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

THE LAKELAND EVENING TELEGRAM ’ VOL. 1 GIBBONS “S0T” ON RUNNING FRICE RULES NAME CAN'T GO ON| BALLOT, BUT GIBBONS THREATENS COURT. Jacksonville, May 13.—Although fourth man in the race for governor, tion. Cromwell Gibbons announced that he would today file suit against the State Democratic committee in order that his name might appear on the ballot in the second primary. Sat- urday he wired Chairman W. H. Price, asking if the committee would place his name on the ticket and re- ceived a reply that this would be an impossibility. He then determined to enter the courts with the matter, de- claring that Messrs. Milton and Tram- mell had entered a political deal on account of a meeting held in the Ara- gon hotel of friends of the two gen- tlemen. Of the so-caled ‘“deal,” Mr. Trammell makes the following state- ment: Mr. Trammell's Statement. Park Trammell, gubernatorial can- Gidate, who was the leading contest- ant in the recent primary, in com- nenting upon the action of Cromwell Gibbons in demanding that his (Gib- bons') name be placed on the ballot for the second race, has issued the following statement: “As far as 1 know and have heard, AMr. Gibbons is the first man in Flor- iGa who ever ran for a State or a county office and only received suf- ficient votes to give him fourth place, that has ever claimed a right or at- tempted under any circumstances to enter the second primary. “He, having been the fourth man. i the first primary, was entirely o.iminated and has absolutely no legal right to have his name placed upon the ballot to be used in the second primary, even though Mr. Mil- ton, the second highest man, has ithdrawn from the second primary contest, “All candidates except the two highest are without any standing in the second primary. As to Mr. Gibbons' reference to trade or deal, it is maliciously 1se and untrue, and was published tter he and Mr. Walpole had a con- forence, merely for the designing pur- pose of trying to create some support o4 approval of Mr, Gibbons' unusual ud unreascnable effort to get his tme on the ticket in the second pri- although by the voice of the as expressed in the first pri- 1 v he was the fourth man. ‘Mozt men when fairly defeated rost overwhelmingly, as was true of Mr. Gibbons in the first primary, take their medicine in a manly an vield to the voice of the voters, but it seems that Mr., Gibbons cannot do this."” DEAD MAN FOUND NEAR DE FUNIAK. DeFuniak, Fla., May 13.—The De- Funiak Herald publishes the follow- ing: Yesterday morning a negro pass- ing over the road from Eucheanna to Argyle was attracted by a number of buzzards hovering near the road, at the head of a branch. On investigat- ing the cause of the presence of the birds the negro was horrified to find the badly decomposed body of Mr. Norman M. McDonald, an aged citi- zen of Eucheanna, who was iast seen alive on May 2. On that day Mr. McDonald left his home to go to Argyle. His failure to return occa- sioned no alarm, as “Uncle Norman™ Wwas well known al] over the county and was a welcome visitor at any bome where he was known. He Would frequently leave home and be BoDe several days at a time. He was 2 Confederate Veteran, having been 2 member of the First Florida Regi- ment C. S. A. He was the father of five children—two sons and three daughters, one of whom, Mrs. Walter Helms, lives at Dothan, Ala. On the day he was last seen alive Mr. McDonald seemed to be in un- usually good spirits and joked with a | Certain county candidate about the Tesult of the election. MR. QUAINTANCE MOVED TODAY. Mr. and Mrs, Quaintance moved to- dar to their new home at 507 East [term of four yvears, also will be made | prominent Method Orange street Published in the Best Town in the Best Part of the Best State. 'STEAM DITCHER GRADING ON TENNESSEE AVENUE A big steam railroad ditcher ol the Atlantic Coast Line began work to- 'duy to grade Tennessee avenue at its southern intersection of the railroad. The street at this point is several | ifeet higher than the grade estab- lished by the city engineer, as evi- denced by the sidewalk in front of | the Express Co.'s building. When the iwork is completed the grade of the street and that of the sidewalk men- tioned will be the same and level connection will also be made with Cedar street. The ditcher at work is an inter- esting sight and a large crowd is su- perintending its operations. A COLD/|WAVE COMING, BUT IT'LL NEVER REACH US (By Associated Press.) Washington, May 13.