Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, February 5, 1912, Page 1

Published in the Best Town in the Best Part of the Best State. LAKELAND, FLORIDA, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1912 LX) OF BIG RED BERRY ¥EAT IS DOING IN STBAWBEBRY INDUSTRY IN GOOD OLD WINTER TIME. today shipments of will be made daily from ming points until the wson, instead of three as has been the case ¢ of January. Lla:t tri-weekly shipment quarts of the luscious corward from this section, 1es Lakeland, Galloway, thleen, all of which is jus of eight miles, and . weeks this will be in- . or four-fold. obtained at this time .n 20 and 60 cents in markets; the growers nd 25 cents net on each | . planted in September and the early varieties the latter part of No- pe strawberries form a + menu on Thanksgiv- 1 usually there are some wents made about that 1 until about the mid- yuary, when the movement e pronounced, reaching February and March. on, omitting shipments in and counting only what srward in refrigerator box- 560,000 quarts of er- rom this vicinity—the \wherry territory around and extending as fay as + miles distant, av net price received by v.r= who shipped from Lake- U0 cents a quart. Some < (Jid better than this, aver- cents a quart on the rop b winter and spring at thousand dollars from mdred nto this territory rrawherries alone. tormation of people in ve have ascertained the 2 an acre of straw- the purchase of the the berries at acre of lelivery of latform. An ree miles from the . purchased anywher: This land is us- 10, 20, and 40 acre { one wished to experiment however, an acre of conld be rented for a If the season is a rl no replanting has to 50 will cover the cost of ; however if conditions are le—1to0 much or too lit- cost of plants will be worth of fertilizer ient, and the cost of land, setting out the inging it to bearing will maunt to $25. One man can for one acre, and with the a few boys during the 1son, the berries can be d and delivered at the ~tation for five cents per estimate made by a con- -rower on the net proceeds tom one acre is $600. In ces, however, a great is done, 1y $100, %0 PROMINENT VISITORS IN LAKELAND TODAY inent visitors to Lake- e Hon. W, H. Milton, * the office of Governor s Lewis, probably one known politicians in lemen are being shown ¥ by Mr. H. H. Mills, “ enthusiastic advocate of ¥ of Mr. Milton for the iip. Mr. Milon is making nary tour over Florida ¥ to taking up his cam- hroughout the State. 't a speaking tour this iz that he would return in and place his claims be- ople of this eity and sec- Vis Is interviewing the vot- *d to his candidacy for * the National Convention ‘ale at large. He states meeting with great encour- Both Mr. Lewis and Mr. ‘“i'¢ on the evening train | cution o [THE ILLINOIS DAY CELEBRATION WAS GREAT SUCCESS ASK GOVERNMENT T0 SToP PROSECUIION (By \\~U<I.ll(‘d Press.) New York, Feb, 5. the government from further pr the so-called “sugar tr cage was made today in answer Lv{ the American Sugar Refining 1'nn:~i pany. Other defendants filed answes | in dissclution suit 3 it.] Probably Northerners [moy ~A plea to ston | today rainst nowlhiere in the South has The plea is based on the condition (# that the U Sapreme Court [N i deciding suit against another com- pany, disposed o! alleg ous hrought in the present suit. The Amercan | beople, Sugar Refining Company states that,of Hlinois, sathen it is not a monopoly, that it controls!linois Day, only 40 per cent, of the trade. They | chserved in further deelare they did not know: Althou-h about sugar wei auds, that| mary, when the chief reason for the original wrapped in a combine was to plice business on its 120 blesse | | more interesting rn people come together than y Raturday eve in Leautiful Munn Park, hailing from the great State d to celebrate - ited 8 over 200 the first State day this city., third Feb- their native State i3 blanket of and favored children to dwell in fhis land the day of ice Slow, scund basis, D GBSO DD OO MUNN PARK, IN THE CENTE Where SO OO FODOOO VOOOOOOCEITOOOD GOOAOOOOVOOLHLOVOOOVC L | when ! { to be who are! Hlirois Day Celebry Novclty of Midwinter Mppnllght Picnic ‘Sumptous Supper, Eloquent Talks and Social? Rl ¥ok &%, Cordiality Mark Pleasant Occasion ir I to deink to llineis,” Hows LOw~ Ale, P n bW sident, Ladies and Gentle- . Who at different times in cur been lved in have true jries: thelr have o Ines e heantiful pleasant that case for memo- certainly act, hplace in thut pine-clad border T St T ot R OF LAKE wtion Was Held, HOOODIDOGOHOCOOOOOMIDGOLIOMDOHOOOOCOVOOOOON0RE $500,000 FIRE AT CHICAGO! (By Associated Press.) Chicago, Feb. 5.