Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, May 2, 1912, Page 1

VOL. 1 SECOND PRIMARY Published in the Best Town in the Best Part of the Best State. LAKELAND, FLORIDA, THURSDAY, MAY 2, 1912, 520 : WILL RECEIVE L. 8 183 Bluc! IN TWO RACES); 2ot THEIR DIPLOMAS J.J.Boynton ............. 922 T W BateR s i sy 782 W. L. Thompson .......... 742 HIGH MEN FOR COUNTY ATTOR- For Tax Collector: . TWELVE GRADUATES OF L. H. §. NEY AND ASSESSOR WILL TRY | ' I Crum ©oe 3701 WILL BRING SCHOOL LIFE CONCLUSIONS NOW. H. J. Lewis '545 TO0 CLOSE TONIGHT. | For County Snpermundent: B BRI 1,140 | Commencement exercises of the R[IURNS mt N[ARI_Y G A Plrker ............. 1,199 | Lakeland High school are drawing to For urer: a close, the last and most important comntlt YT Hamm 1,538 (of the several entertainments to oc- Ww.J.J. Whldden ......... 793 'cur this evening when twelve Seniors For County Attorney will deliver thir final essavs and re- Only Two Small Precincts Unheard | R.B. Huflaker ........... .1,025 |ceive their sheepskins, Luther Johnson ........... 922| Last night Dr. Thackston, State in- From, Which Will Not Affect Candidates’ Standing. With only the small precincts of Fort Gardner and Green Pond un- heard from, practically complete re- turns from the county are given in the figures printed below. These have been carefully compiled from the most authentic sources, and, while there may be some minor discrep- ancies, the result will not be affected thereby, and the figures are as nearly absolute ag will be possible until aft- er the official canvass by the county executive committee, which will take place at Bartow tomorrow. , It seems now that there will be but two races for county offices in the second primary, to be held May 28. R. B. Huffaker and L. C. Johnson, the two high men in the contest for pros- ecuting attorney, are already active- 1y at work hustling for votes in the flual bopt. In the assessor’s race the returns showed L. W. Bates and W. L. Thompson running so close togeth- er that it was uncertain for a time which would enter the second pri- mary with J. J. Boynton, who led ir the first. As late returns filter in, however, it seems that Bates has a emall lead over Thompson, and the race, therefore, will be between Boyn- ton and Bates. In the representative's race, J, C. Brown was elected in the first go- 'round. The returns show R. W. Hancock had nearly, but probably not quite, a majority of all the votes cast, and thus may have failed of election by a very small margin. While we do not make the announcement with L authority, it is stated today by friends of W. E. R. Robson that he will not L contest with Mr. Hancock in the sec- ond primary, but will allow the lat- " ter to stand elected, making the Polk dclegation consist of Mr. Brown and - Mr. Hancock. J. A. Johnson for clerk, and Ma- rion Lanier for tax collector, having secured a majority of all the votes cast, are elected without the neces- sity of entering a second primary. | One of the surprises of the election was the result in the contest for con- .. Bressman from the First district. This “ county was considered one of Mr. Phillips’ strongholds, but Mr. Spark- man seems to have carried the county ¥ by a small majority. B Eppes Tucker, Jr. 552 |spector of high schools, delivered an For County Commissioner, Dis, No, §: | interesting address. Dr. Thackston T. F. Holbrook ........... . 212 |took as his subject the Educational N. A, Riggins .... i 192 |laterests of Florida, and he discussed 8. J. Hennecy ....... 2 82 [the subject in a manner most inter- E. J. Yates ..... lasiennn 95 |esting and instructive to all. Being State inspector of high schools, he was in a position to give his hearers an insight into the public school sys- tem, showing its disadvantages as well as its advantages. He was to have delivered another address, but on account of the audience being small, he gave this talk on education, which all thoroughly enjoyed. After the lecture all repaired to Orange hall where the reception of the Alumni Association was held, notice of which appears on page 3. Tonight the following program will be carried out: “He Can Who Thinks He Can,” Miss Suella Groover, salutatorian. UNDERWOOD CHOSEN IN GEORGIA PRIMARIES YESTERDAY (By Associated Press.) Atlanta, May 2.—The Constitution announces that incomplete official re- turns from yesterday's primary re- ceived up to noon show a plurality for Underwood of more than 9,000, with indications that his lead will reach 10,000. R G R "I':roam No More,” Miss Beulah H. b |SMAY “AS SA“'[D (:l[“h:kn;llanvo Sheet,” Mr. Thomas flm ENGI-ANB "'l‘:::eqo;ocre!s of Achievement,"” Miss Rosa Lee Swindel. “Thermometer of Life,”” Miss Lela Norton. (By Associated Press.) New York, May 2.