Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, March 19, 1912, Page 1

I § NOTES FROM 1 (NG TOGETHER GLED REMAINS \IDER T0 ASCERTAIN NUM.- '} wHO MET DEATH IN L1y ANTONIO EXPLOSION. (By Associated Press.) Autonio, March 19. Rumors JJosion of a locomotive pday, causing the loss of lives, was brought ite or nitro-glycerine, Experts are of the | here. ¢ it was caused by a de- wachinery. An investi- oing on. » mutilation of those wplosion an exact number killed s Wiy be thirty-four or ¢ thirty-two bodies ted for, this being z the marmzled 3 e unidentified. PROGRESSIVE MEDULLA. March 19, —Saturday ¢ ninth an oyster suppei at Medulla school build- ¢ interest of the M. E. The candidates were invits ul most of them answered to all. After partaking of a good y of fish, oysters and other things the crowd mostly re- d to the auditorium, where the dates, in a short speech each, orth their claims on the voters|tomato crop from the Princeton prai-|today to allow the defense's medical their support on the 13th of It was midnight when the ¥as said, and all left the place 2gly in good spirits, and we nced it a grand affair for pro- ive Medulla. Monday morning at about 1 |, Mrs ly of heart trouble, Louis Pollock died, sup- She was d the same day at 5 p. m. in Fitzgeraid cemetery amid a gatliering of sorrowing friends Telati H o+ Vi N ® b - AL Pipkin, Sr., has recent- of health 2ty al The sorrowing ones pathy of the entire The funeral segvive was by Rev. Stephen McClel- Building Notes. "Wo nice cottages juSt M. E. church. I Brothers are having laid for their new < which promises to be Iding, 0 deeded to the A, C. 4 which they prom- 128 been a long felt S oare busy planting Tesent good seasons 1tiful harvest. ! estate men lo- we invite prospec- © seekers to see our vl take pleasure in information we can. YT s coming slowly, but ! M thodist people and "“1s each have com- f worship here and * best rural school county, —— P. BRYAN IN JACKSONVILLE. | . March 19.—Senator “Yan is in the city for ending to business " Tequired his pres- return to Washington lowing completion ot Senator Bryan is in and is eager to duties at Washington, e iy ini 1S zaining ap enviable rep- TOIE the nation’s Jaw- ' | Four bodies are 'L at no remote pe-| HE LAKELAND EVENING TELEGRAM Published in the Best Town in the Best Part of the Best State. LAKELAND, FLORIDA, TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 1912 INNER SKINS OF EGGS GRAFT- ED ON PATIENT'S SCALDED LEG Cleveland, 0., March 19.—Louis Zalesdal, of 3100 St. Clair avenue, owes his left leg to the healing prop- erties of a dozen eggs. He left St. Clair hospital today the beneficiary of one of the oddest surgical opera- tions in local history. Zalesdal's left leg was scalded from the knee down. Amputation at firs: was thought necessary. Then Drs. Jacob Silberman and J. W. Epstein took the inner skins of eggs and grafted them on the raw flesh of Zaledal's leg, together with bits of Zadelsdal's own skin taken from his thigh, That was Feb. 24. The “islands’ of skin planted Dby the doctors spread until they covered the limb. - JURY BY SATURDAY (By Associated Press.) Chicago, March 19.—In the effort to have the case given to the jury by Saturday, counsel continued its closing arguments today in the trial of the ten meat packers charged with violating the anti-trust laws, Judge Carpenter will decide whether the defendants, if declared guilty, wili pay a fine of five thousand each, or serve prison terms not exceeding one year, or both, - a3 = == rn = ] o« - - (7 2] ~n i = PRINCETON HAS WOMAN PACKER, Princeton, Fla.,, March 18.—Mrs. Dobbins will pack nearly all of the rie. As a manager and packer she has made a fine record. MINIMUM WAGE FOR UN- DERGROUND WORKERS (By Associated Press.) London, March 19.