Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, March 8, 1912, Page 1

——— s INCIL HOLDS fULL SESSION H BUSINESS OF IMPORTANCE DISPOSED OF AT BOARD'S REGULAR MEETING. .r session of Council Scipper present. < of February 21 and March i session were read and roL - ad etition to furnish current for an sign at the passenger depot red to Light and Water v bond of George A. Rhoades, 4s sanitary and plumbing in- tor, in the sum of $500, was pre- .4, and on motion his bond was pted and premium ordered paid. port of Mucklaw and Ford, aud- of vity accounts, etc., was in- fuocd and on motion was refer- ¢ Finance Committee o such parts as were of use ublic information. Full report to examination at all times ai clerk's office. he establishment of a sidewalk on Oak street was referred to the et (‘ommittee with power to act. ublic superintendent and ceme- committee was empowered to n up east end of cemetery. ity Attorney Tucker advised con- pnation proceedings to open Da- avenue railroad crossing. onthly reports of the officers w read and ordered filed, nuual report of Peninsular Tele- pne company for the fiscal year ing December 1, 1911, was pre- t«d and on motion same ordered wid and filed, and the $207.95 Uilise tax ordered placed with treasurer, P-titions of G. P. Webb and Mrs. Carlton were, on motion, denied. iding permits were granted to firothers and V. V. VanHuss, tion the proposition of the \liliine Company was ac- “ion of Baltimore Machine D Company, relative to fire 4 ~m was referred to the tree for investigation and No. 134, entitled “An Opening a Street Around ' was put upon its sec- rooand was passed. . ) t¢ No. 135, entitled, “An to Govern Plumbers and imbing,” ete., put upon its nd final reading, and was ! members present, Muna, n, Pugh and Scipper, ¥s" on both above men- Tainances, "liinee No, 136 relative to < loset doors of railroad cars, duced and put updh its first auce No. 137, relative to re- “illroad gates at Kentucky 4 avenues, was introduced ivon its first reading. ion, the last two ordinances “zular course, No. 138, entitled, “An * Regulating the Sanitary :t of the City of Lakeland lishing the Office of Sani- ¢ Plumbing Inspector,” etc., iticed and put upon its first On motion, the rules were | and said ordinance No. * put upon its second and i . and was duly passed, present, Munn, Pillans, and Scipper, voting *ugh tion, the bill of Mucklaw & tors. was ordered return- T for an itemized statement .7 "ollownig bills were ordered Pill:ns. $25.20; D. B. Dick- Published in the Best Town in the Best Part of the Best State. son, $23; H. J. Drane, §5; Putnam Grocery Co., $21.47; W. H. Tillis, $i133.04; Mayes Grocery Co., $10.67; E. 8. McGlashan, $5; R. E. Scipper, $10; News Publishing Co., $9; Lake- land H. & P. Co,, $1; A, C. Armis- tead, $50; J. A. Cox, $34.50; F. L. Franklin, $66; G. A. Rhoades, Jr., $26.15; H. L. Swatts, $94.83; Neil McLeod, $31; W. U, Telegraph Co., $3.12; G. T. Speer, $10; (. R. Sid- metiman, $4.85; D. C. Wilson, $50.50; . Munn, Pillans, Eaton, Guy Arendell, secretary, $21; H. & W. B, Drew, $17. On motion, council adjourned to met in adjourned session at 3 p. m., on Friday, March 15, MORRIS G. MUNN, President. H. L. SWATTS, City Clerk. CITY TAX NOTICE. The city tax books will close April 1, 1912, after which date costs will be added. Better pay today. H. L. SWATTS, City Tax Collector. WRECK KILLS FOUR, INJURES NINE (By Assoclated Press.) Social Circle, Ga., March 8.— Three negro men and one negro wo- man were killed and nine persons, principally white, were injured when a Uentral of Georgia passenger train .crashed head-on into a freight near here, early today. The negroes were buried in the wreckage. The wreck was caused by a confusion of orders. WRECK WAS ANTICIPATED, BUT COULD NOT BE PREVENTED Augusta, Ga.,, March 8.—It s learned railroad men Kknew the wreck on the Georgia Railroad, at Social Circle, Ga., this morning was going to happen, and actually had a wreck train on.the way before the trains came together. Misunder- stood orders were discovered just too late to prevent the collision. In the meantime a relief train was or- dered out in anticipation of the crash, 'NO ARBITRATION LEGISLATION THIS TERM (By Associated Press.) Washington March 8.