Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, March 9, 1912, Page 1

—— Published in the Best Town in the Be L. 1 R I'IN[.UP nix?lffx of a limerick, which is as tol—i 0r llM[RICKS a Definition of a Limerick. not receive a prize to see wherein they failed, we give below the defi- A limerick consists of five ana- paestic lines, of which the first, sec- ond and fifth lines rhyme and have three feet, and the third and fourth lines also rhyme, and have two feet, PR Ny CLEVER VERSES SUBMIT- gD IN EVENING TELE- GRAM'S CONTEST. \. 1yening Telegram's Limerick | We securett for judges those 9 e to a successful close| whom we believe to bé as well quali- ‘ming at 9 o'clock, and we|fied to act in such a position as any who could have been chosen, thdse who served us so cheerfully being Prof. Charles M. Jones, Miss Mertie Gracy and Mrs. J, D. Lovell. When they had completed their labors each .=ure in reproducing on our and third pages the efforts the contestants as well as i the prize-winners. - of first prize, four $1.50 5— was presented with two reserved Rs. T. J. HOOKS. seats with the compliments of the b ner of second prize, two $1.50 [ Evening Telegram, in order. that they might go and judge for them- selves the excellence of the “Mum- my and the Humming Bird.” In order that there might be no possibility of a suggestion of unfair- ness in the matter, we had all the limericks set up in type and then took printed proofs of same, just as they appear elsewhere in this issue. We then clipped the names from each, leaving only the number to identify each. In this way the judges had no way of knowing who wrote any of them, and were en- tirely unhampered in their work. HARRIMAN’S ESTATE WORTH $100,000,000 (By Associated Press.) Newburgh, N. Y., March 9.—The final appraisement of the estate of the late Edward H. Harriman, rail- road king, shows it is worth nearly a hundred million dollars. One per cent, of this will be turned into the state treasury as a heritage tax. EDWARDS OHLINGER. $1 Rs. F. iuner of third prize, two R: EGBERT LUSK, of Charles- W Va, inuer of fourth prize, one $1.50 ks R. E. LUFSEY. nuer of fifth prize, one §1 RS, L B. BEVIS. he judges, after careful deliber- , decided that No. 28 was the per of the first prize, This limer- was written by Mr. G. J. Wil- s, who very gracefully entered jer his wife's name. Being con- e with the Evening Telegram, oreman of the job department, ould not accept a prize, retir- in favor of Mrs, T. J. Hooks, who declured to have the next best rick lw we take pleasure in repro- s the efforts of the prize-win- Winner >offil—‘i;t Prize. AT R by AT THE CHURCHES TOMORROW. 4 taid: “Paul Gilmore in The There will be services at all of the churches in the city tomorrow, my,"” 0 doubt will be very funny. Lo slow 1 owill go, with the exception of the Cumber- oniy a beau land- Presbyterian church, where down in his jeans” for the|only Sunday School will be hold.| owing to the church being without a MRS, T. J. HOOKS. pasbor, Ten thousand cocoanut palms are being set out on Anna Maria Key, in Tampa bay. TAFT CAMPAIGNING IN CHICAGO TODAY Winner of Second Prize. "o you want to save the Telegram, honey. n osure do the trick 1 hit the right lick © I"aul Gilmore as the Mum- Rs P (By Associated Press.) Chicago, March 9.—President Taft is a guest of Chicago today, with a program which will keep him | busy until midnight. Several le‘lh-‘ EDWARDS OHLINGER. Winner of Third Prige. /irst stood ‘close to a gentleman mmy; ©..o chatting and growing Giite fhummy. *kd: “What's the best play tve down this way?” ilmore,” he said, “as a very 2e Mummy.,” (MRS.) IDA B. LUSK. % Laid _ |donated to the Confederate -sidley 8t., Charleston, W. es of important political significance are scheduled. DAUGHTERS RECEIVED $10. Through the courtesy of Mr. C. E. Browne,- a portion of the receipts of the Edisonia Theater last night were Monu- ment Fund. The Daughters receiv- ed in this way $10, which brings down the balance still due on the monument to $49. Winner of Fourth Prige, “rote home to his folk: it all my jewels in solk, Mmt AMERICAN * Paul Gilmore is here | ‘s the Mummy. 