Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, March 7, 1912, Page 1

— TWO0 MORE CANDIDATES FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER NG OF NEW STATION yivs WILL BE OPERATED R0) NEW BUILDING NEXT THURSDAY, MARCH 14. i e | . handsome new passen- | «ill be completed andj Mr. Joe Hennecy, of Carters, is < on March 14, and on also an announced candidate for o ithat day the first{Commissioner. Mr. Hennecy Bases o b handled therefrom.|Mis claims largely on his practical . news was given out | eXperience in public works, and is to a Telegram repre-!m”'t‘ he can give the people good re- Ly Superintendent J. F. sults in road building if they elect «ho stated that all work | him. oul finished and the sta-| Mr. L. T. Keen, whose candidacy il on the afternoon of [has been announced, has withdrawn, | iur<duy, one -week from to-|having accepted a position as book- : keeper with a phosphate plant at Chicora. This leaves four in the race: Mr. Holbrook, Mr. E. J. Yates Mr. Riggins and Mr. Hennecy. In today's issue appears the an- nouncement of Mr. N. A. Riggins, who has been induced by friends to sioner. Mr. Riggins is one of Lake- land's oldest citizens, and his know!- cdge of public affairs and wide busi- ress experience fit him admirably for this important office. { o will e very gratifying news » of Lakeland, to the blic .and to the railroad 11 Lave undergone many on acocunt of the dcpot to quarters that any way adequate for i of the railroad's busi- ¢t which were the best that obramed at the time. ctation is a handsome ctare, uwd would ornament a ) many times larger than Lake- § 1t is splendidly finished puctiout, the waiting room being s and commodious; a ladies’ rest , with rockers, ete., has been The latest improvement contem- plated for Tallahassee is a $200,000 hotel. SOCIOLOGICAL CON- GRESS AT NASHVILLE (By Assoclated Press.) Nashville, March 7.—Nine out of the sixteen Southern governors have appointed delegate to the Southern {ded. und another very meces-|Sociological Congress called by Gov- adjunct, an up-to-date dining-|ernor Hooper, of Tennessee, to meet p. with a large seating capacity | here May 7-10, to study conditions st end of the station [in the South with especial reference ki1l 1o presided over by Mr.|to prison and reform, playgrounds V' pchoaan, Jr., who will give|#nd matters pertaining to better liv- Juil wrvice the euisine to be|ing conditions. Other governors have , that found in the stations|signified their determination to ap- r cities, point delegates. ~ation will be a great adver- R T Lakeland, and it is a MRS VERMIlYA “Eln neral rejoicing that the e is s0 close at hand. 1w th ILEERT-BRYANT NUPTIALS. (By Associated Press.) Chicago, March 7.—Mrs, Louise \ermilya, arrested in connection people of this city, Mr. with in her house, tand Miss Missouri Bry-| was freed of the charge of Killing ing tuking place at ”,“; I'eliceman A, Bissionnette, but was bride, | re-arrested, charged with killing R. tis a well known oung | T. Smith, a railway employe, who 1y, whose many fricnds| was engaged to her. owering him with con- R FIGHT FOR FREEDOM wish for her a life of d joy. (By Associated Press.) Chicago, March 7.—Counsel for the meat packers continued their ef- Trefzger, champion typist | forts to free their clients. They ask- fave a remarkable nth-!-:l the judze to take the case from the jury and discharge the defend- ants on the grounds that the gov- ernment failed to prove a violation { the anti-trust law, I Thompson tied the it that united the lives several deaths at- 10N TYPIST GIVES ¥ONDERFUL EXHIBITION s vesterday after- flice of the Metropolis, handling the keys win- nted praise from all who(© * performance. AMBAMA stNl)s /2¢r used a machine witn spaces and one of his s done while he was He was timed with 2 nd wrote 122 words a! en blindfolded he made! ' 114 words and wrote 113 “ate from copy while con- tlligently with those As a test of what he (By Associated Press.) Republican convention selected six delegates to the National Conven- tion and instructed them to vote for FOR FIANCE’S MURDER TAFT DELEGATION| Birmingham, Ala, March 7.