Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, March 15, 1912, Page 1

———— O oL 1 MR. RAFFLES 715 COMING TO LAKELAND AND WILL GIVE YOU $10 TO IDENTIFY HIM, Tie Mysterious Mr. Raflles is com- b 10 town, and he is due to ar- e this afternoon on the 5:30 train bom Tampa for a stay of ten days b Lakeland. There is no doubt that everyone a6 beard or read of Mr. Raflles, the wiety thief, who walks about town » a mysterious fashion and whom en the police force have been baf- 4 in trying to locate in the towns tere he has visited. He will keep sland people guessing, and will ve them an opportunity to guess o e is at once, as he will ap- ar on the streets tonight. If you bink there is any danger of him rob- ing you, you had better place your ozey and valuables in the First Na- oral bank, which is a very safe ce indeed. The first person who catches Mr. fles und properly identifies him Il be given a reward of $10. Any n, woman or child between the es of 16 and 60 are entitled to and catch Mr, Raffles and get reward. To do this the winner (ST liuve in his possession at the |/ me L finds Mr. Raffles, a copy of e Lakeland Evening Telegram. He ust then approach the supposed Mr. f MYSTERIOUS [™ ‘Published in the Best Town in the Best Part of the Best State. ROGERS WILL REMAIN SECRETARY MISSION BOARD. Dr. S. B. Rogers, secretary of the State Baptist oBard of Missions, and Rev. J. J. Cloar, pastor of the First Baptist church, have returned from Jacksonville, where on Tuesday they attended a meeting of the State Board. It was anticipated that a successor to Mr. Rogers as secretary of the board would be selected, Dr. Rogers having been named some time ago to succeed the late Dr. . H. Tribble as president of Columbia College at Lake City, but his resignation was not accepted, with the result that Dr. Rogers will continue in this po- sition. It will now be necessary to name some one else as president of Co- lumbia College. The office held by Dr. Rogers, is a very important one, and his reten- tion in this capacity will no doubt prove 2 wise move.—Gainesville Sun. OKLAHOMA SOLID FOR ROOSEVELT (By Associated Press.) Guthrie., Okla. March 15.—A solid Roosevelt delegation to the nationai convention, and the endorsement of the presidential primary plan is the result of the all night session start- ing the Republican convention. The convention adjourned after dawn this morning. LAKELAND, FLORIDA, MONUMENT IS FREE OF DEBT DAUGHTERS RAISING SUFFICIENT FUNDS YESTERDAY. The Confederate monument is paid for. Don't that sound good? The Daughters lifted the debt yesterday by instituting Tag Day, each tag being sold for omly 10 cents. This amount inconvenienced no one, but the neat sum of $56.45 was raised thereby clearing the debt from the monument and leaving a surplus of $12 in the treasury. As the Daughters had this amount left over, they very gracefully pre- sented the Citizens’ band with $10, although the band performed without any thought of recompense. Lake land citizens are proud of their band, and all will be glad to know that this amount was given them for their very important part in the day’s cele- bration, A creosoting plant is now in course of construction in Pensacola. The blocks manufactured will be used in the city street paving there. FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 1912, WILEY TENDERS RESIGNATION FOOD MOVEMENT RETIRES FROM OFFICE. (By Associated Press.) Washington, March 15.—Dr. Har- vey Wiley, chief of the Bureau of ’(‘hvmlstry of the Department of Agri- ‘culture, sent his resignation to Sec- retary Wilson today. His resignation came as a dramatic climax to a long conference Wiley had with Wilson in the latter's pri- vate office today. The secretary would make no statement and no reasons are given. Wiley did not outline his plans for the future. Rumors have been current for weks that he con- templated quitting, but the actual facts of his resigning came as a big surprise to the officials, as he had de- nied his intention to resign. Later Wiley said he would devota his time to urge the creation of a national health department entirely separate from any other branch of the government service. He said he was through with any government position, Opening of Lakeland s i Nelp Passenger Station Over a thousand people gathered|Mr. M. F. Hetherington, whom he yesterday afternoon to witness the|asked to say a few words on ac- formal opening of the handsome new |count of his connection with secur- passenger station, which opened for|ing the station, he having been a fles. taking him by the coat sleeve WEATHER FORECAST. ud say “Are you the Mysterious Mr. s of the Lakeland Evening Tele:| Tampa, Fla., March 15.