tem- perature of 29 below zero, the cold- est in thirty years. Des Moines is also in the grip of a snowstorm. LONG MISSING SON FOUND BY HIS FATHER, Live Oak, Fla., Feb, 2.—Homer Wimberly of Louisville, Ga., Is visit- rg his son Harry and family of this city. Mr. Wimberly and his son had not seen each other for about nine- teen years, and the son was mourned a8 dead, as the last heard from him was during the Spanish-American war, in which Mr. Wimberly was serving. It was only by chance that the father saw an item In the Sa- vannah Morning News recently con- cerning his son, and thus those long separated were brought happily to- gether again. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wimberly also have as their guests Mrs. J. H. Wimberly and her father, Mr, Cates, of Millen, Ga. SILVER TONGUED ORATOR IS SILENT (By Associated Press.) New York,! Feb. 3.—State Senator Thomas E. Grady, widely known in emocratic councils as “The Sllver- Tongued Orator of Tammany Hall,"” died today. BURNING W0ODS. U T nmittee estimates that this t will raise a revenue of at There is in the treas- s 12t over from the last pri- ar) tion, the sum of $467.45. i last primary election cost 0, it will be seen that the candidates will have ir assessments returned to However, it is the intention n ee always to keep some hand to be used in case of ‘7w v and candidates expecting w their defeat by receiving k the committee a large o ir assessment will likely ! 10 a disappointment. M. Keen, at the close of < tehdered his resignation - accepted, His successor ted at a future meeting mittee, liancaster appeared be- nimittee and asked for an * ol his candidacy for the umissioner of Agriculture sing the members ied to make application “nt to the office left va- leath of Hon. B. E. Me- 1*¢ o’ his appointment enter the race for the The committee voted o recommend the ap- { Mr. Lancaster to the As woods-burning season will soon be here, we publish the law on the subject for the information of the public: Section 3426, Revised Stat- utes of Florida: *Whoever sets fire to or burns any wild forest, woods, lands or marshes, except between February and March 31 of each year, or between the sald dates without giving two days' previous notice to all persons living within one mile of the place intended to be fired, shall be punished by imprisonment not exceeding sixty days, or by fine not exceeding one hundred doliars.” STEAMER ON FIRE OFF VIRGINIA COAST (By Associated Press.) Baltimore, Feb. 3.—Wireless dis- 14 ki ratches today report that an un- W ?! known steamer is on fire twenty ‘t1ison, Chairman, call-| pjjes northeast of Bodies Island, off tion of the committee to 1ions of the State Demo- wittee, wherein it is pro- " 4 person in order to be a T at the primary shall #5 poll tax ‘on or before turday of the month receding the day of vided, a poll tax is as- nst .rhe voter. This would ;;»1 taxes to be paid by ‘¢ pointed out that this Tespecting the holding of ‘:wu. that is, it is tha ton law, but it is mnot “lection law, for the pri- I law provides that the ¥ be paid not less than Tore the p;in-ry election. ‘i€ of the State Commit- revenue the the Virginia coast. The cutter Onedaga is hastening to burning vessel's assistance. DARROW ENTERS PLEA OF NOT GUILTY (By Associated Press.) Los Angeles, Cal,® Feb. 3.—Clar- ence Darrow, former chief counsel for the McNamaras, pleaded not guil- ty to the two indictments charging him with jury bribing. The pleas were entered after Judee Hutton had overruled the demurrer filed on be- half of Darrow and a motion to quash the indictments. . OUTBREAK OF TONG WAR CHINESE FEUD ON THE PACXF‘IC UNCALLED-FOR ATTACK ON THE COAST HAS AFFECTED A PRESS DEATH.