—The| [HE LAKELAND EVENING TELEGRAM Published in the Best Town in the Best Part of the Best State. LAKELAND, FLORIDA, THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 1912, STILL UNSOLVED WIFE, WHO WOULD PROFIT LARGELY BY HIS DEATH. (By Associated Press.) l Atlanta, Ga., March 7.—Notwith- standing night reports that Eugene H. Grace, found Tuesday with a bul- let in his side, had little chance to live, he is better this morning, al- though it is thought that if he lives, ke will be a cripple for life, as the bullet has paralyzed the lower part ot his body. His wife is out on bail; charged with assault to kill. She still protests her innocence. The mysterious features in the case are that no one, so far as known, heard the shot fired. Grace said. he was shot while he was asleep, why he did not awake at the report of the gun. There is a possibility that he was drugged, which has not been shown. The doors of the house were locked, which necessitated the police breaking them down. Grace recent- ly insured his life for twenty-five thousand dollars. Work on the buildings of the Florida Metal Products Company, which are to be erected in Jackson- ville, will commence in thirty days. WEDDING BELLS AND THE FIRE WHISTLE! MR. CLARENCE 'PERRY When the ominous sound of the fire whistle rent the air at about 8 o'clock last evening, it resulted in the usual excitement, and people from all directions turned towards the fourth ward, in which it was in- dicated by the signal the fire was located. The fire department, with gallant clamor, was sson clattering out East Orange. There is some fine incipient detective talent in the de- partment, but it was not able to lo- the fire. Atfer ruanuing out nearly to Carters, the members con- cluded they had nobly done their duty, and, disappointed in being de- Iprived of the opportunity for deeds of heroism, they turned sadly home- Pward. Weary and disgusted with their long, bootless run, they were ‘;.'rm-ml with many interested inquir- | ies as to where the fire was, to which | and all murmured the {1talian word—**Damfino!" cate one single | | The whole trouble was in mistak- jing the fires of Cupid for material | | fire. lier in the atfernoon Mr |1.. L. Vickers had been unitel in ‘n-urrin:v to Yirs. Wm, Sturm, at the | Baptist parsonage, Rev. Nowlin tie- ing the nuptial knet. They then re- | pnired o the home of the bride, anl were enjoying the swets of newly- wedded bliss, when their friends .c- termined that they would not allow the oceasion tc go by without snme i demonstration of their interest in the important event. They decided {en an old-fashioned charivari, and it toecurred to some one that the fires of love were burning so brightly that ’pl-rhaps it might be well to call out the fire department. Hence the long {run of the department out towards | Carters. The contracting parties are very i;w»H known in Lakeland, the bride iha\'inz resided here several years. | This is her third matrimonial ven- |ture, and though no longer in her U writing a familiar spn_l'l‘zm. The administration was en-| memory, he hit up the|0Tsed: * words a minute.—Jack- S T Tropolis, POLITICAL NOTES. - Illinois prohibitionists will hold ERS' CHILDREN their State convention in Spragfield, LEAVE LAWRENCE ' '* A Maine's democratic state conven- E 0¥ Associated Press.) tion to select delegates to the Balti- e, Mass, March 7.—The|more convention will be held in Au- 12 no attempt to prevent|gusta, March 19. ‘ure of the children of the| With seven aspirants for the re- » “irikers for Philadelphia. | publican gubernatorial nomination T held up only long enough|cn the stump, Iilinois is one of the © Names and addresses of |liveliest places on the political map hildren. just at present. | 'rst youth, she doubtless looks like a {new-blown rose to her young and amorous groom. The latter has prov- en, beyond a doubt, the old adage that there are as good fish in the sea as ever came out of it. Some months ago he lost his heart to a fair widow of Kathleen. Fate, in | huskly children, interfered, and al- though the wédding day was named, | 1 ' [preciate him at his full worth. ATLANTA MYSTERY|DISCOVERY OF SOUTH POLE rake the race for County Commis-|SIISPICION POINTS TO GRACE'S THERE SEEMS TO BE NO LONGER DOUBT OF THIS GREAT ACHIEVEMENT. (By Associated Press.) Wellington, New Zealand, March T.