Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, March 13, 1912, Page 1

Published in the Best Town in the Best Part of the Best State. JORRON NE STATION OPENS ARRANGING TO DECO- ATE BUILDING AND AVE CELEBRATION. pow passenger station will borow afternoon in a blaze v and all Lakeland will be o . lobrate the auspicious oc- celebration will be in the pi the Daughters of the Con- .. who will decorate the sta- od, otc,, with flags this after- nd tomorrow morning. To- afternoon between 5 and 6, tmess the formal opening of ion, and the Daughters have 4 with the Lakeland Citizens’ b be on hand to dispense mu- the trains arrive and also bout the remainder of the her feature of the opening of ¢ station will be the effort ladies to wipe out the re- g debt on the Confederate ent, and to do this they have d tomorrow afternoon and to be tag day. A large num- fair Lakeland girls will be on ith tags and the skinflint man grudges them any sum they desire should mot be at the tion. The Daughters desire to hat they have now only $30 ing unpaid on the monument, ey feel that to raise this small ¢ach person approached will financially embarrassed to any xtent. They wish to lift the he people of Lakeland want it and, while we are celebrating ¢ of the fine new station, at the same time celebrate the of the debt from the hand- prnament that adorns Munn by ussisting these patriotic 1 who have arranged such program for tomorrow after- “body be on hand tomor- m at the handsome new ¢on 5 aud 6 o'clock. Ban- . music by the band and 1y we'll let the traveling we're on the map! STRATED FLORIDA SCENES. A. Bennett and G. T, is city, who are securing < from various South Florida e purpose of throwing 01 s'reens in the mnorthern haie given out that they will ¢ir lectures in Florida, show- ires in Plant City, Orlando, i, Lakeland, Fort Myers, Tam- ¢ ¢ther towns in this vicinity ‘21ly their desire to have this Sprar stated this morning that ted lecture will be in i some time between March 1 April 1, the exact date mot Lz been determined upon " ts cood advertising for nd all will no doubt be «varn that Florida people will &1 opportunity of seeing how 'owns will look when placed rutinizing gaze of an in- <4 publie. E SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION. Preachers and Sunday school tdents of the Baptist, Pres- and Methodist churches met e tation Thursday night to ’ Ay the coming of the Florida ey School State convention, Or- Saving been selected by the itive committee of the organiza- for its meeting in April.—Orlan- tizen, FIRE AT W. K. M'RAE'S; NO DAMAGE DONE. The fire department was ‘“right on the job” this morning when an alarm was sent in from Ward 4 and be- fore hardly anyone knew where the fire was the company was nearly to the home of Mr. W. K. McRae, the scene of the disturbance. We are very glad to state that scarcely any damage was done, the kitchen roof having caught from a spark from the flue. Two men who were passing the house rushed in and told the family the house was on fire, and as the blaze was only a small one, they had about succeeded in ex- tinguishing it when the fire depart- ment came up. The latter brought into use the chemicals, and within a very few minutes it was “all over” and everybody happy. NEUTARLITY LAWS| CON- SIDERED DEFECTIVE (By Associated Press.) Washington, March 13.—President Taft pointed out to the members of the Senate Foreign Relations commit- tee and the Texas congressional dele- gation at the White House conference that the neutrality laws of the Unit- ed States are not specific enough. The president is reported to have sald that unless Congress enacted new measures, it would be difficult to pre- serve peace with Mexico. The mat- ter came largely through the appeal of President Madero and the question as to whether arms shipped into Mexico for the insurgents should be passed by this government. BEGINNING OF END OF TEXTILE STRIKE (By Associated Press.) Lawrence, Mass,, March 13.—The beginning of the end of the textile strike, which began Jan, 12, is thought to be reached today, when a general committee of strikers voted to recommend to idle operatives of American Woolen Co, that the wage increase offered by the company be accepted. ITALIANS CLAI VICTORY OVER ARABS (By Associated Press.) Benghazi, Tripoli, March 13.