1 fear - him, because I am brolk.” MRS. R. E. LUFSEY. TROOPS TO CHINA (By Associated Press.) Manila, March 9 —Five hundred men of the Fifteenth United States to help Winner of Fifth Prige. ' ¥anted to hear “The Mum- ¥ Gilmore : ! my head is still sore. YUt “The Telegram” said, it won't hurt the head ‘P 'he theater to fiill more.” MRS. L. B. BEVIS. — Infantry sailed for China, guard foreign property. . oo+ TO INVESTIGATE THE SHIPPING COMBINE. (By Associated Press.) Washington, March 9.—March 9. —Tentative plans for a.House in- B vestigation of the alleged shipping "7 10 enable those who did|combine have been made. LAKELAND EVENING TELEGRAM LAKELAND, FLORIDA, SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 1912, T0 FLOAT MAINE [REGULATIONS FOR TOMORROW PANAMA CANAL REMAINS OF BATTLESHIP WILL|ATLANTA'S SENSATIONAL MYS- BE RAISED AND CARRIED OUT TO SEA. (By Associated Press.) Washington, March 9.—With the opening of the great coffer-dam in the Mavana barbor, the army engi- neers believe that what remains of the battleship Maine will be floated out next Saturday. As soon as it is clear of the dam, the hull, under convoy of the cruisers Birmingham and North Carolina, wHl be towed into the gulf, there with ceremonies to be consigned to its final restisg- place in the deep. TEDDY EXPRESSES CONFIDENCE OF WINNING (By Associated Press.) Oyster Bay, March 9.—"If presl- dential primaries are established, I feel sure we will win. If they're not we have a fighting chance,” said Roosevelt. The Colonel was amused at the statement that Carnegie had given $20,000 towards his African expedition. He took down a book containing an account of the trip and showed where he had acknowl- edged the receipt of substantial ald from the steel magnate, and laugh- ed to think some one had been try- ing to “exposc” him. SPONSOR AND MAIDS NAMED FOR REUNION Following is the order, issued in the courtly style of the gallant de- fenders of Dixie: According to long established cus- tom, and as a tribute to the glorious womanhood of our beloved South- land, 1 have this day appointed the following ladies to horor us by their presence during the reunion at Ma- con, Ga.,, May 7 to 9, 1912: Sponsor, Miss Lucie Belle Tampa. Maid of Honor, Miss Lessic Tram- mell, of Lakeland. Maid of Honor, Miss Mattic M Williams, of Bartow. These are the descendants of gail- lant Confederate soldiers. Comrades, honor and respect them as sucn. By order: Taylor, B. F. TAYLOR, Brigadier Gen. Third Brigade. H. C. DURHAM, Adjt. Gen. and Chief+of Stai CAPT. CARTER HAS A NARROW ESCAPE Capt. Yancey Carter, who is con- nected with the agricultural work of the State College, and who travels all over the State in the interest of same, was a visitor to Lakeland to- day. He relate¢ a thrilling escape he experienced a few days ago, while on his way to Morse. He was pass- ing near the old abandoned turpen- tine camp of Thomasville, when he came to a marshy place in the trail, which did not look dangerous, but his horse had taken only a step or two forward when the animal step- ped off into what apparently was a deep quagmire. The jolt threw Mr. Carter so far forward that for- tunately he landed on comparatively solid ground. The horse by a gal- lant struggle managed also to climb from the hidden hole, which those familiar with such things say was probably jan alligator “cave,” but it was a close call, as the animal sank almost completely beneath the mire, Motion pictures of the Oversea celebration are now being shown in this State. TERY STILL SHROUDED IN MYSTERY. (By Assctiated Press.) Washington, March 9.-=The Dbill for the government of the Panamd Canal zone, and the operation of the canal was agreed on today by the House (ommittee on Interstate Com- merce. The maximum of a dollar and a quarter per ton was prescrib- ed, with « minimum not below an amount sufficient to maintain and operate the canal. No preference will be given American ships. AMUNDSEN HAILED AS POLAR DISCOVERY (By Associated Press.) London, March 9.