—(Chairman Smith, of the Senate committee in-| “The Guiding vestigating the Titanic disaster, is!Trammell. here to inquire into the report that “Waliting for the Tide,” Miss (.mr- the news of the disaster reached New |gia Strain. York Monday morning a few hours| ‘“The Evolution of the Boy,” Mr. after the sinking. President Tsmay, [Hermap Flanagan. of the White Star line, sailed this| “Not at the Top But on the Way,"” afternoon for England. Mr. John Patterson. “What Wait I For,” Mr. Body Ed- miston. “Yesterday, Today Mr. Gerald Mitchell. “The Roll Call of the Great, Miriam Ross, valedictorian. Star,” Miss Irma BOARD OF TRADE DIS- CUSSED TELEPHONE RATES. The Board of Trade met yesterday ' Miss afternoon for the purpose of discuss- ing the proposed raise in rates of thy Peninsular Telephone Co. There was much discussion of the matter, and at the conclusion of th- | meeting a committee of three was| appointed to confer with the City| MORE PAY IS Council in regard to the subject. No (By Associated Press.) other business was discussed at this| New York, May 2. The subcom- session. mittees of the unthracite coal op- erators and miners submitted to a joint conference of a full commit- coNN. le‘RUCIS tee today the agreement reached on | Th» | in- | the demands of the minors. arreement grants a 10 per cent. crease of pay. FOR BALDWIN and Forever,” GRANTED MINERS (By Associated Pgess.) e Bridgeport, Conn., May 2.—Dele-|METHODIST SUNDAY SCHOOL gates at large to the national Demo- PICNIC ON MAY 14. For member of the state executive committee from Polk county, Mr. Os- car M. Eaton seems to be elected by a large majority over Max Reif, who has held the position a number of Years. Dan Marshall was elected constable in this district by a large majority over W. S. Parnell. In Precinct No. 25 the count was completed about 8 o'clock Wednesday * morning, but it was pearly 9 o’clock last night before the tired election of- ficers finished counting the heavy i vote of Precinct No. 10. They were relieved during the day by other tell- ers. The job of counting a large pre- cinct like East Lakeland with such 2 ballot is one not to be envied. The following figures are practical- . ly correct, the few votes yet to be considered making no difference in the result: For State Senator: cratic convention were instructed by the State convention for Gov. Bald- win, The Methodist Sunday school pic- nic will be held at Auburndale, Fla.,|* A 14, 1912, There will AWFUL SIGHT FOR MOTHER, |Tueday. May be four passenger coaches and a bag- Eminence, Ky., May 2.—The thud|gage car. Will leave Lakeland on of galloping hoofs on turf and child-|yrqin No. 84 and return on train lsh screams brought Mrs. Newton|y, gq qye following committees Roberts, wife of a stock breeder near : here, out of her house yesterday aft- |Bave been appointed: . ernoon to see a mule charging across| Transportation Committ-—R. E. a field in front of the house with her |Lufsey, W. K. McRae, Mrs T. L. 3-year-old son dangling from its|wgalker, Mrs. I. C. Jenkins mouth. When Mr. Roberts and a| g o) 0 Committee—W. K. McRae, field hand cornered the mule it re- ; = quired their united effort to make H. D. Bassett; Misses Lenua McCrary, the animal release its teeth from the [Maggie Bryant, Artie Fussil child's foot. The boy probably will! Amusement Committee—John Sel- die. semyer, R. E. Lufsey, ¢ E. Smith, li 0f flom Loring Bracken. Table Committee—rs. T L. Walk- er, Mrs. I. C. Jenkins, Miss Gertrude Derieux, Mrs. G. P. Webb, Mrs. M. H. J. Drane........ edeseon 1,350 John F. Cox ....... e 1,006 M.'IN 'N mkt G. Waring, Mrs. R. A. Jackson, Mrs, § For Representative: Hugh Snook, Mrs. W F Johnson, J. C. Brown ...... (By Associated Press.) C. G. Arendell. R. W. Hancock ... 2| Wytheville, Va., May 2.—Floyd| Basket Committee- ¥ ii. Thomp- W. E. R. Robson {Allen, mountain clan leader, faced|son, L. D. Fussell, Ned Skipper, Hugh For County Judge: the jury which will try him for his|Snook, P. A. Jackson W.S.Preston ............. 1,002 |life for his part in the courthouse| Refreshment Committee—W. J. C. M. Trammell............ 1,455 |tragedy at Hillsville. The jury wasReddick, J. L. Skipper, J. W. Scalley, Por Sheriff: completed last night. More than two |E. M. Smailes, Dr. W. M. Bevis, Mrs, N.B.Childs .............. 851]hundred witnesses are on hand. Al-|Poiner, Misses Lessi. Trammell, Ol- JohnlLogan ............... 1,638 [though indicted for five murders, Al- lie Carter, Annie Browning. For Circuit Court Clerk: len is being tried only on the charge| Grounds Committec—H. D. Bas- T. L Hughes .....cccocnnn 191 |that he shot and killed Public Prose- sett, F. E. Sharp, I. . Jenkins, Misses J. A Johmson ............. 