— More than one thousand Arabs were killed and another thousand wound- ed in a battle with the Italians, ac- cording to Italian advices. DYNAMITERS GO TO TRIAL OCTOBER 1. (By Associated Press.) Indianapolis, March 13.—All dyna- mite defendants must go to trial Oct. 1, according to the final decree of Judge Anderson, which refused the motion of attorneys for the defense for separate trials. CHAS. L. DEARDOFF DIES AT ST. AUGUSTINE. St. Augustine, March 12.—This morning Charles L. Deardoff, super- intendent of the Record Printing plant, passed away at his home after an illness of six weeks of pneumonia. Mr. Deardoff was » man of many during the present year, new settlers and his death will be deplored throughout the state. 50,000 TO POPULATION. Florida will probably add fifty thousand to her present population splendid qualities, was widely known from all sections of the country. They are coming to make their homes here and to assist in the development of the state’s resources.—Deland Record. LAKELAND, FLORIDA, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 1912. VOLCANO UNDER GREAT DISTRES CANAL SITE| FOLLOWS STRIKE REPORT OF ENGINEER INDICATES | MANY FAMILIES DESTITUTE AS TROUBLE AHEAD OF BUILD- ERS OF BIG DITCH. (By Associated Press.) New York, March 13.—Sensational reports that a sleeping volcano under- lies the famous Culebra cut in the Panama canal have been published here, based on reports of an engineer, which declares that steam arises from the newly cut ground and.that the heat is so great beneath the surface that wood is charged and ‘the tem- perature taken before a blast is put in, to prevent premature explosions. Geologists, however, say that the steam is due to chemical action and not to u‘le presence of a volcano, MRS, GILL SUCCUMBS AFTER LONG SUFFERING After suffering six long weeks as a result of the explosion of a can of gasoline, death relieved the suffer- ings of Mrs. J. M. Gill this morn- ing shortly after 1 o'clock. Reports from the trained nurse and physician in charge have been quite hopeful, the nurse stating that her recovery was assured, Her condi- tion, however, became more critical a day or so ago on account of a se- vere bilious attack, and for several days she had been unable to retain any nourishment whatever., Last night she grew worse and shortly after midnight she passed to the great beyond, 1t will be remembered that Mrs. Gill was terribly burned about six weeks ago by the explosion of a can of gasoline. She was preparing tha noon day meal, and, while arranging to light the fire, she picked up what she thought was a can of kerosene, but which contained gasoline instead, and poured the contents on the wood. The can was instantly shattered into a thousand pieces, and the woman was covered with the burning oil. Willing hands rushed to her assist- ance but not before she was literally | burned from head to foot, her flesh | being cooked to a crisp in many places, She was a woman of won- derful constitution and will power,| and she fought against death daily, with the result that she lingered un- til now. The ways of Providence are for the best, and, although the bereaved fam- ily are bowed in grief over the loss of their loved one, the accident would have left her in such a physical con- dition that she would have been han- dicapped for life. One ear had wast- ed away, and other portions of her body were falling into disuse, and she would also have borne blemishes which would have only brought heartache and sadness. The funeral was conducted this morning at 11:30 at Gapway, Rev. McClellan in charge. DEATH OF MR. AMOS GILL. Amos Gill, a young man about twenty years of age, died at Mulberry on Monday and was buried yesterday at Gapway cemetery, Rev. Steve Mc- Clelland officiating. The young man was from Lakeland but had been working at Mulberry for a time. He was 3 member of the Baptist church, was industrious, and bore a good character. e Deceased was a brother of Mr, J. M. Gill, who was thus called to the grave of & brother yesterday and of bis wife today. ; R S T TR R T USSR . RESULT OF IDLENESS OF 2,000,000 (By Associated Press.) . London, March 13. — Distress thro!lghoul England, Scotland and Wales from the coal strike is grow- ing, particularly in Wales, where practically the whole life of the peo- ple depends upon