Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, February 26, 1912, Page 1

)SEVELT’S ANNO_IIEC[M[NI s GOVERNORS HIS ANSWER ¢ POSITIVE DECLARATION OF HIS CANDIDACY. (By Associated Press.) Mass, Feb, 26.—Theodore is dropped literature for During his first visit here ot ivicnds, and today he fol- up last night's announcement be was in the presidential race sveral couferences with polit- Jeaders, He added nothing to ormal announcement, which is e nature of a reply to the Gov- s who asked him to state his jon on the presidential situa- Jics ¢ eagerly-awaited reply was p out last night at Col. Roose- office during his absence on a to Boston, It was unexpectedly ) but final. tI follows: Letter of Acceptance. “New York, l"ell)'.uan 1912, fentlemen: 1 deeply appreclate letter and | realize to the full eavy responsibility it puts upon expressing as it does the care- considered_ convictions of the elected by popular vote to stand e heads of government in thelr | States, absolutely agree with you that matter is not one to be decided any reference to the personal rences or interests of any man wurely from the standpoint of pople as a whole, will accept the nomination for dent if it is tendered to me, and | 4dlere to this decision until ouvention has expressed {ts Tence, pre of the chief principles for b ! have stood and for which I stand 1 which 1 have alwaya and always shall endeav- P redice to action is the genuine of the people and therefore 1 W40 fur as possible the peo- <tven the chance through W to express - their 4 'o who shall be the i Republican Presiden- V0T £ “Very truly yours, SIRODORE ROOSEVELT.” t vis addressed to the West Virginia, New ‘yoming, Michigan, ri and Nebraska. T?;dy‘s Comment Today. Y7 Asiociated Press.) 26.—"We're in the UL” sald Roosevelt. 45 only comment on his ' vesterday, With Roose- rd the active work of Jsttier an organization has ., % vatform will be along 2 ilined in his Columbus, -SPEAR GETS $50 FOR HEROIC EFFORTS iz of the directors of 2 Asembly this morn- “tided to make Mr. G. iresent of $50 as a re- “roic efforts last Fri- U extinguishing the ¢d a hole in the tent. Tl "4 not generally known .. 7 Mr. Spear's coat amd b -,"l. fire and burned, ‘L% were badly burned ATNIC \‘ TATION OF F. & A. X, WILL BE HELD TONIGHT Tepyta ;" ‘ommunication of Lake- n:di:.'\ > SLF. & A. M., will . .. “Vening at 7:30 p. m. o, O Degree. Visiting “Ft2d to meet with us, G. AREXDELL' Secy. v ReW AL SUREE WS A X%, ~ el e g e Published in the Best Town in the Best Part of the Best State. LAKELAND, FLORIDA, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1912 ARKANSAS SWEPT |IN GRIP OF BY TORNADO| FIERCE BLIZZARD CONSIDERABLE LO0SS OF LIFE|MISSOURI VALLEY, WEST AND EXHIBITION OF ART GIVEN AT PLANT CITY Miss Daisy B. Williams’ art class at Plant City will give an exhibi- tion of their work on \Vednesday, February 28. A cordial invitation is extended to all. Studio in Trask building, near post-office; hours 1 to 8:30 p. m, CHAUTAUQUA BROUGHT T0 SUCCESSFUL CLOSE Last Sessions Were Full of Interest, _ and Were Attended by Very Large Audiences. The Chautauqua is a thing of the pust. There are many who regret it, because all enjoyed the fine in- tellectual treats that marked each day's program, but all things must puss, and we now turn our faces in anticipation to the coming year, when the Third Annual Chautauqua Assembly will be held, and when many of these who have so delight- ed us, will return again. Yesterday was a lovely day and in the afternoon the tent was packed with a large crowd who were eager to hear Dr. Stanley Krebs preach on the Trinity. He handled his subject in a manner never before presented to his hearers, but which was all the more interesting and instructive, He treated the subject from a psycho- olgical standpoint, and proved that in all things, the trinity is ever present. Dr. Krebs is a favorite with Lakeland Chautauquans, and he will always be greeted by large audi- ences should he ever return. » + Last Night's Service. The final session of the Lakeland Chautauqua was held last night, and it was attended by a large congre- gation. The session opened with the Vesper service, led by Rev. I. C. Jenkins and Mrs. Adams, At the afternoon and evening services Mr, Orme sang, being ac- companied on the piano by Mrs. Fletcher. Prof. Angell led the con- gregation in singing at both serv. ices., It was a matter of regret to all that Miss Bunnell was suffering with a severe cold and not able to come to Lakeland to sing as she had (Continued on page 4.) AMERICAN SAILORS NOT UP TO STANDARD (By Associated Press.) Washington, Feb. 26.