—It is gen- erally agreed that arbitration legis- lation is dead so far as this session of Congress is concerned, as a resuit of the Senate's action yesterday in emasculating the treaties with Eng- land and France by which was elim- inated the clause which it was thought would kill the Senate's tra- ditional treaty-making powers. It is not thought probable that the Pres- ident will submit the facts in their mangled form to either of the pow- ers for their possible approval. ——————— CATS CAUSED DIVORCE. Because his wife kept thirty-two cats in their home, Samuel O v¢'! 74 years old and a civil war vetern, was grdnted a divorce at Kansas City. Kan. O'Dell testified that his wife gave her cats more attention than she gave him, fed the pets the choicest food and ignored his tests when the animals slept in his bed. 'LOUISIANA REPUBLI- CANS ENDORSE TAFT (By Associated Press.) New Orleans, March 8.—The Re- publican State Committee endorsed President Taft, and promised its sup- port to his nomination. pro- | "HE LAKELAND EVENING TELEGRAM LAKELAND, FLORIDA, NEAR-LYNCHING IN JACKSONVILLE| SQUABBLE LOOMS MOB OF 5,000 SURROUNDS JAIL, BRITISH AND' NORWEGIAN EX- BUT TROOPS FINALLY RE-. STORE ORDER. (By Associated Press.) Jacksonville, Fla., March 8.-—The crowd which it was feared last night would try to lynch the negro, Eu- gene Baxter, held in jail charged with killing Simon Silverstein, dis- persed without causing much trou- ble. Silverstein was foully murdered in this city Saturday night. His wife and child werc assaulted also, tut they still live. The buy identified Baxter as the murderer Yycsterday, and last night a mob of 5,000 men surrounded the jail bent on lynching the negre. The militia was cailed out and order was finally restored. MAY SOON INSTALL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM Lakeland will probably have a fire alarm system installed within the next few months, which is another step in her march of progress. The matter is now under advisement,’ the council having turned the matter over to the Fire Committee for in- vestigation. The Baltimore Machine Products Co. will probably send a man down at an early date to go into the merits of the system with the council, and it is altogether probable that Lake- Jand will have this improvement at no distant date. The Peninsular Telephone Company has signified its their poles whenever the system installed. MOURNING FRIENDS PAY LAST SAD RITES A large concourse of sorrowing friends gathered at noon today at the First Presbyterian church, where the last sad rites were pronounced over the body of Mr. Clarence H. Perry, whose sad and untimely death has cast a pall over the community. The body reached Lakeland from Tampa on the noon train, accompa- nied by the heart-broken wife and other relatives. The body was taken in charge at once by the Independ- ent Order of Odd Fellows, of which organization Mr. Perry was a prom-' inent member, After the funeral cortege had reached the church, the burial serv- ice of the Presbyterian church was read by the pastor, Rev. Chalmers. The choir softly sang ‘“Asleep in Jesus” and “It is Well With My Soul.” Rev, Chalmers was assisted in the service by Rev. I. C. Jenkins, pastor of the Methodist church. The casket was covered with beautiful floral offerings, each rosebud repre- senting the love and esteem in which the deceased was held. After sthe service at the church, the body was accompanied to the cemetery by a large number of friends, where the last rites were i performed by the Odd Fellows. We venture to say that never has a death occurred in Lakeland that ‘was more gzperally deplored than {tuat of Mr. Perry, and while bow- ing in submissicn to the Divine will of a Father above, it is hard to un- derstand why this beloved young man should have been called so early in life. His many friends are bowed in sorrow, and in this sad hour, they cxtend deepest sympathy to the de- votcd wife, parents and other reia- tives. willingness to allow the city to use|cablegram from is|faying he had heard nothing from FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 1912. ANOTHER POLAR PLORERS DISPUTE AS TO DISCOVERY OF POLE. (By Associated Press.) Confirmation of Amundsen's at- tuinment of South Pole, received from the explorer himself from Tas- mania, sets at rest the conflicting reports current yesterday. The dis- patch printed in the London news- paper declared Amundsen telegraph- ed that Scott had found the Pole, but as nothing has been heard from Scott, it is supposed he s still in the wilderness. The honor must go to the Norwegian until the English- man is heard from. Amundsen for years has been considered one of the most efficient explorers in the world. 