—Rain this an’ Unless you have a copy of|afternoon and tonight, probably and say the above words squalls, Saturday fair and colder. 1 although you may find | WURTZ. - ke iy wiis pECOEOATE CONVICTS o caine e e 1) AND) FSCAPE "res and people he visits U 1lks 1o, He will be on the | ry day from 8 a. m. m! (By Associated Press.) 4 [ from 1:30 to 5:30 p. m.| LINCOLN, Neb, March 15.—No - “ 110 p.m. Now is the trace has been found of the three i for ity officers to get busy ! convicts who escaped yesterday after vir ability as man hunt-|a mutiny in the State penitentiary during which the warden, deputy “iin how you are to ap-|warden and usher were killed and Rafles and remember you |a guard was wounded. The prisoners 0 have in your pocket or|cscaped during a blinding snow alout your person @ copy |storm which checked the searching iine Telegram when you | party. It is thought they had help £ noif you want to getfrom outside. 810 roward roa 1, \1y [ | |STRIKE NEGOTIATIONS ! Y. W. D. NOWUN 1 . ART DECLARED OFF.| LYS BM’IISI WITNESS: oy ascoctated press | New York, March 15.-—All nego-! the tiations with anthracite coal operat-| \ ia s Ol Importance to iis community and ors are off,” declared President John © State was consumatéd T. White of the Miners’ Union, at ad- “4 Dr. Wm. D. Nowlin, journment this evening of the meet- First Baptist church of | ing with the mine owners at which @aed the Baptist Wit-| the miners declined to accept the, Baptist denominational or- | owners' proposition about wages and' arze this week. Dr. working conditions. “I look for a| /' ‘outinue his pastorate|strike April 1, added White. ‘orial duties not confllct-; < work in any way. ‘R[AR AnMIRA'— MWV[R. 2 ' 1% now being published | a d it will be continued ”l[s lN IAMPA b me, although it is pos-| " ' may be moved later. Dr. ¥ fitted for his new | ' is hoped by his many! uds that the publica- aud thrive under his that as well as being ' 4 journalistic stand- an" (By Associated Press.) [ Tampa, March 15.—Rear Admiral John W. Bowyer, former s:lpc-rimr»nd-: olis, died here this morning after a long iliness. . 1 be made self sustain-| | b { DEADLOCK IN STRIKE { b . 'S son is in charge of | NEGOTIATIONS IN ENGLAND. . . °S department of the pa-| ! % assumed charge thisl 2h Dr. Golden, the pres- | lock prevails in negotiations over the| * a5 not to give way un-|settlement of the great coal strike. - he decided he would like : he editorial reins w'llh| iSsue, and tnerefore Dr. begin with next week's iz w11 week from Sanford will amount to $40,000. | business at 4 o'clock. The long shed between the tracks had been draped in bunting, and the building had been decorated with flags by the Daughters of the Confederacy, who had the arrangements in charge. The Citizens' band was on hand, and, as usual, dispensed splendid music at intervals, and when the trains pulled into the station. Just before the arrival of the afterncon trains from Tampa and Jackson- ville, Judge Epps Tucker announced; from the steps of the station that it was a fitting occasion for the expression of a few words of ap- preciation of the building, and he called the meeting together by nom- inating Mayor S. L. A. Clonts chair- man of the meeting, Mr. Clonts voiced the sentiments of all when he said that Lakeland was proud of her new station, that it was 2 credit to a city many times larger and that he toek pleasure in in- troducing Judge Epps Tucker, who | read the following well expressed resolution, which found an answer- i1g echo in every citizen's heart: “WHEREAS, The Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Co. and its predeces- sors in the ownership and opera- tion of the railroad into and through {the city of Lakeland bave always displayed a Kkindly interest in our tewn and its prosperity; and, where- as we are here to witness the open- ing of the new passenger station for business, now therefore be it RESOLVED, That as