—The Amer- ican Blue Jacket is not all that he might be, physically or mentally, ac- ! ccrding to the report of the nwti surgeon of the Atlantic squadron.| The average sailor is too young, and | his physical condition is such that| he would fail during a strain, being | unable to stand hLardshp. T0 INVESTIGATE ON MEXICAN BORD (By Associated Press.) Washington, Feb. 26.—Senator Stone has introduced a resolution endorsing the proposition that the Foreign Relations Committee make a prompt investigation of conditions along the Mexican border, to deter-| mine our duty there. STILL SOME RIOTING AT LAWRENCE, MASS. (By Associated Press.) Lawrence, Mass.,, Feb. 26.—There was some rioting this morning, inci- dent to the strike of the textile |Swinson and wife to E. AND MUCH PRFOPERTY DAMAGE SUSTAINED. (By Associated Press.) Little Rock, Ark., Feb, 26.—The details of a double tornado which Sunday devastated parts of three Arkansas countles, place the death list at ten and injured at 25. The property loss is great. Handsome homes, plantation equipment, rice, barns, etc., were reduced to wreck- age and scattered miles in the path of the storm. Fire broke out in SOUTHWEST _SUFFERING FROM COLD AND STORM. (By Associated Press.) Kansas City, Feb, 26.—Covered by from six inches to two feet of sodden smow, the Missouri Valley. the southwest and the west today face the worst traffic conditions of the winter. Practicaly no trains from the West are running on time, and wire service is demoralized. several homes after the wind, andiRallway. officials say the storm only a torrential downpour of rain gaved the people from burning to death, The tornado struck between the towns of Sweden and Swan Lake and Almyria was also hard hit. These fowns are in the vicinity of Pine Bluff. The destruction of the storm extended over three countles. NEW TEACHER FOR PRINARY DEPARTMENT L. K. 8. — On account of the resignation of Miss Rosa Alford, as assistant in the primary department of the Lakeland school, Miss Pearl Abbott has been appoluted to fill the vacancy, and commenced her duties this morning. throughout Colorado, New Mexico, and Western Kansas is the worst ever experienced. The Rock Island trains from the southwest are over- due here, and have not been heard from for 24 hours, WANTS TWO BATTLESHIPS BUILT EVERY YEAR — (By Associated Press.) Washington, Feb, 126.—Secretary Meyer urged upon the House Naval Affairs Committee a two-battleshipe- a-year program. He contended even that would place us only as fourth power in 1916, and that it we buili only one ship a year, we would drop to fifth in 1916, with Japan third. DEEDS FILED FOR RECORD FEBRUARY 19th TO 24th Carter-Deen Realty Co. to C. H. Perry; Strickland Lumber Co. to Grant U. Conant; S. F. Smith and wife to P. E. Chunn; L. A, Wolf to H. 8. Riggins; John B, Gifford to H. 8. Riggins; E. J. Bonas et al. to H. S. Riggins; Florida Good Homes Co. to Wm. B. Kennedy; E. W. Crawford and wife to T. S. Clifford; W. B. Hill and wife to J. A, Williams; T. F. Burnett and wife to T. M. Smith; L. Sims and wife to Chas. Shields; Mil- ten Wilson to Claude W, Gory; W. G. Causon and wife to W, J. Smith; Asa A. Yonally to W J. Smith; E. A. Branch and wife to W, J. Smith; W. B. Hamby and wife to W. J. Smith, W. F. Hallam amdl Co. to E. A, Cro- man and wife; H. E. Carlton and wife to Mary Andresion; H. M. Charles HBare; Guardian’s Deed to J. A. Wil- liams; Robert A. Bryson and wife to J. A. Garrard; T. B. Mims heirs to Thomas B. Mims; W. H. Smith et al. tc Hugh W. Wear; E. W. Codington heirs to Florida Fruit Lands Co.; M. M. Loodholtes and wife to O. E. Loodholtes; Carter-Deen Realty Co. to John F. Cox; Municipality of Lakeland to John F. Cox; Henry Twelvetrees and wife to Amy S. Hogt; W, W. Mann and wife to Muncie McCutcheon; J. G. Carter et ai. to R. C. Langford; J. A. New- some and wife to J. H. Keen; D. Hunt and wife to H. B. McMullen; D. Hunt and wife to W. B. McMul- len; W. J, Pitts to Mrs. L. A. Pitts; C. Edwin Terry to L. A. Pitts; R. D. Fuller and wife to F. W. Packard: J. T. Marshall and wife to Dan M. l.