the coal industry. Authorities report many families in want since the strike, Pay issued by the unions has been cut down. Rail- road men and others depending on fuel for employment are being dis- charged by hundreds and plants are continuing to close down. Settlement is not improbable today, although many are pessimistic. Even if peace should come today it would be some time pefore normal conditions are re- stored. METHODIST REVIVAL BEGINS AUSPICIOUSLY The Methodist revival has started off auspiciously. The service was led yesterday afternoon by the pastor. The attendance was fair. At § o'clock in the afterncon Rev. W. C. Norton arrived from Bartow and preached last night. The attendance was very encouraging. Mr. Norton preached a very earnest sermon on the healing of the man who was carnrled to Christ and let down through the roof of the house. He is a very earnest preagher, having much pathos in his make up, and impressing truths most forceably. His record as an evangelist has been very good, indeed. He has just held a wonderful meeting at Tampa Heights where numbers of people were con- verted. Mr. Norton said that he does not put on gloves to deal with sin, and that people may expect things to be dug up during the next few weeks if there are any things to be dug up. The services today are at 3:30 in | the afternoon and 7:30 in the even- ing. A most cordial invitation is ex- tended to the people of Lakeland to |attend all services. | FUNERAL OF MR. DAYTON. The funeral of Mr. C. E. Dayton |eeeurred this morning from the fam- | ily residence on South Tennessee ave- nue at 10 o'clock. A large number of sorrowing friends gathered to pay their last re- | spects to this good man, who was be- loved by all who knew him. The fu- neral services were in gharge of the local camp G. A. R., of which organi- zation Mr. Dayton was a faithful member, The chaplain} Rev. R. A. Ward officiated, and paid a tribute to the life of their beloved comrade. There were a large number of floral offerings, bespeaking the esteem in which the deceased was held. After the service at the home, the body was accompanied to the city ceme- tery, where it was consigned to its last resting place, loving hands plac- ing flowers on the new made grave. The family have the deepest sympathy of all in the loss of their loved one. The J. R. Davis farm is one of the busiest ones in Polk county just at present. On the second he contract- ed 10,000 crates of cabbage at $2 per crate f. 0. b, Bartow. He has already planted 40 acres of eggplant, 7 acres of butter beans, 30 acres of peppers, 15 acres of Irish potatoes, 4 acres of tomatoes and 3 acres of sweet corn. A little later he will plant 15 or 20 acres of field corn.—Bartow Record. WILL MOVE INTO EXPRESS BUILDING. The Southern Express Co. will move into their handsome new quar- ters tomorrow afternoon, the removal being at the same time as that of the passenger station employes. The Southern Express Co.'s fine new building, at the corner of Ten- nessee avenue and the railroad, has been completed several weeks, but on account of the depot being more con- venient where they are now they have remained in these quarters until the passenger station was occupied. The building is large and commod- ious, and-in the future the public can be waited on in comfort and with all due speed and dispatch. CRAWFORD TRIAL IN LIMELIGHT NOW (By Associated Press.) New Orleans, March 13.—Attorney for Miss Annie Crawford, on trial, ac- cused with poisoning her sister for insurance, asked the court to cite the publishers and managing editor of the New Orleans Item for contempt, in that it published stories hbaut the case which it is thought would in- jure the defendant. The court agreed partly with the lawyer, but said he would not consider contempt proceed- ings until after the trial was dis- posed of. Only one juror out of fifty talesmen was selected today, most of the men objecting to imposing the death sentence on a woman on cir- cumstantial evidence. Three jurors were selected yesterday. PITNEY’S NOMINATION CONFIRMED TODAY (By Associated Press.) Washington, March 13.—Confirma- tion of the president’s nomination of Mahlon Pitney to the Supreme Court was voted on late today by the Sen- ate. It had been held up in commit- tee by a dispute over some df Pit- ney's decisions in labor cases, The nomination was confirmed, the vote standing 50 to 26. ATTEMPT T0 RESTORE EMPEROR TO THRONE (By Assoclated Press.) Pekin, March 13.