-KNELL OF NUMBER OF CiTlIES. KIS HOPES. LAFOLLETTE (By Associated Press.) Feb, 3 dinner of (By 4 San Franc The coast tladelphia, The wind- cities from San Dicgo to Vanc fennd werslap of the the Pericdieal themselves conrorted by a Pullicl Chinese Tong war this morning, fi < the outbreuk last v t of nos toricus feud .actions, when o mems Ler 6f one clan was killed after hig| Do: confederates had beaten membe®| Foil o1t of the rival faction who was lx‘,\‘ini Moty te collect a gambling debt, These wars usually last a carly this s’ Association wits marked by sharp de- low nunciation of Senator La Folletie by Steitz, the toast-master. La cdna long speech devoted to pewer and an impeachment ) asserted that |«‘“’ newspapers had from the time and result in many deaths. OB honest, impartial stand of other days, account of the secretiveness of thefto Lecome the tools of special inter- Chinese few prosecutions are likely | ests at the expense of the public, and to result. of the daily Dross, receded that magazines as a class are the only publications .ree to what they please, Vien he finished Steitz remarked: “1 shall not attempt to come to the Washington, Feb. 3.—The first] derence of the newspaper, which has heavy guns of the Republican pre-|just hoen foolishly, wickedly and un- convention campaign will be fired on | truthfiilly assailed.” the night of February 12, Lincoln’s] | Follette made no sign of hear- birthday. 'Iln.' Steitz' remarks, President Taft will speak in New| Stvitz, in an interview, said: “If York; Attorney General Wickersham|there had been more time, 1 would will speak in Milwaukee; Secretary|have said something stronger. The MacVeagh will speak in Lansing,|dinner, during which we thought we Mich.; Senator Townsend, of Michl-|would josh the statesman, ended in gan, will speak in Detroit; Repre-la calamity. It was a tragedy for La sentative McCall, of Massachusetts,| Follctte's hopes. He has wiped him- will speak in Minneapolis, and Repre-|gelf off the map. Undoubtedly he sentative Hines, of Maine, will speak|came to make the address of his life. in Portland. When it developed into an infamous The White House had no part In|slander of newspapers and a wallow- arranging the program, but is not|ing in sycophantic praise of the mag- unaware that thess Republican lead-|asines, I realized the man had over- ers are speaking on the same day . |stepped his mark.” MEN AND RELIGION (MUSN'T FIRE ON FORWARD MOVEMENT| AMERICAN TERRITORY Opening of Campaign Will Begin at|Uncle Sam Warns Mexicans They Jacksonville on Sunday, Must Confine Troubles Within now Eay FIRST BIG GUN FEB. 12 February 11, < Their Border. Jacksonville, Feb. 3.—The real (By Associated Press.) opening of the Men and Religion Washington, Feb, 3.—-Col. Edgar Forward Movement campaign in|gz Steever, commanding the Fourth Jacksonville will see its begining Cavalary at El Paso, was instructed Sunday, February 11, when a mass[to prevent the firing into Amerlean meeting will be held in the afternoon territory by Mexican mutineers. The at 3:30 o'clock ,at the Snyder Memo- | Mexican government has been warn- rial church, the First Methodist]|ed not to permit its troops to fire church, the First Baptist church, the|across ‘the border. The orders are First Presbyterian church, the Union largely the result of an exchange o Congregational church and the First telegrams between Governor Colquitt Christian church. All the subjects [of Texas and President Taft, Casas Bible study, boys’ work and train- Grandes, a town which figured large- ing. evangelism, social betterment|jy jn the last rebellion, is reported work, missions and community exten- | 1o have gone over to the rebels. sion work, will be discussed. The campaign proper will take|ILLINOIS DAY CELEBRATION place February 18 to 25. During this TO BE HELD THIS EVENING period meetings will be held daily in the churches named, as well as in shops, industrial plants and theaters, for the benefit of the public. During the campaign it is alto- gether .probable that a large number of delegates {rom the different cities of the State will be here in attend- ance. Both laymen and ministers will come here to study the methods employed. They will return and in- augurate four-day campaigns in their home cities. Everything is in readiness for the Ilinois Day celebration, which takes place this evening in Munn Park. The supper will occur between five and six o'clock and after the supper aMdresses will be made by Messrs. W. F. Hallam, H. J. Drane, M. F. Heth- erington and John F. Cox. Mr. C. A, Burridge will give a recitation, after which the Citizens' Band will give a coneert, A long table has been placed n the park o nwhich the ladies will spread the supper, and which will be enjoyed by probably one hundred people. CAN EVEN CATCH FISH WITH ANKLES DOWN HERE DeBERRY WINS IN SUIT AGAINST LUDDEN & BATES. Tampa, Feb. 2.