Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, March 2, 1912, Page 1

DENTS MAKE FINE EFFORTS (BERS OF CLASS 1912, L. H. 8, \DERED AN EXCELLENT PROGRAM. itative class of Ll.keland. out in force last night at I-house and greeted the en- w of the class of 1912 with of Jones, in a few appropriate s opencd the program by an- - e Published in the Best Town in the Best Part of the Best State. LAKELAND EVENING TELEGRAM LAKELAND, FLORIDA, SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 1912. No. 103 the hidden strings of the heart, and was so well liked that an insistent encore was demanded, the encore Leing that favorite of college boys, “l was Seeing Nellie Home.” Who- ever has heard that, trolled out by gay college boys, as-on late moon- light nights, they wandered back to college, felt a sudden moisture in the eyes. As this was the only encore of the evening and a most energetic, this scribe doth record it. Gerald Mitchell and John Patter- son wil] take their finals next Thurs- day. In conclusion—the class of 1912 presented an innovation in these finals; they. were unassisted; they ping the chorus—Sweet anl __which was rendered not only , tut technically so, Miss Pit- | pianist. Prof. Jones introduc- ach orator in turn, beginning Miss Irma L. Trammell whose et "The Stony Way,” was tod, she showed clearly that we not expect all flowers in any way of life, nor all sunshine; o each life some rain must fall’ it behooves us to be up and doing ee and remove stones which ob- (t progress, Medias Res, the next by Geor- Strain was given convincingly— man who hesitates for fear of akes, accomplishes mothing; who do, in spite of their mis- s, arrive at success. It is not on outside, but in the middle of s, where we can see on all sides. be piano solo by Beulah Hooks ’ well received and came just at ) right time, : o j 3 ] . ] were in a high state of tension and were required—as never before—to memorize their ideas. Not one fail- ed; when you reflect that it was their first appearance in public, the result was notably good. The decorations, all, were entirely their own work. Cur Professor believes in students, themselves, doing things and stand- ing or falling by their own efforts. The splendid result shows how much better it is to teach youth it cannot be bolstered throughout life. The audience gave the most per- fect attention and this scribe wants to say pretty things about such an ideal audience, but the editor al- réeady looks askance. A party of the graduates of Plant City chaperoned by our auld lang syne friend, Mrs. Tomlin, came up and their presence was much ap- preciated and many compliments given their beautiful behavior. Us- ually, a motoring party stores up so much oxygen, that they cannot re- sist giving a little extra vent to their spirits but anyone would have thought this party had come sedate- 1¥, by rail RECORDER. Seven Wonders of the by Thomas Jackson showed knowledge of the subject ood use of words; he chose 2nal idea of the modern sefen was given close atien- e i s 10 we| NOT JOHN B. HOWE, BUT JOHN B. WHITE was: “Resolved, that llowing in the Footsteps Ron “Affirmative, Herman i nezative, Boyd Edmin- b L0 young men argued logi- |relative to the desertion of the Mul- y ! “loarly, showing research |berry postoffice, there was a mix-up |ir names caused by an error on the is gave us “Old Folks at | part of our informant, or some other b " wrest and most appeal- | unexplainable reason. The name of nes and showed careful|“John B. Howe" was given as the | postmaster at Mulbery, when “John rth While?" by Rosa|B. White” is the correct name of tirned one's thoughts ln-"tl:n person concerned. clearly went over| John B. Howe is a popular and world, that are as the|deserving 'pt? It was evident|connected with the Mulberry post- < indeed worth while to|office, and has no intention of be- having in the peculiar manner at- tributed to the Mulberry postmaster. This paper regretg exceedinly the error, and the embarrassment it has caused Mr. Howe, THIS PASTOR HAS SOME TROUBLE (By Associated Press.) Fort Worth, March 2.