—According to a message received here the command- er of the emperor's guard, Gen, Shin Tung, with ten thousand soldiers, is marching on this city to restore the emperor to the thronme. EIGHTEEN MONTHS FOR ABBOTT. Following his denial of the mo- tion for a new trial, Judge Locke yes- terday morngng sentenced J| J. Ab- bott, convicted of mail robbery, to one year and six months in the Fed- cral prison in Atlanta, Ga. In pas.- ing sentence Judge Locke declare: he sympathized with the family of the convicted man, and that this sym- pathy had led him to consider very carefully every point brought up by the defense in the motion for a new trial. The new evidence about Grace being on the train on the day of the robbery, Judze Locke declared he did not concider material. Abbott took the sentence calmly, but his wife, who has been in the court room daily, burst into tears.— Tampa Tribune. Mr.-and Mrs. W. B. Sanford and daughter, Miss Marina, of Sycamore, Ill, are the guests of Mr.and Mrs. J. M. Wood. They attended Mardi Gras at New Orleans, coming from there here. ¢ No. 112, MESSENGER FOILS TRAIN BANDITS KXILLS TWO0 WHO ATTEMPT TO HOLD UP TRAIN, AND SAVES BIG BOOTY. (By Associated Press.) El Paso, Tex., March 13.—Robbers held up the west bound Southern Pa- citic passenger train No. Y early to- day .near Sanderson, Tex, They de- tached the mail and baggage cars and compelled the engineer to drive on from the rest of the train. The amount of the booty secured is un- known. Posses are in pursuit, No passengers were molested. Railroad men say they think the hold-up was the work of Mexicans. (By Assoclated Press.) El Paso, March 13.—Later—Two of the robbers were killed by Express Messenger Truesdale, of the Wells Fargo Co., who, when the train was held up, was taken back to the bag- gage car by one of the robbers, while another remained with the crew. Truesdale watched his opportunity, brained his captor with a mallet, got his revolver, and when the other rob- ber came in sight, shot him through the head. The express company re- ports that the robbers got nothing. After Truesdale had killed the second robber, he yelled to the train crew that the holdup was all over, The robbers, who are both Americans, are still unidentified. It is thought there were three bandits in the party and that the third man escaped. DECLARES SELTMAN'S STORY AN UTTER FABRICATION. Carters, Fla.,, March 12, 1912, . Editor Telegram: In justice to myself 1 will ask you to publish the following in reply to an article which appeared in your paper of the 11ta instant. This article accuses the bookkeep- er at Carter's mill of having assault- ed one Frank Seltman, a Pole, on last Saturday night at Carters, Fla., while he (Frank Seltman) was waiting for a train. 1 deny this ac- cusation; I have never had any trou- ble with anyone at Carters, Fla., and I never knew of any such person be- ing in existence until this article was shown the writer this morning. This article goes further and states that Seltman had been doing some carpenter work at Carters. [ have investigated as to this and Mr. H. B. Carter, secretary and treasurer of the Carter Manufactuirng Co. states that this man is unknown to him and has never been in his employ and there is no one else on the premises who has ever heard of Frank Seltman un- til they read the article in your pa- per. 1 accepted the position as book- keeper for the Carter Manufacturing Co. on the 26th of February and have been working regularly in that ca- pacity ever since that date. I live in Lakeland, at 610 East Lime, come to the mill mornings and 'return evenings on the A. C. L. passenger trains. Having just located in your city, and only known to a few of your citizens, I feel that this false report may tend to do me some damage— the notoriety this article carries is not appreciated, and I will appre- clate your correcting same through your valuable columns. Yours truly, E. LAMAR PAYNE, Secretary to Mr. H. B. Carter. MR. WILDER VERY LOW. As we g0 to press we learn that Mr. E. G. Wilder is as low as he can be to live, and that the end is ex- pected at any moment. LAKELAND EVENING TELEGRAM % SE il v Lovtivdi e