Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, March 22, 1912, Page 1

Pi. GRA o GARRATTS PICNIC Will Oceur Tmorrow 3 Attended by large Crowds. Tomorrow large crowds from Lake- land and surrounding country will at- PHOMORES DO WELL ) FINE PROGRAMS AT UDITORIUM LAST NIGHT AND TONIGHT. Sophomores showed up brave- ¢ night in tibir royal color of purple and old gold. A pret- dder in - their colors léaned t the clock, epitomizing the hat with the Sophomore just 1 from the top, once the t was reached not only Knowi- vas there (and this was requi- b violets) but they were able, top, to look Time in the face. . Chalmers opened the even- his gentleman’s interest in our being shown by his readiness ge the L. H, S. at all times, a Powers’ essay on Hannibal d clearly and convincingly that ye “Alps” in our lives, and that are no more ingurmountable hose Hannibal crossed. je Mayes gave an interesting ation on the old Serpent of the ith the conclusion that beauty all, that the womanly woman vital thing. With all her beau- power Cleopatra's downfall is t. “The Social Life of the Ro-, Bessie Bryant made her audi- ge that, like Richelieu, “when Inks, good easy man, his great- 8 a ripening” that decadence , waiting. The strongest par: bridge is its weakest part— vices ruined her. icles” stands out in history as teous man among unrighteons- Ind Maggie Bryant drew a clev- logy from his life in Athens, ing to hear. gla Lanier chose the fascinat- bject of “Alexander the Great’” everly and logically drew her sions tkat man rises or falls ithin himself—it is the in- aitor who opens the castle to Garratt and which is always an event of more than pasging interest. There will be tournament races, running and jumping contests, potato races, climbing the greasy pole, sack races etc. There will be contests for the men, boys, married ladies and girls, and for miles around the peo- ple will attend, as valuable prizes are always presented the winfers. The prizes are donated Dy the busi- ness men of Lakeland. The candidates for county offices have been invited to attend, and they will be there to enjoy the day and shake hands with the veters. A big dinner will be spread at the noon Lour, and altogether a very emjoy- able day will be spent by all who attend. > AUGUSTA SECOND COTTON MARK (By Aspociated Press.) Augusta, Ga.,, March 22.—Augusta celebfates receiving a halt million bales of cotton in one year, making it second only to Memphis as the big- gest inland cotton port' east of the Mississippi river. MONUMENT T0 WOMEN, To assist in the erection in Jack- sonville of the proposed monument to the ‘Women of the Confederacy, the couneli’at that city will authorize an appropriation of $1,200 to be used for the construction of & foun- dation sufficient to support the mas- sive memorial. This monument is tp at a cost.of $25,000. OF ANNIE CRAWFORD (By Associated Press.) New Orleans, March 22.—The State closed in the case of Annie Crawford, accused of poisoning her sister, ‘After the defense the attor- neys vainly tried to wring from the lips of the girl's aunt, Mrs. Craw- ford an admission that during the dead girl's illness, when she believed the victim to be dn a delicate condi- tion, she said it would be better had she died six months ago. BOY GIVES LIFE 10 SAVE WOMEN (By Associated Press.) Mobile, Ala., March 22.