—Capt. Roald Amundson, Norwe- gian explorer, states that Captain Scott, the British explorer, reached the South Pole, (Cable dispatches announcing dis- covery of the South Pole come as a startling climax to the race of five explorers of different nationalities: Captain R. F. Scott, British; Am- undsen, Norwegian; Lieut. William Filcher, German; Licut. H. Schiras Japanese; Dr. Douglas Australian, return to civilization for repairs. The discovery of this pole is not of such scientific importance as that its quest so dangerous, nor have so many While the Arc- of the North Pole, neither is men hunted for it. tic regions are largely ice and open water, the Antarctic region is mostly land. Scott and Amundsen have been out of touch of the world for several months. as yet unknown. GRIM REAPER CLAIMS There were many hearts saddened in Lakeland this morning when the news came over the wires from Tam- ra that Mr. Clarence Perry was dead, having passed away shortly after 9 o'clock, surrounded by his wife, niother and other loved ones. It is with deep sorrow that the v riter pens these lines. We had en- Jjoyed the pleasure of Mr, Perry’s ac- ncaintance for several years, and during that time had learned to ap- e was a young man of high honor and principles, was gentlemanly in his bearing, and possessed many sterling qualities and traits. No more ho- loved young man ever left Lakeland, ond with his hundreds of friends here, we extend decpest sympathy to bis bereaved wife and other members of his family. Before going to Tampa, where he beld a position as salesman in the Drawdy Grocery Co., Mr. Perry was head clerk at the Tremont hotel. Frior to that time he had been a val- ued attache of the Pillans grocery store and there made many friends for himself and the institution with which he was connected. Three years ago he led to the altar Miss Lee Orion Ormsby, and their happy married life had often heen remark- ed by their friends, each being par- ticularly happy in the other's love ard companionship. The heartbrok- e€n wife has the deepest sympathy of a host of friends in her sad hour of Lereavement. Notice of funeral arrangements will be found on page 5. e ———————————————————— Mr. Vickers was denied the pleasur: of leading his loved one to the altar. He bore his disappointment man, however, and doubtless feels amply repaid for former failure by present success. Indeed, in the Lakeland News to the effect that he was very well satisfied at the way things turned out. We are sure his satisfaction is now doubled and ivebled. The Telegram wishes the couple all joy and prosperity, and trusts that the shape of several more or Iessinot even our excellent fire depart- ment can ever quench the fires of true love so auspiciously lighted. has Mawson, Each man chose a dif- ferent route, several being forced to Detalls of the discovery are like a| now | at the! time Mr. Vickers had a card inserted | STATE SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION IS Jacksonville, March 6.—The State executive committee of the Florida Sunday School Association, of which Iev. Frank F. Fiteh, of Jacksonville is general secretary, has just com- pieted arrangements to hold the State Sunday School Convention ai Orlando, April 9, 10 and 11, Dr. Franklin McElfresh, of Chi- cago, international teacher training superintendent, is to be the chief speaker. Dr. George W. Bailey, of Philadelphia, who is president of the World's Sunday School Association. it also to be present and assist in the convention. Other prominent vorkers will be announced later. The churches of Orlando are co- operating to make this one of th: best Sunday School conventions ever lteld in the State. Pastors, superin- tendents and Sunday School workers of the entire State are invited to be present and a large number are plan- ring to attend. Workers desiring special informa- tion should write to the general sec- retary, Florida Sunday School Asso- ciation, Y. M. C. A, building, Jack- sonville. COAL MINERS MAY STRIKE APRIL 1ST (By Assoclated Press.) New York, March 7.—Prospects of the strike of one hundred and eighty thousand anthracite ocal min- ers April 1, when working agree- nients lapse, have caused consumers tc make a rush to lay up a supply, and resulted in an advance in price. The miners demand a twenty per cent. wage Increase and a shorter working day, which demands it is cxpected will be refused by the own- ors. SALVEY FLEW FROM LONDON TO PARIS (By Associated Press.) Paris, March 7.