\larshlll. r.; Amelia M. Camp to Anna A. Camp; Charles H. Walker to John B. Thornhill; John F. Cox 2nd wife to E. A. Keller; Walter W. Taylor to W. A. Barry; Margaret Milman et al. to F. W. Howard; Sallie M. Whidden to Joseph P. Wil- scn; P. L. Tilly to J. W. Walker: Will Williams to Bank of Mulberry; Mulberry Baptist Church to Bank of Mulberry; R. M. Every to Bank of Mulberry; W. C. Harris and wife to workers. A squad of police was|W. Parks Read; W, W. Clark and fired upon from a tenement house |wife to A. H. Singleton; Mount Zion - A. M. E, Church to A. G. Loxg; lda Hays to D. M. and R. O. Pipkin; W. C. Sprott and wife to Mrs. Charles Frazier; E. W. Codington heirs to Moie P. Griswold; E. Charles Bare to Mrs. Annie Storch; Mrs, M. L. Green to T. G. Lockwood; F. V., Inman and wife to Swaun & Holtsinger; B. F. Maphurs et al, to \W. G. Hallam & Co.; Milton D. Wil- son to Trustees Methodist Church; \Wilson & Mack to John J. Swear- ington; Trustees M. E. Church to Milton D. Wilson; Sessoms Invesi- ment Co. to Milton J. Smith; C. l.. Morrison and wife to \alter Scott; Dwight Hall to \W. H. Over- rocker; M. Eugene Lincoln to Hen- rietta B. Hooker; Charles W. Ack- ley and wife to L. S, Hooker; E. Charles Bare to Maurice E. James; Daniel Laramore to Annie Mattox; I. Charles Bare to John Hall; E. Charles Bare to Marion C. Brewer; Mitlon D. Wilson to H. P. Newsome; W, D. Edwar¢s and wife to J. B. Speth; Morton Realty Co. to J. B. Parker; John B. Duggan and wife to Wm. H. Reynolds; Leila D. Johnson to E. L. Wade; W. B. Gardner and wife to M. L. Carlton; F. E. Jaques ard wife to Crosby Thompson; E. A. Flood to F. E. Jaques; F. B. Terrell and wife to Henry J. Fletcher; P. S. Weitenhiller to Henry W. Boner; Eliza Slade to Julia Anon Wooden; Board of Education to Daniel T. Burnaith; G. W. Chason and wife to G. L. Mickler and wife; Lake Region Game and F. P. to John T. Robert- son; T. J. Merritt and wife to J. C. Darrance; Helen M. Wilson to W. H. Lewis; E. Charles Bare to John Hall; S. D. Creel to W. H. Drawdy; Bar- low & Sadler to John T. Gaffney; T. M. Tillis to Thomas C. Perry; T. R. C. Crowell and wife to M. O. Fea- gin; Frank W. Zander to Frieda Zander; C. L. Morrison and wife to M. C. Crews; W. H. Nichols and wife to J. W. Scally; T. C. Smith to J. W. Scally; John L. Albritton to E T. Surrency; E. Charles Bare to Henry M. Swinson; E. R. Lee to E. A. Oakman; C. M. Hart and wife to Frank J. Whitehead; Minor Clike- man to Austin Clikeman. HE LAKELAND EVENING TELEGRAM PAUL GILMORE COMING SOON. Mr. H. E. Stahler, business man- ager for Paul Gilmore, the popular actor, is in the city today making arrangements for the production of the “Mummy and the Humming Rird,” which will appear here soon, and promised that the play would be the greatest attraction that has ever appeared in this city. ORGANIZING FOR NEXT CHAUTAUQUA Officers Elected for the Coming Year, and the Slight Deficit Arranged For. A meeting of the directors of the Lakeland Chautauqua Assembly met this morning and transacted consid- erable business. It was found that there was only a slight deficit for the guarantors to make up, and this was all satiefac- torily adjusted. There was much enthusiasm evidenced over the suc- cess of the Chautauqua, and all were pleased with the splendid work done by Prof. and Mrs. Adams, who have worked so tirelessly to make the en- terprise a financial success as well as securing such superior platform talent, Officers for the coming year were elected as follows: Superintendent, Mr. Adams. President, Mr. H. D. Bassett. First Vice President, Dr., W, D. Nowlin, Second Vice President, Rev. I. C. Jenkins, Secretary, Dr. 8. F. Smith. Treasurer, Dr. F. D. Bryan. The directors were very much en- thused over the Chautauqua spirit that has been in evidence in Lake- land the past few weeks, and they are determined that the next Assem- bly will be held in a magnificent auditorium which is to be erected on the shore of Lake Mirror and for which a large amount has already been received. In addition to the list of contrib- utors to the fund, which was pub- lished in Saturday's Telegram, Mr. James Bryant and Dr. Pike Adair kave each subscribed $500, which runs the total amount subscribed up to $10,000. OKLAHOMA ALSO INBLIZZARD’S GRIP . (By Associated Press.) Oklahoma City, Feb, 26.