1,408 |cutor Foster. IEdllh Tomlinson, Ruth Skipper. TERRORS OF RAGING WATERS OF MISSISSIPPI DRIVE THOUSANDS FROM HOMES IN LOUISIANA. (By Associated Press.) Torras, La., May 2.—Almost inde- scribable scenes have bemp enacted here, attending the breaking last night of a Mississippi river levee. Men, women and children rushed like mad around the streets, gathering children, clothing, and valuables in their flight to high ground, leaving their homes to the mercy of the yel- low flood. Although it was knowp that the levee was liable to break, little at- tention was paid to the danger until the sudden report came into the town and almost crazed the populace. The | panic continued two hours. Few had presence of mind to try to repair the damage or stop the water. There has been no loss of life, however, but many in the interior are still in dan- ger, as the water is rushing headlong. Three hundred women were placed aboard a freight train and taken to safety, Others remained on the brok- en parts of the levee or other places of temporary safety. If the efforts now being made to head the breach fail, a million dol- lars’ loss to the rice plantations will THE LAKELAND EVENING TELEGRAM No 157. FARMERS' UNION PICNIC ON LAKE GIBSON MAY 17. ]muh at Lake Gibson May 17, 1912: 9:30—Address of Welcome by M. H. Murrell, county president. 00—Speech by H. P. Walker, sub- ject Co-Operation, J. R. Wells. | 10: :00—Speech by Rev. :00—Dinner. :30—15-Minute Speeches— By J. A. Driggers. By R. T. George. By G. J. Lewellyn. Speech, 40 minutes, by W. Y. Carter, subject Agriculture. Everybody invited to come and bring well filled baskets. This being our first annual picnic the committee is extremely anxious to make it a suc- cess. Respectfully, W. Y. CARTER, Chairman Committee. NINETY THOUSAND AR HOMELESS IN LOUISIANA (By Associatod Press.) New Orleans, May 2.-—Flood wa- iters of the Mississippi made still fur- ther increasés of previous record sta- |tistics from Natchez south during the twenty-four hours ending at 7 o'clock this morning. Parts of thirteen Louis- result. The government is preparing sons in this vicinity. DAVENPORT. THE NOTED CARTOONIST, IS DEAD. (By Associated Press.) | New York, May 2.—Homer D:n\'cn- monia, aged 44. When Lafcadio Hearn married his' {Japanese wife, all of his wife's fam- Hly lquarters. [nine lives dependent wife, wife's mother, wife's father, {wife's adopted mother, wife's father's tather, then servants and a Buddhist student. TAFT ATTENDS BUTT’S OBSEQUIES (By Associated Press.) Augusta, Ga.,, May 2. Tart attended the memorial services of Major Archibald Butt, his military (ide, who perished with the Titanic. Major Butt tormerly lived in Augusta accompanied him to his new He mentions that he had upon him— \SWOLLEN WA'I.‘ERS OF SUWAN- NEE DELAY TRAIN SERVICE. | | | Live Oak, May 2.—On account of the swollen condition o fthe Suwan- nee and Witchlacoochee rivers, J. M. Slten. general superintendent of the 8. A. L. rallway, with his private sec- retary, Mr. Warwick, both of Nor- folk, Va; W. A. Witt, division su- ! perintendent of Jacksonville, and Mr.| Wilson, another official of the sys- tom, are statloned in Mr. Shea's pri- | vate car at the bridge across the Su-‘ wannee river, and will remain there to report any danger that may threaten should the waters continue te rise. Mr. Shea stated Monday !hn' his party would not be likely to get| away beofre the latter part of the week. The trains from the east stop in Live Oak and return. The condition at Dowling Park is serious. Houses have been washed from their lounda tions, and the tracks of the L. P. and G. railway are under wltnr for a distance of about ten miles west | of Dowling Park. A large force of bridge and section hands are kept a the bridge to prevent debris from! lodging against the bridge, which is now under water. Trains on the L. 0. P. and G. railway have been un- able to go any farther than Dowling Park since Friday, and the waters centinued to rise Monday “Tynn Haven.—Orange trees are in full bloom and an immense crop is indicated. Groves are literally load- ed with blossoms. President lana purishes are under water. The tions to 90,000 homeless Louisian- ‘i.mx ‘SEE, THE CONQUER- ING HERO COMES! (By Associated Pross.) Washington, May 2.