—The home Wl Have Been,” by Suella owed mastery of the sub- | l“ver exposition lhorool‘.‘l var picture of Napoleon nl success, \re My Jewels,” by Lula| “rick a note of apprecia- audience. She followed «ry cleverly and in sum- "< Ui Laracter as her diamond | leserved applause. But it 'o tell which essay the ked best, so good were all. [of Rev. J. F. Norris, pastor of th 'roover’s piano solo was a sclection, carefully inter- L enjoyed. Falls,” by Laura South-|made. The church was burned not " 4 zood description of the|long ago. Norris yesterday was in- [l0se who had seen it, saw |dicted for perjury in connection with 7 Ler word picture. his story concerning “ntative Women,"” by Mir- | threatening letters. an accurate, well ex-‘;:vtiu,- in reform work. is of the great wom- 'RIOTING STILL IN by fire. rid, the good shown up t halo that time gives U. azainst the chiaro ob- ! uch women l‘ Cleopatra. rmktss IN cnlN‘ ! Hooks in her theme of South, struck an answer- (By Associated Press.) 1 all the South’s sons and| Peking, March 2.—Rioting ¥: the children of the North |looting has been resumed. Soldiers like those of the South. ‘artette, Professor Jones, | heading all they can catch. . 8. Cloud, Professor Jett ‘harming surprise; the song, |in Pac Ting Fu, according to reports. ilver K s 0ld Folks at Home,” resches exaggerated, however, 1 FREE SUGAR; [WARN AMERICANS INCOME TAX ABOUT MEXICO DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS|PROCLAMATION ADVISES 0B- SERVANCE OF NEUTRALITY LAWS, AND TO KEEP OUT. HOUSE AGREES ON ENACTMENT OF IMPORTANT MEASURES. (By Associated Press.) Washington, March 2.—At a Cabi- net conference, it was deemed expedi- ent that the President issue a proc- lamation urging Americans to com- ply with the neutraility laws in all matters affecting Mexico. In effect (By Associated Press.) Washington, D. (., March 2—Last night's action of the Democratic House caucus in framing a bill for free sugar and what ig generally constructed as an income tax on in- comes of more than $5,000 a year, ia the subject of talk in the Capital this morning. That the House wili pass the measures on a strict party vote is taken for granted. The fate of the bills in the Senate is a mat- ter of conjecture. Some Republi- cans say it has no chance, and some progressive Republicans and Demo- crats favor it. It is expected that party lines will be broken in the up- per House. WILL HARVEY'S DIN- NER EMBARRASS TAFT? (By Associated Press.) Washington, March 2.—President Taft left for New York where he will be the guest tonight at dinner of Col. George Harvey, -editor of Harper's Weekly, who is giving a birthday celebration to Willlam Dean Howell. AS VIEWED BY AN EXPERT. The Lakeland Evening Telegram is, without any doubt, one of the very best papers published in Flor- ida. The news service is unsurpass- ed, the editorial page brim full of discussions of live topics, and the local page far above the ordinary.— In a report printed in this paper|Inverness Chronicle. LABOR CANDIDATE ACCUSED OF FORGERY (By Associated Press.) Boston, March 2.—Augustus Sea- ver, labor candidate for governor in citizen of Bartow, was not!the last election, has bee ndeclared guilty on 24 counts of filing forged nomination papers. LAKELAND MAN STATE OFFICER OF THE G. A. R. Zephyrhills, Feb, 29.—The State Reunion of the G. A. R., held here a few days ago, was attended by a large number of Veterans. The pa- rade was quite a feature, the high the proclamation is a warning for Americans to keep out of the south- ern republic, and for those already there to flee if conditions become worse, WILL HAVE ENTIRE STORE. — Messrs, Holly & Stanley are mov- ing today out of their offices in the Raymondo building, and in the fu- ture Mr. Cole will have the entire store for his jewelry business. LODGE SAYS MEXICAN SITUATION ANARCHISTIC (By Associated Press,) Washington, March 2—Senator Lodge declared at White House that the situation in Mexico is about as bad as it possibly could be. He said our interests in Mexico continue as a protest against conditions. “There is no use shutting our eyes to the fact that a state of anarchy exists. I am against intervention, but still it is just like having a house afire next door.” BOUGHT STORE AT MULBERRY. Mr. L. E. McClamma has purchas- ed the grocery store of L. D. Green at Mulberry, where he has a splendid trade and a growing business. FACTORY CHILDREN TELL OF HARDSHIPS - (By Associated Press.) Washington, March 2.