—Captain Roald Amundsen’s triumph is generally ac- knowledged as complete, he being hailed as the discoverer of the South Pole. Many Britons arg still walit- ing word from Captain Scott in the hope that he, too, has found the coveted goal. Each explorer is re- maining in ignorance of the other's success. IMPROVEMENTS IN ROSEDALE. The owners of Rosedale have se- cured, through the courtesy of Mr. J. W. Chiles, a street running through the Chiles property leading from Lake Morton to Rosedale. This street, as well as those through their own property, they have graded and put into shape without any expensc to the city. The new greet will be known as Chiles street, and short- ens by several blocks the distance between Rosedale and the center of toovn, As some of the purchasers of property in this subdivision have already begun their building opera- tions, §§ is the intention of the pro- moters to secure water and light privileges at an early date, This is the first . subdivsion in Lakeland to have building restric- tions, although this plan is now rec- ognized everywhere as the only basis for permanent development, The idea is attracting much favorable comment, and Mr. Rogan states that he and his associates have been much encouraged by the attitude of the citizens of Lakeland. A few people have expressed it as their cpinion that the limitation on the cost of the houses has been placed too low, but it has been ascertained that many different plans for beau- tiful and comfortable homes can be carried out in this section of the country for as low as one thousand dollars, especially those on the bun- galow order. Rosedale is now on the open mar- ket and it is freely predicted that a considerable number of handsome houses will be erected there during the coming year. POPULAR CONDUCTOR WILL RETURN TO HIS WORK Friends of Mr. G. Thomas Flem- ing, that prince of good fellows, will regret to learn that he leaves Mon- day for Fredonia, N. Y., to again take up his worR as conductor of one of the fastest passenger trains in the East, the Lake Shore Limited, which runs between Buffalo and To- ledo. Mr. Fleming comes to Lakeland every winter, having a fine home on Lake Boney, Here he spends the time enjoying the fine fishing, Mr. Fleming having the distinction of being one of the best fishermen in this country. st Part of the Best State. VIRGINIA PRIZE-WINNER GIVES' LAKELAND COUPLE TICKETS One of the winners in the limer- ick contest, Mrs. lda B. Lusk, of (harleston, W. Va,, is well known to the older residents of Lakeland, be- ing the daughter of the late Col. N. B. Bowyer. Mrs, Lusk, who keeps up with the happenings of this city through the Lakeland News, wrote the limerick, requesting that should it win a prize, that the seats be giv- len to Mr. and Mrs. C. @. Arendell. This estimable couple will, therefore, witness this splendid attraction as Mrs. Lusk's guests, although the hostess will not be present, FRIDAY MUSICALE. The Friday Musicale met yester- day afternoon. However, for various reasons there were only a few in at- tendance. The regular business session was taken up, Mrs. Drane presiding, af- ter which Miss Southard read an in- teresting paper on George Freder- ick Handel. Owing to the fact that the attendance was small, Miss Southard will be requested to read her paper again when more of the members are present in order that all may enjoy it. CHAMP CLARK TALKS T0 KENTUCKIANS (By Assoclated Press.) Frankfort, Ky., March 9.—Speak- er Champ Clark addressed the Ken- tucky legislature today on the re- cent record of the Democratic party. He predicted that tariff and trust control would be the issues of the present Presidential campaign. Daytona, Seabreeze and Daytona Beach are soon to have an electric rallway system and a gas plant. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Preaching by the pastor, both morning“and evening. KEvery mem- ber is urged to be present, especially at the morning hour, as the pastor has an announcement to make that is of interest to the entire church, Sunday School at 9:15. All are cerdially invited. PRIVATE PENSION BILL WAS PASSED TODAY (By Associated Press.) Washington, March 9.