—After a trial last- ing more than a week, during which the case was hotly contested day after day, the suit of J. F. DeBerry vs Ludden & Bates Music Co., was con- Murdaugh spent a few days last week cluded this morning, when the jury |at Eagle Lake, camping in Mrs. oJhn- returned a verdict in favor of the|son's bungalow. Thursday they went plaintiff for $1,441.11. This has|fishing and Mrs. Johnson was rowing been one of the most tedious suits|and Mrs. Murdaugh said she was 70- brouxht in the Hillsborough county|ing to troll. So she tied the troil circuit court for some time, as it in-|line to her ankle, and in a few min- voived examination of a great mass|utes there was a sharp pull which of accounts, books and office.records. | nearly threw Mrs. Murdaugh ont of Notice of motion for new trial was|the boat. Mrs. Johnson held Mrs given by H. P. Baya, attorney for|Murdaugh in the boat while she the defendant. MacFarlane & Chen- pulled in the fish, which was a four- cey represented the plaintiff it the|teen-pound perch.— Bartow Record. suit. BAND MEMBERS, ATTENTION' There will be the regular services All members of the Citizens’ Band|in the Presbyterian church at 11 a. are requested to Wmeet tonight a‘* the|m. and 7 Pp. m. Rev. W. P. Chal- band-room in full uniform to §ill en-|mers will preach at both = gagement. morning theme: “The Tragedy of Calvary.” A cordial invitation is ex- tended to the public to attend these servicek. Mrs. J. A. Johnson and Mrs. J. P. AT THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH E. C. ANGELL, President. WM. ANGELL, Sec'y. . OFF THE MAP CAMP-MEETING. The Free Methodist holding an old-time camp-meeting on North Kentucky avenue and Magno- lia street. Campers are coming in rom various parts of the State and country and a good attgndance is expected. Reve W, AL Sellew. o1 Jam wn, N. Y., who is one of preached last night, ard will be here until the clese of ting, February 11, Oth- re present from abroad, stin om r the mect- You are invited. NEGRO SUES people are their tshops, Lhe camp o worker and will ing o suecess, WHITE FARMERS) ‘this week whereby he becomes Alleges They Were Members of Mob Which Inflicted Injuries on Him, (By Associated Pre Montgomery, Ala,, Feb, 3. -Ben Salter, an aged negro of Pensacola, Fla,, through the United States Dis- trict Attorney, filed a suit for $70.- 000 against seven prominent white farmers, whom he charges were members of the mob which in 1910 drove him and his family from their home and burned the house, foreing them to leave the State. PIONEER CITIZEN PASSED AWAY THIS MORNING Oune of Polk county's pioneer citi- zens, Mr. John Keen, Sr., passed away this morning, after a lingering illness of several months, having been a sufferer of stomach trouble. He died at his home in the vicinity of Youmans, where he has lived for many years. Mr. Keen is an uncle of Mr. J. M. Keen, of this city, and a brother of the latter's father, Mr. Jesse Keen. He has lived in Pol kcounty for many years, and is widely known. He leaves a wife and three children to mourn his loss, The funeral will be conducted to- morrow morning at 10 o'clock at thé Mount Tabor church, INVITE NATIONS T0 PANAMA EXPOSITION (By Associated Press.) Washington, Feb, 3.—The Presi- dent has signed the proclamation in- viting other nations to participate in the Panama Exposition at San Fran- clsco, in 1915, to celebrate the open- ing of the canal. CITIZENS' BAND PLAYED AT DADE CITY THIS WEEK The Bowman Realty Company conducted a sale of lots at Dade City on Thursday and Friday and engaged the Lakeland Citizens' Band to play for them, twelve members going up for the occasion, Many compliments were heard on the excellent musie furnished. The Bowman Realty Company paid all the expenses of the band and paid them $30 a day. Those who went up were: Messrs, B. Janowski, Pat Flanagan, Carl Kern, Thomas Holbrook, Charles Dayton, Walter Weatheriord, Roy Melntyre, John Castocki, Herman Flanagan, Geraldy Mitchell, R. G. Paterson, Wil- liam Emmerson. NEGROES THREATEN T0 LYNCH NEGRO (By Associated Press.) Decatur, Ala., Feb. 3. The ne- Jountain Heights, a