—A bliz- zard traveling at the rate of fifty miles an hour struck Oklahoma last night, and is raging today. A fall of snow was accompanied by a north- west wind. T0 OPERATE EXPRESS C0.’S BY GOVERNMENT (By Associcted Press.) Washington, Feb. 26.—Senator Gardner, of Maine, has introduced a bill under which the Government would take over the express compa- nies, to operate them as the postal service, and extending the service to the rural districts. COURTS ESTABLISH TELEGRAPH RIGHTS (By Associated Press.) Louisville Feb. 26.—The Western Union has the right to condemn property along the right-of-way of a railroad for the erection of their own poles and wires, according to a decision of the county court. C. Rucker [FIGHTING NoW AT JUAREZ FORCE .OF REBELS LANDED FROM TRAIN NEAR CITY, —HOSTILITIES BEGUN. (By Associated Press.) Washington, Feb, 26.—A crisis has come at Juarez, according to of- ficlal reports to the government, which say that seven hundred insure gents have landed from a train, ten miles from that town and, that hos- tilities have already begun between the outposts. During a skirmish last night one man was killed and two wounded. Denied From El Paso. El Paso, Féb. 26.—There has been no fighting here. Reports sent to Washington were erroneous. Are Conflicting. (By Associated Press.) Washington, Feb. 26.—The War Department was thrown into excite- ment by reports from army officers of a battle between the insurgents and government troops near.and in Juarez. The reports are discounted by dispatches from El Paso to tho effect that everything s quiet. What prompted false rumors not known. HOTEL AT GREEN SPRINGS BURNS Green Springs, Feb. 25.—The Hankine House, conducted by Mrs. €. M. Hankins, was totally destroyed by fire between 2 and 3 o'clock this vorning. The origin of the confla- gration is Unknown, the flames ap- rarently starting in the eastern part of the building, in which the dining- room and kitchen were located. Mrs. Hankins and her guests were awak- ened by the dense smoke just in time to escape with their lives, All occupants of the building lost all of their personal belongings. WILL HAVE FINE DISPLAY OF SPRING MILLINERY Miss Minnie Reynolds, who pur- chased the dry goods and millinery establishment of Mrs. S. M. Bass several weeks ago, has returned from the Eastern markets, where she pur- chased a fine line of spring and sum- mer millinery. Miss Reynolds visited New York City and Baltimore, and secured the very latest New York and Paris styles, and will in a few days have on display a beautiful array of hats, the exact date of her first opening to be published later. Miss Reynolds will have with her this season Miss Davis, of Baltimore, who is an ex- pert trimmer, and who has many friends here who will be delighted to learn that she reached the city Saturday evening. Miss Reynolds will also have on display, within a day or two, a beau- tiful line of spring and summer dress goods in addition to her exqui- site line of millinery. HEAVY FOR FLORIDA. Mr. John Keen butchered the heaviest beef Saturday that has ever been brought to the Lakeland mar- kets, the animal weighing 736 pounds when dressed. When one takes into consideration that the av- erage Florida beef only averages about 300 pounds, it can be seen that this was an unusually heavy animal. Mr. Keen bought him five years ago when on exhibition as a Texas calf at the State Fair, since which time he had had him on the Kissimmee prairie until December, when he brought him in to fatten. The beef was 20ld to E. G. Tweedell.