—In a he- roi¢ effort to save two women in a runaway, Matthew Neese, 18 years, of Criohton, Ala., was trampled to death by a horse. The women were not seriously hurt. d Miller chose “Socrates” and Mones humorously introduced f€ prly suggesting the homeliness ates as correlated by himself, urrell and Mr, Mayes, “A lit- Bsense now and then is relished P best of men,” and this gave lence a chanee to smile which eagerly seized upon and ed Maud successfully on the d character of Socrates, which Id well, emphasizing that his till lives, é ‘The Catacombs” Pear] Lomax interesting = archaeplogy and elf mistress of her sub- er Heath's “Battle of Mara- struck the note of warning to ith that Marathons have to be by every one and victory is on nners of those who try and firm Fzia Fannin gave an acceptable $0lo and Viola Powell and Alma hell rendered a fine duet. Musie me thoughts as Jefferson the sald,yin a play, “go togedder wohl,” Mr. J; N. McCarn, of Spencer, N. C., an_‘engineer on the Southern Railway, will arrive fn the morning to spend some time with_his friend, Mr. W. ], Estridge. emulating spirit of each class a little better in, decorations ork is fine to see and an up- us all. When youth starts out Bomething it's enthusiasm leads t results, fine to see the splendid audi- Ve have and their intelligent on is a great help to the boys rls, many of whom find it a ordeal—yet how bravely they heir Marathons and sams off at that! lght the other section of So- Tes will deliver their essays; Ok forward to the same fine ce for them. T0 WALL STREET San Francisco, March 22.—Theo- dore Roosevelt left today for New York to take up his duties with a brokerage firm. For the last two years he has been in the carpet busi- ness here. ) MIAMI BANK INCREASES CAPITAL STOCK, The stockholders of the First Na- tional bank of Miami held an impor-~ CE ARRIVES HOME. |tant meeting Monday, and voted to increase the stock from $100,000 to adelphia, March 22.—Mrs.|$160,000. The additional 500 shares Opie Grace, accused of shoot- ! will be sold at a premiom, which will T husband fn Atlanta, arrived|add materially to the present surplus esterday to look, according to|and undivided profits. When these ‘lement, after her private busi-|{new Shafes are paid in the bank will ‘T am innocent,” she ‘declared|have a pald-up capital and surplus *Paper men. “It'is false that|of $225,000, and will be oné of the| Atlanta not to return. I am |strongest banking institutions in this ‘nt of vindication at the trial | part of the State. The bank showed ihe facts of the case will be-{ resources ol $1,300,000 at the last Bown,” call of the comptrolier. | Irmv I, GOES | L. H. 8, Press Reporter. tend Garrett's pieuic, which is achad-, ued fo take place at the home of C. E.; be ereoted by the people of Florida | P Gov. Gil to Tallahassee & few days ago from. & trip to. Washington, found|. lupon his arrival a communication trom the Board of County ‘Commis- sloners of Alachua county requesting him to offer a reward for the flprheo ‘|hension of the party or parties who Tured Dr. Speneer away from his home| - : on/the night of Feb. 26 and foulls | b ey hut murdered him. upon the banks of a had the nerve to creek several miles cast-of Galmes- y.. “Are you the My i, C T Raffies of the Lakeland £} ‘McCurtain, Okla., March 22.-—The twelity-nine bodies, located latg yes- England, as a result of the great o terday in the explosion-wrecked mine, strike, is, assuming an aspect md :::e removed this n;‘orntn: thl:qu ; I than for decades. ' Ag¢colss ‘e been renewed to loca 8&v- § :nmn:eu-::undaddop;:nq peol® | en other miners known to be in the| Acting under the request Gov. Gil-{ vy p v pag not yet in many sectfons are facing act dlulnp when, 116 men were en-|christ has notified Sheriff starvation. Thousands of childs b tombed Wednesday. Twenty-five have | that, being convinced that.. and women are depending upon cli g on rescued alive, and eighty-four|cers of the county have done all N STARVATION THREATENS (By Associated m ) - Loudon, March 22.