citizens of Lakeland we here record our high appreciation of the work of the At- lantic Coast Line Railroad Co. in ent of the Naval Academy at ABRAD-| 0 onoiryction of the splendid pas- commodious, h senger station this day brought into public service for the great conveni- ence of the travelling public and pa- trons of the road in general. And we sincerely trust that this mag- nificent building with its elegant ever stand as the insignia of un- broken unity betyen the commer- |cial and business interests of this Railroad Co.” representative of the Board of Trade before the Railroad Commission, and also in the conference with the rail- road officials. As he started to speak, however, the train from Tampa i pulled into the station, and the band, which was on the other side |of the train, began to play Dixie, and the speaker, knowing that he could not be heard, gave it up, say- ing that he could hardly be expect- ed to speak against the Atlanti Coast Line on such an auspicious and happy occasion. This closed | the program, and for an hour or more the large crowd inspected the station and its surroundjngs, Many {were heard to say that it far sur- passed towns of 15,000 and 20,000 population, and enthusiastic visitor to the city said that “it was better looking than the Jacksonville station.” The station is a handsome struc- ture of red pressed brick with trim- lmillKS of cream brick and stone. It :is finished in mission, the woodwork | throughout the building being car- ried out in this style. In the wait- ing rooms, both for white and col- ored, mission seats have been placed for the comfort of travelers. Large plate glass doors and windows give ;light and air to the building and 'at the same time add to its hand- |some appearance. On one side of the waiting room is a ladies’ rest room, which is conveniently ranged and equipped with all mod- ern conveniences. The ticket and telegraph office has handsome quar- ters, desks and other office fixtures being in mission style. | At the east end of the building is the dining room, which is larze and aving a seating ca- ! pacity for a large number of people. This is in charge of Mr. J. W. Bu- chanan, Jr., who is an artist in his line, and who is very popular with the traveling public. He has a fine chef, and the service and cuisine one ars | 8 x London, March 15.—Another dead- | equipments and appointments mayilg all that could be desired. l The baggage department is located at the west end of the building and the quarters are large enough to al- It is estimated that the whole lhip-!clty and the Atlantic Coast Lime|j,w ap bagrage t be handled with ment of celery and lettuce for the; quickness and dispatch. This de- HON. W. A. M'RAE VISITS LAKELAND TODAY. Hon. W. A. McRae, Commissioner ot Agriculture of the State of Flor- ida, having succeeded the late Hon. SUCCEEDED IN|MAN WHO DID MUCH FOR PURE|D. E. McLin, is in Lakeland today interviewing the voters in behalf of his candidacy. Mr. McRae is a high toned honor- able gentleman, who is ablyfitted to fill the office he now holds, and all who know him have only praise in his behalf. He states that if he is returned to the office that he now holds, he will uphold the high stand- ard which his predecessor maintained and also will introduce other im- provements in the office which wiil redound to the benefit of the people of Florida. It is understood that buildings are being erected in every direction in Boca Grande. AVIATOR MISSING; LOST IN CLOUDS (By Associated Press.) San Antonio, March 15»—J. H. Wade, of Cleveland, with his balloon, Buckeye, who left here Wednesday in an effort to make a record flight, has not heen seen since, It is thought the continued storms have caught him and that he is remaining far above the clouds. A good roads association has been organized in Osceola county, At & recent meeting held in Kissimmee the organization was made perma- nent by adopting a constitution and electing officers. CHICAGO HAVING BIG SNOW STORM (By Associated Press.) Chicago, March 15,—Chicago 1s in the grip of a snowstorm which is al- most a blizzard, The storm raged all right and promises to continue throughout the day. It is impossible to see a hundred yards ahead. Rail- road traction cars are forced to move with great caution. Wire service is hampered, one of the worst condi- tions of the winter prevailing. The storm is moving eaftward. HEAVY RAINS DO GREAT DAMAGE IN SEVERAL STATES. | (By Associated Press.) Atlanta, March 15.