—Factory boys and girls had an inning in Congress, Thirteen appeared as witnesses before the House Rules Committee, which is considering the necessity for an investigation of the Lawrence, Mass,, textile strike. They told of the hardships of life in the mills. One Italian girl, who had been frightfully injured two years ago, and who had never sued the company, told how she and her fath- er worked for seven dollars a week to support a family of seven. school joining with 175 pupils carry- FLOOD AND HENDRIX PUR- ing small flags and dressed in the ¢ | national colors at the hall singing First Baptist church, was destroyed | patriotic songs. Music was furnished clans, Among the distinguished visitors receiving | were ex-Governor Sam L. VanSant, He has been|of Minnesota, a past national com- mander of the G. A. R.; Capt. N. H. Kingman, past department command- cr of Wisconsin ,and James Skinner, past department commander of Flor- ida. The folowing officers were elected for the ensuing year: Commander—W. P. Lynch, of St. and | Cloud. Senior Vice-Commander—W. N. are hunting down the mutineers, be-|Stebbins, of Zephyrhilis. Junior Vice-Commander—R. Sha- Many missionaries have been killed | fer, of Lakeland. The meeting next year will be held Threads Among the Gold,”|I: is thought these rumors may be[the first Tuesday in April, at St. Petersburg. CHASE FINE HUPMOBILE. Messrs. Flood and Hendrix have Two alleged attempts to|by the Lakeland Band, the St. Cloud |just received a fine Hupmobile road- take the pastor's life was recently|g..m ang fife corps and local musi-|Stef, Which they will use in their business, these gentlemen having large interests at Fort Meade and Frostproof which requires their at- tention at all times, and they arc now enabled to make trips to these places quickly and in comfort. The machine is one of the latest modei runabouts, and is equipped with all the most approved devices. EASTERN STAR'S CELEBRATION. The Eastern Star will celebrate their fourth anniversary Monday nlxhy. at the Masonic Temple. All Masons and the adult members of their families are cordially invited to attend. All strangers in the city who are members of the Eastern Star or of the Masonic order, are also cor- dially invited. SPECIAL SERMONS SUNDAY AT THE BAPTIST CHURCH First, “The Kind of Church the People Want.” Second, *“Is the Young Man Safe?” Some time ago Dr. Now- lin preached a sermon on “The Kind of Church the Lord Wants.” Since tken quite a number of people have urged him to preach a sermon on the kind of church the people want, and he has consented to do so Sun- day morning. ' > doubt, will be a very interesti: . discussion, The evening subject, ““Is the Young Man Safe?" is one which should be heard by every young man in town. It is claimed by some worldliness is rampant in that our SUFFRAGETTES ON RAMPAGE RIOTING WOMEN WOULD-BE VOTERS DESTROY PROPERTY IN LONDON. (By Associated Press.) London, March 2.—Mrs. Emeline Parkhurst, and two other leaders in yesterday's suffragette riots, during which $25,000 damage was done to property chiefly through broken glass was sentenced to two months im- prisonment. The Crown prosecutor town at the present time, and it be-|announced that the government no hooves the churches of the town to look after the interests of the young people. Dr. Nowlin is a clear think- er, vigorous speaker and a ‘fearless defender of the right. PALL BEARER ARRESTED.’ Gainesville, March 2.