'AMUNDSEN SAYS HE'S © THE MAN WHO FOUND IT (By Assoclated Press.) Christina, Norway, March 8. —Lo- cal papers have received dispatches from Captain Roald Amundsen an- nouncing that he reached the South Pole December 14, 1911, He denies having sent a message that the pole was discovered by Captain Scott, the British explorer, as announced yes- terday. AMUNDSEN CABLES HE KNOWS NOTHING OF SCOTT (By Assoclated Press.) The New York Times recived a Capt. Amundsen. Scott. WALKER HUNG AT MACON THIS MORN ‘ (By Associated Press.) Macon, Ga., March 8.—William B, Walker, convicted of pouring gaso- line over his wife, gnd burning her to death was hanged here this morn- ing. He went to the gallows pro- testing his innocence, CHOKES TO DEATH ON BEEFSTEAK Kotick Huchko, 30 years old, an Austrian, at Monongahela, Pa., chok- ed to death while eating dinner. Huchko tried to swallow a piece of beeksteak eight inches long and four inches in width, it is said. BABY HANGED ON CRADLE BARS. Pauline Carder, of Terre Haute, Ind., eight months old, while sleep- ing in a cradle, fell out and was hanged between the bars. The child was dead when found by its mother. IMPORTANT HIGHWAY HAS BEEN REPAIRED Fred F. Smith, of New Jersey, representative of the government Good Road Bureau, who has been exerting himself in behalf of the Quebec to Florida highway, was in Tampd yesterday and reported that the bad road between Loughman and Haines City had now been repaired and is in good condition. Mr. Smith has been personally over most of the roads in this section and has been iinstrumental in having much im- provement work done. Mr. Smith is an enthusiastic good roads man and is devoting special at- tention te the roads in Florida which will form a part of the great high- way from Canada to this State.— Tampa Tribune. ABBOTT GUILTY OF ROBBING U. 8. MAIL After having been out about forty- five minutes the jury in the case of J. J. Abbott, charged with robbing the mails of $10,000, late yesterday afternoon brought in a verdict of guilty. A dramatic scene followed in which the usual self-control which Abbott has maintained ever since his arrest a year ago, was destroyed and he burst into tears, mingling with the anguished cries of his wife and two small children, who have been in the court room with him during thc trial. Attorneys for the defendant at once filed notice of mating a motion for a naw urial, which probably will be submitted in court this morning. Abbott, being still under bond, was allowed to leave the court room with his fam- ily. Sentence will not be passed un- til the motion fr » new trial or oth- er motions which attorneys may ile are disposed of.—Tampa Tribune. AMERICANS NOT T0 BE MEXICAN HOSTAGES (By Assoclated Press.) Washington, March 8.—Emphatic denial was made to American Ambas- sador Wilson, at Mexico City, by Manuel Calero, Mexican Minister of Foreign Affairs of the interview ac- credited to him, declaring that Americans and other foreigners: would he held as hostages should for- eign force invade the country. STREET NOW OPENED AROUND LAKE MORTON The drive around Lake Morton has been officially declared an open street by the city council, to be known in the future as “Morton Drive.” This will probably be paved within the next few months, and will then be one of the show places of South Florida. The lake is already sur- rounded by beautiful homes, and with a paved street circling the lake it would be a beauty spot, indeed. EXPECT DECISION IN PACKERS’ CASE MONDAY (By Assoclated Press.) Chicago, March 8.