—A fire which 1s to result in an investigation, destroy- and flowers, came to- such circamstances and amid such surroundings almost unbelievable to their northern iriends. The in beautiful Munn Park, in the cen- celebration took place ter of the city, and there beneath the green-leafed oaks, with their lovely ed the grain elevator of the North-| the festoons of trailing moss, ban- ern Malting Company this morning. The loss is $300,000. A short time ago another grain concern a distance away burned. quet tables were placed. A carpet of its beauty to the scene, le of the short | Breen lent and on either tables and at various points in the park hun- dreds of full-blown roses seemed to “We welcome you people from linois.” AGAINST THIRD TERM FOR THE PRESIDENCY say, The crowd began to gather abour 5 o'clock in the afternoon, the ladie |spending the intervening time be- tween that hour and supper in pre- the House on record as being aga paring "1“" tables, f“hif h were s a third term for President, is ¢ \pu(- ]‘:'_"_'" ‘”1" the choicest vianus, 5 : 6 efore night. Reps sisting of cold meats, h:nkw!.vhlwk' 1. d mt bli,’ palli':i .. of Connecticut salads, baked han and fruits o esentative ZeZins, s ' vioua kindi . o’ ihlr:;vll:u(l a resolution providing for} L LR L 2 constitutional amendment prohi {ing especlally pretty with its grape- P jent, ‘mllh'”' cut in halves, the centers bheing reside d iting re-election of _lornamented with large, Vice-President, M bl L S strawberries. It was six o'clock when terms six years. the large gathering sat down to the | feast in the open air, which at this time of year is possible nowhere else 1in these United States except in the (By A: ted Press.) Washington, Feb. 5.—The p of the Slayden resolution, Vi table be- b-| CONDEMNED SING | baimy clime of Florida. w‘“l.[ 0Nt l"[s’ “_\rlnr‘. ;\”’; ;)lalla(;:f ::r‘-sidcnt of ‘.h‘r! Ilinois Club, was Master of Ceremo- (By Associated Press.) [ nies, Ossining, N. Y. Feb. 5.—While Burridge, of Chicago, who, gave « the condemned inmates of Sing Sing|toast to Illinois. There was not a I sang “Safe in the Arms of m present who was not moved Jesus,” Charles Swenton, a mnegro.ihy \hn eloquent toast so feeling was electrocuted for the murder of :red by Mr. Burridze. He spo a negro, after a quarrel its beautiful lakes, its wavi the first time; grain, its great mam - in the hl-mr\ of the famous prison|turing industries, o in which the condemned have sang|its seasons, even growing enthusias- the death dirge while another paid|tic over the white mantle of winter, the penalty. ]ar.d closing the lovely tribute by ask- Isaac Lee ds of as would b on con-| luscions | and he introduced Mr. C. A.| the beauties of | luke-gemmed rezion of northern Hii- l nois to the flow of the turbulent and { mighty Ohio; from the sweep of the | majestic Mississippi to the quict and “famed mystic Wabach, her and her beauties are un- an open hook. sSong grandeur folded and become I have stood by the side of mighty bulldings and have heard the clash | and din of ponderous machines de- voted to creating the implements of ! war and desrtuction, and have heard that din silenced by the sounds of | industry dorging the ploughshare and the tools of peace. 1 have a mighty city reared from the ashes ol devastation and become the great- ost industrial city on the continent.! I have seen her prairies and her for-| ests in the cold and snow of winter, in the glorious verdure of an ;n\uk-’ ening earth and the gladdening hac- vest time, seen I have seen the farmer lad of to- day become the ss man of to-] m:orrow, and have her vest universities that are o a greater future. | have seen her wonderful gre railroail center r and outgrow that of every ! other State; | have ments to peacelul enterprise Ler martyred dead and have slad that 1 have lived in lilinois,| and at this time | ask you to pledg me, as we partake of this crystal water, drawn from the this fair State, a health to the memorics tof IHlinois. busine looked upon prophetic atness as a seen her monu- and to} been heart o | This toast was responded to by !Mrs. William Steitz, 'following original toast: | who gave thej To the Land of the Rising Sun.”| Probably aM of us h: tertained by the alluri ments of that part of , “The en-| our Land of the| .u'unr‘,‘“ { which calls itsel (Continued on pag 'MAY REACH TERMS “To the Memories of Illincis. G | fortunate enongh (.{ LA FOLLETTE BETTER TODAY. state, | and those who can claim it :n‘! (By i should | ‘rl»"vlv.‘n.