vil- lage near cre, have threatened to Iynch Johr Bailey negro, who shot his wife and then cut off Bailey is in groes of another her head with a razor. MR. NONK BUYS VALUABLE PROPERTY Mr. T. II. Monk, proprietor of the Lakeland Book Store, closed a deal the owner o one of the choicest pieces of property for residence purposes in the city. This property is at the corner of lowa avenue and Lime street, and overlooks Lake Morton. Three building lots are embraced in the tract, which Mr. Monk purchas- ed from Mr. Guy Wilson, assistant cashier of the Ctate Bank. DR. BROUGHTON T0 BE HERE CELEBRATED MINISTER WILL BE ONE OF THE CHAUTAU- QUA ATTRACTIONS. With a =plendid program arranged for the cominz Chautaiaqua Ascembly the management learncd that Dr. Len G Bronghton had aceepted a call to the grear chiurch of London, England, and we migit not have the this pleasure ol hearing foremost preacher and lecturer another year planned. Tmmediately working we had they started the wires to that he should appear on our pro- gram ere leaving our Southern States, A telegram was received this morning assuring the manage- he would lecture for fs February 21 and 22, and Len G Brouzhton's name is added to the splendid array of talent already se- cured. With the building of the great Institutional Church at Atlan- ta, Ga,, his influence and power in this country has been felt in, per- haps, a greater measure than any other man, He can lecture as well as he can preach and his broad knowledge, masterful mind, charm- ing manner, sharp wit, and ability to charm all will be a rare delight you may never again have the oppor- tunity to enjoy. The programs will be iIn your hands the coming week, and ev- ery Lakeland citizen should make an effort to have all friends Interested in the excellent talent presented. Send them to your friends away from hore and urge them to come and enjoy this Chautauqua with us, Remember that Dr, Len G. Brough- ton has been added to the list. Season ticlets with reserved seats are in the hands of many of the Chautauqua directors and should be procured early. Special arrange- arrangements are being made where- by the reserved seats will be compe- tently handled and kept apart from the regular season Heket-holders' seats and those securing reserved seats will be the fortunate ones in good places. These reserved seat tickets will only cost you flve dollars for the entire assembly, You may thus hear about sixty programs for that price, as each morning, after- noon and evening has a double pro- gram, Thus you will pay eight and one-third cents each for these enter- tainments with a reserved seat, Can you afford to miss it? ment that IF MAPLE SUGAR CROSSES STATE LINE IT IS PURE. Washington, Feb. 2. Anything branded “maple sugar’” or “maple sy- rup” is the genuine article, if it is sold outside the State in which it is made, according to statements made before the House Committee on Agri- culture by Dr. Harvey W, Wiley, chief chemist of. the Department of Agriculture, “If an article marked ‘maple sugar* or ‘maple syrup’ has crossed a line, it is certain to be pure, br. Wiley. State where it its purity, but w found outside the § The Government is keeping a «lo: watch on interstate shiprients of ma- frequent said “We cannot go into the is made and insure can when it is e of its origin.” ple products and making analysis of samples taken by inspecs tors. As a result of searching study into the methods o° making maple syrup and sugar, the exports ¢ now detect any adulteration amounting to 5 per cent. WEATHER BUREAU CLOSES THE ARCADIA STATION. After endeavoring during the past year to obtain satisfactory daily tel- ceraph service from Arcadia, the weather bureau yesterday discontine wed the local reporting station which was established there in November, 190K, During the past year the telegraph service has been very inadequate, and no inducement that the weather burean could offer this year was suf- ficient to obtain satisfactory service from that point with sufficient promptness for the purpose of the weather bureau. Aiter making every effort for the past three months to secure this service the department on yesterday closed the station at Ar- cadia.—Tampa Times. o e e e o A A i ——