—Conditions' ity which canpot last lomg. ' THh bodies have been removed. The dis- will then have ‘to appeal tq the aster' has left sixty-five widows-and ernment, Estimates show that twenty-five orphans. s ingmen have lost more than twe! Up to this afternoon sixty-one six millions dollars since the wal-{bodies have been removed. It is bx-| out, e |pected that a dozen or more will . Premier Asquith’s refusal to b{ be found by night, making the death the miners’ demands that they d|list near ome hundred. The State his wage bill providing a. minimum BF inspector’ said that indications a dollar and a quarter for men & el thut gas caused an explosion. fifty cents for boys, as the daily wage 1. Miss Ciifle, of Statesville, N. €., is leaving the matter a8 chaotle in the city the guest of her friend, ever. His action has closed the dods : il for an immediate settlemfnt of'the| Mrs: H. J. Mathias, st the latter's trouble. Factories and railroads pogic} " pitabie Rome. In Dixieland., ' dha wiode . food] Wil e here for several days, and is ::::: :u»' tm.::m‘:f”‘ it being given & very cordial welcome : by Mrs. Mathias' friends MRS. A. A. SCOTF’S: * |DESPERADOES STILL (By Associated Press.) ) y ! nfi‘."::fl“nf len ont of moga. | T flie tew hosees were recently night s o R 8 g purchased In Mfio}v e tor the De- self. ] y Land | Cireuit Courthouse has settled down iond, about §1,000.—Gainesville Sun, ists, is going on, and has been rag- tures. . Ing for Beveral days. Great loss of|. nt, nex: o ‘nex| 03 The funeral of Mrs. 4. A. who died yesterday in Tampa, beld this afternoon at the church, Rev. 1. C. Jenkins offie The church was filled with sor ing friends who gathered to J their last respects to this bel woman. The large number of offerings demonstrated the es! companying the remains there. . Mrs, Scott had been<in ill ‘health for the past several yéars, but she Dpossessed an unusual constitution and with a fortitude that wds 'well wonthy of emulation, she forced her-, self to look on the bright side of Aife, bearing her sufferings as uncom- plainingly as possible, _For twenty- five years Mrs. Scott made Lakeland her home, .and durtng the town's early days she took a very active part in church work, being the or- ganist at the Methodist church for a4 number of years, and In other ways assisted in holding the then small band of workers togother. She was a very intellectual woman and was also a musician of ability. Until il health caused her to lay down active work she used her talents to the enjoyment and wuplift of ‘all about her. A good woman has gone to join the heavenly hosts, and, while her family and friends are bowed i grief she 15 enjoying the reward of a.life well spent, where sorrow and sufferings are unknown. Mrs. Scott leaves two daughtors to mourn her loss, Mrs. J. H. Bon- acker, of Tampa, and Mres, White, formerly Miss. Florence Scott, who. Hves in Arfzona. Wis captured-today mear Lamsburg, |y, Va., without resistance. He is be- ing brought to this place. His ar- rest leads to the bellet that others of the gang will soon 'be found. / n- of New York, is demented; or a seek- last night, er after notoriety. .. ‘talking to Newsome, who was arrested here this fellow will do ‘al yesterday as @ vagrant, stated’ that throw yow off the right he was given the bomb by a man in’ My engagement Augusta, Ga., and he'sent it from the Skating Rink TO0 ORGANIZE JUNIOR X . -ORDER OF MOOSE. The Loyal Order of Mooge seeks to decrease the need of reforming bad men by making good ones. To ac- complish this purpose, the Junior Or- der of Moose was organized. The order is an organization for youhg men from 16 to 21 yedrs of age. The séle purpose of the. order is to train young men in -the traits that make ) for successtul citizenship. The ritual of the order was written by a man of high ideals, fine scholarship and a life long experience in the training of young men. No order has a more beautiful, more elevating or more practical Initiatory ceremony, No ‘young man who listens to its teach- ings and takes its obligations can fail to.be a better friend .or a truer iend. Nor can he recefve the prace . tieal training of this order without { M 3 more manly character “BE-GOOD-DO-GOOD-MAKE - GOOD"’ or 15 its motto-and expresses clearly its|sale: ' Th q | Inspires young men’ €5 |ducted tHe | live clean moral and physical lives, t6 be brotherly and heipful to others, 7 to strive for homest business success, No young man can make 1 tion for membership without the consent of parents or guardian. The lodge work of the order is un- der the muidance of nast afnsss af here, the package Deing already ad- count of rain, but I will be | dressed. IR _might, rain. or shine, /Ladies . , _'admittel ‘free, ‘and gents’ s KNOX WELCOMED )i, ™ peets come whea o { K § Aty rings. When it rings six tin Bl Bv VENEZUEM will be there. ' Get busy now : 4 will go a long ways towards b1 (ot . [ {4 big outfit of'shirts, collars, se (By Associated Press.) | ties, shoes, ‘hats for & man at Caracas, Venezuela, March/ 22.— Levay's; or a nice dress if z The city i3 splendidly 'decorated in at J. W. Chiles & Son’s De art expectation of the visit of Secretary Store. I called around to the Knox, who will arrive today.’ A tri- Electric and Machine' Co. umphant arch:has' been erected and business this morning- and flags are fiying everywhere. The them yery busf opening government Has-made. today and to- MW 'goods.: This firm morrow holidays. S t electric ¥ou ¢an find m‘,’&‘h, 2 Wauchula had a blg real estats also nice line of suction a few days ago, at which tories: ”They bu about one hundred town lots changed T : hands at\prices. highe Vo reviouhy ones "‘&"‘3 Candidates mm‘énzy hud ¥ . man beings, after all, and are prone to mpke mistakes and Blunders just the same as the man who makes out the bill for groceries or: teaches. a Sunday schooi class. i Strange to say, however;, that all of the ¢andidates for state, congres- sional and county office have neglect- ed one important plank which should be advocated, Park Trammell even forgot to “favor’ it and mot o realized that it might be made one issue in the campaign, The perpetuity~of the gopher is what we refer 4o, A the beauty of it is cetles to) your Hou business.” time. r -&-; . L (By Associated Press.) i 2 . uidasics ‘and thoy| 781 RIver, Mass., March’ 22— An DIce Tne'of eigars, cigarottes & x "‘z:l :du;t::d’-‘::' l.one: 'f’;;:l’ndvbm of 10 per cent in wages on’ Soda water and fce b i uumz.o:m e ot tha (1arch 26 has been' proposed by, ths the best in town. . 1| Juntor Order for the soéial or amuas.| ™1 O¥Iers. Assurances have been .. 1 Rotice the windows ot ment features. 1t i charactoriocls |F7*" fEBL the raise will be aecept. Furniture & Hardware Co. o 150 Loval Orte of Moo 1t 1 et PON0A el iy VI Difgains 15 oter How. any would-be statesman. uwn::d. ?;a’whin th':t:: oose. A mesting is calle for those 1 by ' Conmot oot %0 great u sublect, Welternal world. feels the nesd of just| "*I°51ed Ib Dromoting the youth of WON't need them mext T cannot imagine. It was a serlous|swoh wn Influerice over our young Y0E Restiony Hor tha size) in n""’"",,”“‘ s “' l;. ; blunger and all of the caudidates for Pek) o better repare themseives foeauls Trhite Neool A \ A .’ i office blundered, and for %o doing,| e i " future .walfare between the ages of It the World but that Sunddaj cannot lay any claims to real states- that S OC achol ; edidation 16 and 21 to be r1d. } Dresent at this meet- | is the best In the whole w manship. & which will be held Tuesday aft. 8° o ch When the candidates partake of : % 3 Siriats ;rnoon, March 27, at © gopher gumbo at The Journal's|regay: range hail, Main street. banquefatiar the Satad! "to go right into some business 3 : W. HARRY. GAGE. | nal ball game, v 6xpect to ses .g}‘w or whatever occupation HARRY. GAGE - a fine business! T saw there and they 3 after the m::* : and running some. This =7 young man has chosen. Ouryin- Orpllug.” [ Itate. will fit himy for his place Keeping pace with the timed, the the world at large. Sick and funeral [city of Jacksonville has reached out are pg!d by the adoption of|and secured municipal’ docks lodge of ‘the Junior Order of ferry franchise, ! :