- amd [ broke him down, is better 200OOVONAAOOAQ0Q0 | both women expected the stork. [ voung jmer Inves | rily tise=| 4 ON CHINESE SITUATION (By Associated Press.) gotiations be- ween powers with reference to an cement on the Chinese situation ~sing on the initiative of United Stat It is believed the Hments are trying to reach a eral them- o1l act rarecnient pledging chves 1o take no stepsunless vu ether. Associated Press.) Feb, 5 whose speech-making today. Washington, Senator La tour i e IO FTSIOIOTOS ROYAL PERSONAGES RETURN TO ENGLAND (By Associated Press.) Portsmouth, Eng., Feb. 5. King George and Queen Mary returned Fome this mornivg alter an absence of three months, most of which time was spent in India, where they were crowned rulers of that v empire, Their home-coming was marked by a great welcome here and in London, TWO0 WOMEN MURDERED AT DELAWARE, OKLA. (By Associated Press.) Oklahoma City, Feb, 5H.—[Harvey Hurst's wife and Adams, 14 yvears old, who lived with them al Delaware, Oklihoma, were murdered last night and the house was then The inquest showed that This lead to the arrest of a set afire, fact may mat \ man was seen run- ning away from the house some time before the fire was discovered U)RIM[R COMMIH[[ FIRES REPORTER wiated Press.) Feb. 5.—The Lori- ating Committeo summa- dismissed Milton Blumenburg reporter, irday night's hearing. its official because of his conduct at Sa Pending t cas t him, he he disposition of a contempi held as Satur- will he for the committes rted notes on the hearing ampered with, His con- i amed 1o a nervous break- dn\\ n as a result of over-work. day he ad been frioting U. S. TROOPS IN READINESS MAY BE CALLED TO THE MEXI- CAN FRONTIER ON SHORT NOTICE. Wa ommander shinaton, February 5. Taoe s of th have notitied 1o Keep in readiness to Moy How- unless 8 fon assumes a Irmy peats bheen 1o the moy e n fronier. sericus attitude it is possible Will be vo general movement lited States soldiers TROOPS RESUME RIOTING AGAIN TODAY ociated Press)) Febo 500 Street car hetween here iy El Paso, Tex,, trealle aid Jusrez has sumed. Retnsees of the town revolutionary outl been res 1k oc- 3 home, that resumed where the returnir state curred last week are Advices from Chihuahua AMOND roops was today., PRESIDENT TAFT TO NOMINATE JUDGE HOOK (By Associated Press,) Wiashington, Feb, 50 - President Taft is expected to send to the Sen- ate on Wednesday the nomination of Judge William €. Hook, of Kansas, to fill the place of the late Justice Harlan, There is some opposition to ook on his decision in the OKlahoma rate law aceount of REPORT ON COTTON WILL BE MADE ON JULY 1 By Associated Press,) Washington, I'eb. 5. The lHouse passed o bill today providing that the United States Department of Ag- riculture inquire into the acreage of cotton planted on July 1 instead of June ool each year as heretofore, LR. R. R. SULLIVAN BUYS CdOICE RESIDENCE PROPERTY Just elosed for br. RRC Sullivan has vodeal with Mr acres on Lake John Edmonds Morton adjoins Two This Mr. Ed- has lake frontage property monds' residence, and on it a small house to he at onee reme deled rustic hungalow, ocenpied their into a and s osoon as completed hy Do and Mrs, Sullivan as residenee, A MASTER HYPNOTIST COMING TO THIS CITY to annonnce the Hemstreet, who st mind reader the American public today. He has played many of our neighboring cities, and has created the greatest wonder and ex- citement by the strange power he undoubtedly poss , and the press and public all speak in the highest praise of his entertainment, The professor carries no subjects, but depends entirely on the andience for his committee, thereby eliminat- irg all possibility of collusion. Any of our local skeptics are invited upon the stage when he comes to town, if they are anxious to be shown, The profe r will be at the Her- Theater Wednesday night, Feb- 11, and two ladies or one lady admitted the Admise We coming of Professor greates hefore are pleased is rated as the ard hypnotist ron ruary and one gentleman will be full paid ticket, if at theater before 15 and 25 cents, on each S$:15 o'clock, cion, COLDER WEATHER COMING. weather is in and that zrowers ssary precautions That colder store tor this section all nece is evidenced by the following dis- from Weather Observer Wurtz received this morning by should take patch which Tel Tampa, Evening Tel twenty normal in all of galf states, of Floriffa peninsulz the to The Temperature colder than but part northerly winds will ecarry zing point in the northern and central part of the cause frosts in the and southern part, Continue Temper= low as (3pecial am.) - 1hout degrees nd favorable radi om cmperature below fre peninsular and interior 1 precantionary measures. ature will probably go as 25 to 28, T T AP > oty