—Premier As- quith introduced into the House of Commons a coal mines bill whose in- tention it is to establish a fixed min- imum wage for underground work- ers, designed to prevent such great strikes as the one at present agitat- ing England. A new ice company has just been organized in Palatka and prepara- tions are being made for work of erecting the plant. {FIVE KILLED IN COL- | LISION IN INDIANA. (By Assoclated Press.) Elletsville, Ind., March 19.—Five |men were killed when a train struck a surrey near this place today. | | e iasosinaantn TWO YEARS REQUIRED T0 INVESTIGATE TARIFF (By Associated Press.) Washington, March 19.—Chair- |man Henry C. Emery, of the tariff board, testified before the Senate |finance committee that it would take !the board two years to thoroughly | investigate all the schedules of the | present tariff law. | The pole and tie mill, near Brooks- | ville, which was destroyed by fire |some time ago, has been rebuilt and |is larger than before. ——— Teacher (sternly)—Johnny, wha: is the matter with your eye? If you and Willie White have been fighting again I shall give each of you a good whipping! But you osity) —Yes'm. mind about Bill; he's had his.—Ex-|of the State University organized 2|for the Deaf and Blind Institute in|acreage large, change. BRYAN IS 52 TODAY MANY PROMINENT DEMOCRATS IN ATTENDANCE AT HIS BIRTHDAY DINNER, (By Associated Press.) Lincoln, Neb., March 19.—William J. Bryan is 52 years old today. His annual birthday dinner has brought many prominent Democrats from all parts of the country. It is among the possibilities that a conference of “progressive”’ Democrats will be held and a declaration will be made in favor of some presidential candidate. not yet declared his Bryan has choice, l —e————— CANDIDATES INVITED TO WINSTON MARCH 26. Editor Lakeland News: The can- didates are invited to meet at the Winston school house on the night and talk to the people of that com- of the 26th of March about 7 o'clock munity. WEAVING WEB ABOUT ANNIE CRAWFORD (By Assoclated Press.) New Orleans, March 19.—Annie Crawford's trial on the charge ol poisoning her sister, is being held up experts to examine the dead girl's or- gans, which the State produced un- expectedly yesterday, in order to show that she died from poison and not hemorrhage of the brain. WOMAN KNOCKED DOWN BY PASSING WAGON. This morning an accident occurred on Florida avenue in front of Mc- Glashan's store, which might have proven quite serious had it not been for the presence of mind of bystand- Mrs. Hugentin, wife of a freight conductor, who has rooms at Mrs. Shephard's, was pushing her baby in a cart across Florida avenue, and had reached the curb, and when in the act of stepping up on the side- walk she was struck by a big tur- pentine wagon and ground, The baby overturned and the child thrown on to the sidewalk. The wazon was wheel started to come down to the Indy's ankle. As it was, all escaped than hurt, The negro, who was in charge of the team, jumped from the wagon and started to run, but \Wm, Heist and others standing near, gave chase and found that his name was Mil- ler and that he was in the employ of W. K. McRae. He could give no explanation why he was forced to leave a’ 60-foot streot to drive o near the curb and knock down the casual passerby, and especially o woman. | The annual Dade County fair | which opens in Miami ou the 12th of | March and continuing for four days, | promises to be a great success. It is said that most of the con- tributions towards the Roosevelt presidential campaign are coming from former college friends. The first organized and probably Johnny (with the victor’s gener- the most active club of its kind in few days ago. thrown to the carriage wa | stopped by a bystander just as the; with minor bruises, more frightened | CLOSING IN ON DESPERADOES ALLEN GANG TRACKED T0 THE MOUNTAIN FASTNESSES AND DEADLY BATTLE PROBABLE. (By Associated Press.) Hillsville, Va., March 19.