—Yesterday afternoon just prior to the funeral of Dr. H. C. Spencer, who was brutally murdered near here Monday night, H. G. Welch, one of the pall bearers, was arrested and placed in jeil, charged with being connected with the horrible affair. Mr. Welch has been an inmate of the Spencer home for several months, having come here from Conmecticut and secured a room with the Spen- cers. He was known to be a close friend of the deceased, and his ar- rest has caused great consternation. It is said that the authorities are working on other clews which will be startling when disclosed. Dr. Spencer leaves a wife and three grown children, one of whom is married. His body was shipped yesterday to Ohio, being unattended. REGISTRATION BOOKS OPEN ON MONDAY All new comers to this county, or all persons who have not heretofore qgualified to vote, should take note of the fact that the county registra- tion books will be open Monday, and remain open during the remainder of the month. For the precinct of Kast Lzkeland the books will be found at the J. D. Lovell stand; for West Lakeland, at the store or N. A, Rig- gins. Poll taxes may be paid to J. D Lovell at any timé up to March 9th, which is the last day they may be paid in order to allow the privi- lege of voting in the primaries. The Lakeland Teachers Institute is being held at the Lakeland High School today. EFFECTS OF STRIKE ARE BEING FELT (By Assoclated Press.) London, March 2—The great ports are feeling the effects of the strike of more than a million miners. But two small mines in the entire coun- try are working this morning. Many industries are tied up by lack of fuel, throwing thousands of men out of work. IGOV[RNM[NI RESTS IN PACKERS’ CASE (By Associated Press.) Chicago, March 2—District Attor- ney James Wilkerson announced that the government would rest in the case of the ten packers on trial for violation of the anti-trust laws next week. Fifty witnesses sub- poenaed by government will not be called. The trial started last De- cember. longer would deal easily with suf- fragettes who destroyed property. The sentences were well received by the crowd in the court room. One hundred and twenty-one other wom- en are to be tried. JUNIOR TERM FINALS, The following Junior term finals will be given In the school audito- rium, Thursday evening, March 7, at 8 p. m. Everybody invited: Invocation—Rev. Jenkins, “The Uncrowned Queens'—Anna Coon. “Home"—Elsie Norton. “Schoolmates”’—Mary Jackson. “School''—Pear] Haynes. “Thou Art the Man"—Willlam Emerson. “Alfred Tennyson—Gordon Hart. “My Country”—Ivan Jackson. “Rolling Stones Gather No Moss’ —Carl Kern, “William Cullen Bryant"—Alleen McRae. “The Bracken. “No Excellence Without Labor"'—Hazel Ormsby. “My Mission in Life"—Lula Hart. “Country Girl"—Mary Daughtery. “Robert Burns’—Monroe Sutton. Benediction—Rev. Jenkins. Street Loafer' — Loring Great 'HUGE CYPRESS. Mr. Spicer reports that a huge cy- press tree was cut in the Weeki- wacheo scrub last week. The tree measured ten fet and eleven inches ir. diameter at the butt and 44 feet from the stump it measured nine feet in diameter. This may seem hard for some people to believe, but, considering ‘that Hernando county won the first prize at the State Fair for the largest tree in the State of Florida, it is probable and reasonable to believe it.—Brooksville Argus. TO TRY BROOKSVILLE MAIL ROBBERY CASE NEXT WEEK Brooksville, March 1.—The Ab- bott mail robbery case will be tried in “Tampa the first of next week. The mail was robbed last year and $10,000 was taken therefrom. Many Prooksville people are interested in the outcome of this case, because a part of the money was found in a hollow log in the suburbs of Brooks- ville. The detectives claim that they have sufficient evidence to cone vict the right party or parties, but many here look upon this as a boast which will be hard to produce when the case is tried. CANDIDATES PICNIC AT KATHLEEN, There will be a big barbecue and basket picnic at S. L. Bryant's, near Kathleen on April 25th, to which all candidates will be invited. Mr. Oscar Wolf severs his connec- tion with the Lake Pharmacy this evening as pharmacist, and will hereafter be engaged in the livery business with Mr. Wilkinson. Mr. Wolf, it will be remembered, bought out Mr. Rennold’s interest in the stable some weeks ago. oy e e e T A, = i oot A S e e A T