—Ap unusual ,demonstration greeted Representative l nderwood when he appeared in the House today, the chamber, which was port, cartoonist for the Hearst pa- pers, died here this morning of pneu- | | ‘crowded, rising in a body and cheer- ing him because of his victory in Georgia and Florida primaries, Speak- er Clark looked on smilingly, while the applause continued. DRYSHOD OVER NIAGARA. Niagara Falls, N. Y., May For | the second time in the memory ol iy people today crossed the Amer- itan channel, just above the falls, on | the dry river bed. An ice jam be- tween the mainland and Goat island, w mile above the cataract, was one causze of the two falls going dry. The American falls were dry in February, 1909, BRIYSH INVESTIGATION OF TITANIC DISASTER (By Associated Press.) London, May 2.—The inquiry by (here, LATEST STATE THE FLOOD) - - - v ELECTION RETURNS TRAMMELL LEADS HIS COMPETI- TORS BY OVER EIGHT THOU- SAND VOTES. GIBBONS AND MILTON CLOSE Indications Are That Gibbons Will Be Trammell’'s Adversary in the Second Race. Tampa, Fla., May 2.—(Special to Evening Telegram)—The vote for governor at noon today with incom- plete returns from twenty counties and practically complete returns from the others, give the following figures: Trammell Gibbons ......... ¢ Milton .. Watson On these figures Trammell, with over 8,000 lead, lacks 7,000 of nomi- nation in the first primary. Later returns from the First Con- gressional district show that Sparke man carried every county but La- Fayette. In the Second district, Clark has a big lead over Hilburn, but there will to give relief to forty thousand per- federal government is supplying ra- be a socond primary. In the Third district, Wilson and Mays will run a second race, with Wilson having a big lead. The latest figures on presidential vreference give Underwood 3,500 ma- jority in the State. Other State contests remain un- changed from yesterday's report, BRYANT RE-ELECTED COMMIS- SIONER IN DISTRICT NO. 4. In County Commissioner's District 4 it looks like J. Ev. Bryant will be re-elected without the necessity for a second primary. With all pre- cincts heard from except Green Pond, Mr. Bryant has a small majority over all competitors, the vote standing: J. E. Bryant 1. S. Howard 1B Clark .... No. BLEW BOTTOM OUT OF RIVER. According to information received WO men came near losing their lves in the Santa Fe river two or three The men, it is suid, placed a charge of dynamite in the river at a point about six miles from where the Atlantic Coast Lin» crosses the stream near Worthing- ton, their intention being to stup the fish and make a “big catch” in a Lrief period of time. Almost instant- Iy after the charge exploded many fish were observed on the surface of the stream, and the “‘fishermen” were days since, 'on similar lines to that taken by the | [ United States Senate. (the paper says, after which, cordance with plans mapped out by ithe late King Edward, he will jour- busily engaged picking them up when they were horrified to hear a gur- gling sound. Thep they noted that the water seemed to be going down beneath them. The men were in a boat at the time, and barely had tima to catch the branches of a tree on the river's edge ere the water began pouring into a large hole in the riv- er bottom where the dynamite had exploded. Not only did the water disappear in the new-made sink, but a huge tree toppled into the opening and was lost to view.—Gainesville Sun. the British Board of Trade into the [Titanic disaster began this morning | The citrus prospects for this year are very encouraging. WALES COMING OVER. Paris, May 2.—The Prince of Wales, who is now in this city, will visit the United States, according to {the Cri de Paris. The prince will stay here until well into the summer, in ac- ONLY 19 AND TWICE WEDDED. Flodlay, 0. May 2.—Granted a divorce on Monday, Mrs. Eva V. Walters, 19, was married the next day to Johp W. Brinker, a farmer re- siding in Medina county. He is 27. The bride was accompanied to the court house by her 3-year-old daugh- ter. She was married when she was 16, her husband deserting her three ney to America to receive the *‘guid- lng influence of the western world.” METHODISTS DISCUSS , NEGRO PROBLEM (By Associated Press.) Minneapolis, May 2.—The )l»tlmd-[ ist conference here today ordered a days later, she says commission appointed to Investiga.h' the Episcopal supervision of 320,000 FALL SAVED HIS LIFE. negro members in the South. The Lishops’ report to the conference crit-| Wabash, Ind., May 2.—John Joy, icised a condition which enabled the owner of a billiard room here, is alive church to gain “less than 2 per cent. today because a revolver in the hands of its membership last year” and ‘of Charley Burden, colored, was brok- charged the church press was being/en and failed to «xplode when he used “free form by promoters of dis-|leveled it at Joy and thrice pulled the satisfaction.” "trigger.