—In of the renewal of filibustering by Representative Roddenberry, of Georgia, the House passed the pri- vate pension bill, 214 to 36. spite CHARMING VISITOR HERE. Miss Pansy Souter, a charming Ocala girl, who visited Lakeland about five years ago, is again in the city, being the guest of her friend, Miss Lucy Newsome. Miss Souter is a very attractive young woman, and during her stay in the city will be showered with social attentions. SIX BURNED T0 DEATH IN CHICAGO (By Associated Press.) Chicago, March 9.—Six men were burned to death in a fire which swept a lodginz house in Clark street. The fire caught the men in the upper stories, many having a nagrow escape. It is feared that more bodies will be found in the de- bris. One of the known victims Jjumped to death, !h; others were suffocated. There were one hundred and seventy-five men in the place. It was later learned that those who had ben trapped had escaped. DID WIFE SHOOT GRACE? BILL FOR OPERATION OF GREAT WATERWAY AGREED UPON IN CONGRESS. (By Associated Press.) Atlanta, Ga., March 9.—How E. H. Grace, tha prominent builder, found in his home Tuceday with a bullet in his side, came by the wound, seemed as much of & mystery, as ever tcday, despite the constant work of lawyers and the police. Mrs. Grace is still held without bail, her husband having accused her. Grace is resting easier, but his life hangs by a thread. Many theories have been advanced, but ucne has proven tenable. Mrs. Grace advances the theory that her husband was shot by a burglar. The lawyer for the hus- band accuses the wife, DEATH OF MRS. ALLEN; FUNERAL TOMORROW Mrs. Allen, the mother of Mrs. N. P. Jackson, who lives about two miles south of town, passed away a few days ago at a hospital in the northern part of the State. Her re- mains were shipped here, and the funeral services will be conducted to- morrow at the First Methodist church, Rev. 1. C. Jenkins, officla- ing. Mrs. Allen was a woman of many superior traits of character, was a devout Christian and was beloved by all who knew her. Although she was not well known here, her daugh- ter, Mrs. Jackson, having only re- sided here a few months, the sym- pathy of the community goes out to the sorrowing relatives in their sad hour of bereavement. The funeral, as stated above, will occur tomor- row afternoon at 1:30 at the Metho- dist church, Gentry Undertaking Co. in charge, SERVICES AT METHODIST CHURCH TOMORROW At the Methodist Church tomor- row morning the pastor will preach on the subject, “The Christian Fam- ily Reunion,” after which the Sacra- ment of the Lord's Supper will be administered. The choir will ren- der an anthem and a solo will be sung by Mrs, T. Cason. In the evening the pastor will preach on “Sowing and Reaping.” This is the second of a series of ser- mons on ‘““The Effects of Sin.” Tha first sermon was delivered last Sun- day night and was well received by the people, much interest being man- ifested. The hope is to make this a climax, and even more interest is expected to be taken. The choir will render an anthem and there will be a duet by Mesdames Norvell and Bates. These services begin the revival meeting. There will be no day serv- ice Monday, but Rev. W. C. Norton, the conference evangelist, will ar- rive Monday and preach Monday evening. A cordial invitation is extended to the people to be present at the Sunday services. The evening serv- ice will be especially evangelistic, and a large attendance should be present. Mr. Vernie Stevens came up Sat- urday night from Lakeland and has been spending several days here with his family. Mrs. Stevens and baby will accompany Mr. Stevens back to Lakeland on the early train this morning and they will make that city their home. Mrs. Stevens and little daughter have been spending the winter in Ocala with the for- mer’s uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Weathers and family. Their many friends are glad their home is now to be so mear Ocala.—Ocala Banner. s