—Henry Salvey, the French aviator, in London, this morning, desired to go to Paris on lusiness, but was detained by bad steamboat service, which is hamper- ed by the coal strike. He flew the distance of 222 miles in an aero- plane in three hours. He expects to roturn the same way, SPEAKER CLARK 62 YEARS OLD TODAY (By Associated Press.) Washington, March 7.—Speaker Clark celebrated his sixty-second an- niversary of his birth by presiding over the Sixty-second Congress. There were many eulogies from the Republicans, including ex-Speaker Cannon. SENATE VOTES ON ARBITRATION TODAY (By Associated Press.) Washington, March 7.—The Sen- ate votes on arbitration treaties with {France and England at four-thirty {this afternoon. CITY TAX NOTICE. The city tax books will close April ;1, 1912, alter which date costs will be added. Better pay today. H. L. SWATTS, City Tax Collector. e ———— Governor Jared Y. Sanders, of uisiana, announces that he intends to retire from public life at the ex- piration of his present term and de- vote himself to the practice of law. e —— ——————————— No. 107 cu AUDITORIUM _ IS ASSURED COMPANY ORGANIZED, AND SUB- SCRIPTIONS TO STOCK NOW TOTAL $13,500. A number of gentlemen interested in the Chautauqua auditorium move- ment, gathered this morning in the offices of L. M. Futch, and effected an organization which is to be known as the Lakeland Auditorium Associa- tion. Officers elected were as fol- lows: Mr. H. D. Bassett, president. Dr. S, F. Smith, vice-president. Mr. L. M. Futch, secretary and treasurer. Directors of the company are: Messrs. H. D. Bassett, S. F. Smith, L. M. Futch, N. A. Riggins and L. F\ Henley. The Association's attorney, Col. John 8. Edwards, was requested to draw up articles of incorporation, capitalizing the association at $20,- 000. Up to date, $13,500 has been subscribed towards the fund of $15,- 000, and the remaining $1,600 has been virtually pledged by well known business men of the city. Those who have subscribed since the last list was published follow: S. L. Raymondo .. .. ....$500.00 Dr. 8. F. Smith and C. Ruck- er Addams .. .. .. ...... 500,00 Mrs. U. G. Bates and Dr. Henley <. oo oo o0 soves 500.00 John F, Cox .. .. .. ....*500.00 $2,000.00 Previously reported .. ..$11,500.00 Total ... $13,500.00 Within a few days an architect will be secured to draw plans for the building, and other preliminary matters attended to, after which ac- tive work of erection of this fine building will be begun, and the same pushed to an early completion. The building is now assured, and Lakeland will soon have another handsome ornament to her business section, REV. JENKINS INVITES MEN TO PRAYER SERVICE To Christian Men: You are cor- ¢'ally invited to meet at the Metho- dist church tomorrow (Friday) from 12 to 12:20 noon, to pray for a re- vival of religion in Lakeland. 1t riay require a small sacrifice to at- tend, but it will be worth while. C'ome if you possibly can, Yours fraternally, I. C. JENKINS, Pastor. CONVENIENCES FOR LADIES' ROOM OF PASSENGER STATION Superintendent J. F. Council stat- cd this morning to a Telegram rep- resentative that wherever a passen- ger station such as Lakeland now kas, was erected, some ladies’ organ- ization of the town bought and plac- e¢d in the ladies’ rest room of the slation an iron crib i1 which moth- ers could place th: babies. He stated that the company would grant the Lakeland ladies permission to do likewise, and that he thought if their attention was called to the matter they would, no doubt, take it up at once. We would suggest that the va- rious organizations of 'the town, the different Home Missionary Societies, the W. C. T. U. and the Daughters ot the Confederacy might get to- gether and put in a leather eouch, so that any sick woman as well as tired children, might be comfortable. The company provides rocking chairs but other comforts are provided by the ladies of each town in which sta- tions are erected. A big fertilizer manufacturing plant is to be erected in Miami at an early date. S e Sl o e s e et e e ' i | B Lads s z B Bk