—The as- sault of Squirrels' Spur in the Blue Ridge mountains, where the Allen gang of mountainers, which “shot up” the court room last week, is sup- posed to be hiding, is scheduled for some time today. The place is sur- rounded by army detectives, and 2 serious conflict is expected. Rewards offered f¢ rthe outlaws, Rewards offered for the outlaws, owing to the almost inaccessible char- acter of the country and the desperate nature of the men, the chase is at- tended with almost insuperable dif- ficulties nnd the utmost danger, Squirrels’ Spur is inaccessible ex- cept by foot, and is id to be a nat- ural fortress, Rugged rocks form a circle about half an acre of open space, and it is not believed thap it will be possible to force the outlaws without a quick rush and possible further loss of life, SOME HOPE NOW T0 PREVENT STRIK (By Associated Press.) New ¥ork, March 19.—It is be- lieved both sides in the anthracite coal dispute will reach an agreement. It there is a strike in April, it is expected it will be short. The re- port that President Taft might take a hand In the matter is recelved with interest. ey SOPHOMORE FINALS, The following are the Sophomore finals to be delivered in the audi- torlum of the Lakeland High school, Thursday and Friday March 21 and 22, at 8 o'clock. Ev- eryone is cordially invited to at- as follows: Thu 3 Hannibal—Viola Powell. Cleopatra—Annie Cargile Mayes. Social Life of Romans—Bessie Bryant, Pericles—Mag.ie Bryant. Alexander the Lanijer, Pyramids of Egypt—Isa Finn. Socrates—Maud Miller, Catacombs of Rome-—Pearl Lo- max. Battle of Marathon — Esther { Hieath, Musical Program. Quartet. Piano Solo- Georgia Fannin. Piano Solo-—Georgia Lannin. Piano Solo—Alma Trammell. Duet—Alma Trammell and Viola | Powell. Friday Night. Resources ¢f Florida — Loyd \dams. Thomas Jefferson —ilarry Raule- son. | \rt—Georgia Fannin. Julius Caesar—Lula Haynes, Joan of Arc—Olive Woods. Crusades—Artie Fussell. Charlemagne—\Will Hetherington. Egyptian Civilization—By Lloyd Hooks. Musical Program. Chorus—Dixie, Piano Solo—Artie Fussell. Vocal Solo—Pearl Lomax. Piano Solo—Annie . Mayes. Quartet. The State Board of Control will in July open bids for the erection of a St. Augustine. tend. No admission fees. Program y Greek Language, Literature anl late M'CALL DESIGNER TO BE e ., RAFFLES HAS ’EM An expert designer from the Mc- Call Pattern Co. will be at Murrell & Sharp's for the day on March 20, explaining the excellent qualities of McCall patterns, Every woman in town is cordially invited to call ahd see her. MUSIC HOUR, All the people of Lakeland are in- vited. Begins today and will con- tinue one week—one hour each day, 1 to § o'clock, p. m. Come and hear your pet piece of music played and sung, One piece of music given away to the person getting the lucky num- ber. Marshalls 5 and 25c¢ Store, Lakeland, Fla, AMERICAN RELATIONS DISCUSSED BY JAPS (By Associated Press.) Tokio, March 19.—Count Hattorri, member of the Japanese House of Representatives, today delivered a remarkable oration concerning Amer- ican-Japanese affairs, He condemned Senator Dillingham's bill amending the immigration laws ,as insufferable and as an insult to Japan, He criti- sized his own government's expres- slon of its willingness to participate In the Panama Exposition at San Franclsco ae belng contrary to Ja- pan’s honor and interests. Dillingham's bill provides for the exclusion of laborers and artisans of races Ineligible to citizenship. R. H. Howe was renominated mayor at the town mass meeting held at Madison Satul"dny night. CONVICT RISKS LIFE 70 SAVE OTHERS (By Assoclated Press.) Augusta, Ga., March 19.