—Argument of counsel for the defense on the mo- tion to have the packers’ cases tak- en from the jury, and the ten de- fendants discharged, was continued. v is expected that the arguments will be ended tomorrow, and that the court will give a session for its Gecision Monday. The defense con- tends that the government failed to show conspiracy in maintaining =z combination in restraint of trade. TOOTH-PULLING CAUSES DEATH. The pulling of a tooth caused the death of Charles Myers, of Bean Lake, Mo., at a local hospital. The cavity became infected and blood poisoning developed. The patient bled continuously four days. Myers was 19 years old. Tomorrow is the last day in which to pay poll taxes. Pay your dollar and on election day you will be somebody. We can not imagine a greater nonentity than a man with- out a vote, AMERICAN FAMILIES LEAVING MEXICO (By Associated Press.) Laredo, Texas, March 8.—Two hundred persons arrived here from Mexico on their way north, to escape possible danger incident to the revo- lution. No, 108 JUNIORS GIVE GOOD PROGRAM FINALS OF JUNIOR CLASS L. H. 8. INTERESTED LARGE AUDI- ENCE LAST NIGHT. A large audience gathered last night at the Lakeland High School, wher the Juniors gave their term finals. The stage was prettily ar- ranged, all the work having been done by the class, At eight o'clock the invocation was delivered by Rev. I. C. Jenkins, after which the quartette, composed of Prof. Jones, Prof. Jett, Miss Sa- rah Cloud and Miss Suella Groover, sang “Juanita.” Gerald iMtchell, who was unable to deliver his essay on a previous occa- sion, opened the program, taking as his subject “An Echo.” A close stu- dent at all times, Gerald had given much study to his subject, and he handled it in such a manner as in- terested all his hearers. Miss Aileen McRae took as her subject* William Cullen Bryant”and she gave a very interesting insight into the life and works of this be- loved author. Alfred Tennyson's life and great achievements in the world of litera- ture were splendidly presented by Gordon Hart, who carried the audi- ence through the many interesting periods of this writer's career, A brilliant plano duet was then given by Miss Lula Hart and Miss Titman, which was very much en- Joyed. Ivan Jackson was the next speak- er, and he took as his subject “My Country.” He emphasized the fact that we have a country to be proud of, and that we should at all times sing its praises abroad in order that others should appreciate it at its full worth. Miss Mary Daughtry's subject was “The Country Girl,” and she de- tailed the many advatnages the country girls have over their city sisters. Their time is given to more substantial undertakings than the frivolities of a society girl’s life, and instead of being looked on with pity they should be all the more envied by the girls of the towns. ' Miss Lula Hart delivered a very interesting essay on “My Mission in Lite.” She placed the ideal of a young man or woman at a high standard, and admonished all to look high when going out in searci of a career. Loring Bracken, one of the bright- est students in the school, was next on the program, ang he gave some sound advice to the boys who spend their time loafing on the street cor- ners. Not being a loafer himself, he was ably fitted to discuss such a subject, and we trust his words of advice fell on good soil last night and will bear fruit in more boys spending their time in their homes and less on the streets. Monroe Sutton gave a very inter- esting address on the life and works of Robert Burns, which was enthu- siastically received, it having been carefully prepared and well deliv- ered. “Thou Art the Man" was the sub- ject assigned to William Emmerson, and both in the subject-matter and in the delivery, William was never seell to betted advantage. His subject was splendidly handled and the au- dience was thoroughly appreciative of his efforts. Miss Pearl Haynes took as her subject “School,” beginning with the school in which an education is secured, and branching thence into the school of iife. To prepare for the latter one should perfect ome's self as much as possible in the former. Her essay was well pre- (Continued on page 8.)