<Record break- ing rains, rising rivers, washout of Lridges and considerable property land live stock damage is reported from Central Alabama nearly to the Atlantic coast. Montgomery, Ala., Auvgusta, Ga., and Macon, Ga.; Chai- lotte, N. C.; Anderson and Columbiz, S, report raging streams, heavy rains and power plants out of com- mission. Rain has ceased in this immediate territory but is still fall- ing over the Carolinas BILL TO ABOLISH COMMERCE COURT (By Associated Press.) Washington, D. €., March 15—The House committee on interstate com- merce has decided to report favorably the Sims bill the commerce court. which would abolish The court has been critized as 1 result of its over- ruling of the other interstate com- merce commission. The first annual convention of the Florida Board of Managers of the Southern Rescue Mission will be held in Ocala from the 1th to the 22nd of this month. Rev. J. Edgar After the resolution was read and|partment is presided over by Mr. F.|[Wilson will preach the opening ser- adopted, udge Tucker introduced (Continued on Page 5.) mon. HE LAKELAND EVENING TELEGRAM No. 114, ANOTHER BIG IMPROVEMENT PLANS BEING LAID FOR THE ERECTION OF SPLENDID HOSPITAL BUILDING. Prominent citizens have plans now under way looking to the early erec- tion of a hospital in this city, an in- stitution which is very badly needed, as there is no place in the city to care for the sick or injured should the necessity arise. It is proposed that the building be erected in the Drane addition, at the corner of South Missouri avenue and Palmetto street. This building lot has been selected because of its ele- vation and also because the location is retired and quiet. The citizens who are interesting themselves in the mat- ter are not doing so for monetary reasons, but on account of the ab- solute necessity of such an institu- tion, which will prove a public bene- faction for years to come, Those who have taken stock to the extent of $500 each are T. B. Hendrix, C. G. Memminger, . W. Deen, H. J. Drane, W. D. McRae, Other citizens have responded liberally and already half of the required amount is in sight. It is the idea of those who have the matter in charge to erect a hospital to cost in the neighbor- hood of $15,000, It will be equipped with every modern convenience and appliance. It is proposed to begin work on the structure at an early date. HON. W. R. DORMAN HERE TODAY. Hon. W. A, Dorman, ‘of Houston, near Live Oak, is in the city today interviewing the voters in regard to his candidacy for the office of Com- wissioner of Agriculture of the State, Mr. Dorman states that he is re- Lociving considerable encouragement over the state. He bases his claims on the fact that he is a farmer and bas therefore practical experience alonz agricultural lines. Mr. Dorman has been busy meeting the Lakeland voters all day, and i3 very much encouraged over his re- lm-p'iml here. GET $15,000 FROM POUCH. | (By Associated Press.) l 11 Paso, March 15, Fifteen thou- sand dollars in currency was taken from the registered mail pouch on {the Arizona & New Mexico railroad, l:'l_ Clifton, Ariz., Tuesday, according 'to information here. HUNTING N OINSHINTRS WHO SLEW OFFICERS \ (By Associated Press.) Liillsville, Va. March 15 —Floyd Allen, the man whose conviction re- sulted in a raid on the court house here yesterday, was arrested today. He was wounded yesterday and his comrades left him behind, He tried to cut his throat today, but the guards thwarted the attempt, (By Associated Press.) HILLSVALE, Va,, March 15.—Lit- tle or no headway has been made in the to capture the moun- who yesterday raided tha courthonse here, killed Judge Thorn- ton Massie, Prosecuting Foster and Sheriff Webb, ported that most of the gang had crossed into North Carolina where they are said to have raided a hard- ware store for a new supply of arms and ammunition. It is little thought they will be taken alive. It may be days before an organized force can be put on the trail. It will be a dif- ficult task for outsiders to trail them through the mountains on account of the danger of ambush. attempt taineers, Attorney It is re-