—Because evenings, | pariie Ferrls Potter, serving in the city jail for minor infractions of the law, risked his life to save Andrew Barnes and son from drowning during the recent flood, Mayor Bar- rett pardoned him, and has written the Carnegie hero commission in Pittsburg recommending a medal for bravery be given him. Great — Georgin | PRESIDENT TAFT GOES TO NEW HAMPSHIRE. No. 117 - GUESSING STILL MANY THINK THEY HAVE HIM SPOTTED, BUT FIND THEM. SELVES MISTAKEN. That elusive pentleman, Mr. Raf- fles, has the peuple guessing and he expects to keep raem guessing for 2 while yet, although he may trip up and get caught without a moment's warning. Lase wight @ big ctowd was over at Henley & llenley s at 3 0 Clock Lo see wino would get the box ol stationery. While everyovouy was asking everybody cose iLowaey weie Lo Mysierious alr, Raflles that gen- Leman walked 1 acd diogped the wchy card oa the boor, and be says store il W oue evel sl Tuowdy. aiiss Maude Steinmeyer was the wine wer ol the statiouelry Licket matching that ol Mr, Kaules which e let tatl on the tioor, wer Today tie scarch tor the Mysteri- ous Mr. Ratlles is on in earnest, and those in the search havo armed themsetves with the latest copy ot the Kvening Telegram, and are mem- orizing the sentence, “Are you the Mysterious Mr, Raflles of the Lake- land Evening Telegram,” in ordee that it may roll trippmgly trom the wongue when they thiug they have the right man by the coat sleeve. Mr. Rafles sends the Telegram his Impressions since yesterday at noon: 2 p. m..—I was in to see the man- ager of Harper's 6 and 10c Depart- ment Store yesterday and they were opening up the nicest line of goods that can be had in their line, They have secured the services of F, C. Bankston, the expert window dresser of Chicago. All the ladies have a special Invitation to call, I was In H. O. Denny's Ice cream parlor on Kentucky avenue about 3 p. m. They carry a nice line of Nunnally‘s candles, fruits Inman Blunts and pure food drinks. 1 had a little chat with Mr. D. B. Dickson on the street last night. I find the gentleman enjoys one of the nicest grocery trades in town. “There is u reason"-—good goods, prices right, prompt and polite service. I have visited all the largest cities in the South, but 1 find the Il*‘lurlda Electric and Machinery Co. has the most complete stock of elec- trie supplies and make a specialty of (house wiring. They contract to wire any building from a barn to a sky- (By Associated Press serapfer. Mr, T 1 Woods, the popu- Boston, March 19.— v'l:u- manager, will be pleased to have left won early for an “invasion’ Yot call, of New Hampshire whero he will I also met while in this place make several speeches today. Mr. Jas. 1. Greaves, who is dem- . S R onstrating the Pure Food Sanitary Eit hen Cabinet. While not o mar- lNcoM[ IAX B“_I_ vicd man 1 eonld not Lut appreciate this household necessity and 1 am MAY PASS TODAY (By Associated Press.) Washington, March 19. ¢ pas- sage of the Democrat excise income! tax, intended to mect the drain on the treasury, resulting from placing sugar on the free list, is expected today by the Democratic House leaders, WAUCXULA BUMNPER BEAN Clorl Wauchnla, =hipping practically over and most of the packing houses are closed for the season. March 19.—The orange sen s The present short, but prices have been satisfactory, and all re- port a profitable season. With the exit of oranges and grapefruit comes the shipments of beans and cucum- bers, which will probably begin by March 25. crop was a trifle The crop around Wau- needn’t| Florida, is the Woodrow Wilson Club |trades’ building and of an infirmary |Chula promises to be a bumper one, condition of crop above the average. satisfied that every lady in town when will just to have He will be here ten days. [ suzzest every lady in town call and it. Watch the Edi- sonia tomorrow night, While strolling terday [ “saw she sees it have one, see curtain at around town ves- Sinzer Shumard out autecing, Mr. Cecil Tweedell's store at Pillans into 1:40 p and came out with a smgll package in his hand went m. I also noticed Joe Ellis, Marcus Tyre and Mr. Thigpen in the park. Young Sloan and McRae were stand- ing by the park on Main street talk- ing. I noticed Mr. Snook talk to a young man by the name of Robinson at Lakeland Hardware and Plumb- Co.’s corner. I was in the Edisonia about 7 p. m. and enjoyed the pictures very much. I saw Mr. Pender, Mr. Heth- erington and Prof, Swatts. I sat just behind Mr. Spear. Tuesday 9 a. m.—While I was look- (Conitinued on Page 5.) { Lol ‘i n ¥ 0-:“ 1