—A belated cold wave, sweeping down from the Canadian northwest, is causing frost, snow and low temperature from Mon- tana and Colorado eastward to Ohio. The cold weather extends as far south as Texas and by tonight and| tomorrow will have reached the At- lantic States. b V GEN. COX THINKS WE GAVE HIM T00 MUCH CREDIT. Mr. Editor: In your Saturday pa. per your typo did me too much honor. He said “secured” the nomination of Gen. Young. It should have been “reconded.” I am too modest to claim such an' Lenor as that indicated by the word | “secured.” However, I am proud of| the part that I took in the great re- union at Macon. Yours, J. A. (COXN. TAFT ON THOUSAND MILE SPEAKING TOUR (By Associated Press.) Marietta, 0., May 13.—His fighting blood up, Taft began today a one- thousand mile speech-making das around Ohio, which will take him practically into every corner of the State before the primary, May 21 TAMPA BOY KILLED BY DISCHARGE OF GUN. Henry Simpson about twelve years old, was almost instantly Kkilled in South Tampa Saturday afterneon when a shotgun which he was han- dling was discharged. The load from one barrel went into his left breast| and a few minutes later the boy !breathed his last. Young Simpson was the son of W. H. Simpson, and was a nephew of C. H. Simpson, of the Tampa fire department, Station No. 1. Just how the accident happened could not be learned yesterday but from accounts obtained the boy was cleaning the gun and had it leaning against the side of the house, When he moved the weapon the trigger caught and the weapon was dis- charged. The affair was a very un- fortunate one and was greatly re- tlic today. ‘<il intervenes Richeson will be |jcining the death chamber in !State prison the latter part of this LAKELAND, FLORIDA, MONDAY MAY 13, 1912 FIGHTING FIERCE AMONG MEXICANS /IN BLOODY BATTLE NEAR CONE- JOS. OVER 1,000 BITE THE DUST. Conejos, Mexico, May 13.—Burn- ing their bridges behind them, the Mexican rebels are continuing to re- treat northward before the victorious Federal army under Gen. Huerta. No fighting is expected today as both |sides are busy burying the dead of the last three days fighting. The reb- els are believed to have had six hun- dred killed and many wounded, The other side lost about the same num- ber. Yesterday 5,000 rebels under Gen. Orozoco and about the same number under Gen. Huerta clashed on the battle field soon after daybreak and firing continued for two or three hours. For a radius of about fifteen miles the country is today covered with the dead, numbering nearly 1,000 in all. \0rozco has established himselfatRel- luny, where all the insurrecto gen- erals and their commands have been ordered to concentrate for a final stand against the Federals. RICHESON’S DAYS FEW UNLESS GOVERNOR INTERFERES — (By Assoclated Press.) Boston, May 13.-—The decision of the alienists who examined Clarence \'. T. Richeson, the confessed poison- er of Avis Linnell, was not made pub- Unless the governor's coun- rmoved from the jail to the cell ad- the week. week, His execution is set for next ISOAP SWINDLER CONVICTED; * APPEALS HIS CASE, Bartow, May 13.—The case of | Green alias Nelson Friday and Saturday County Court, and the prisoner was conviet- in the re-1 ame up for trial l No. 163. FLOOD REPORTS |[ENGINEERS THINK THEY CAN HOLD REMAINING LEVEES WITH FAVORING WEATHER. (By Associated Press.) New Orleans, May 13.—There are encouraging reports received from the flood districts. Army engineers as- sert that without more serious rain- storms, they hope to hold the re- !malmng levees. SITUATION STILL CRITICAL IN NEW ROADS VICINITY. (By Associated Press.) New Roads, La., May 13.—Circling the high bluffs of the false river dis- trict, which has served to temporar- ily check its progress, waters from the Torras levee break are spreading ruin over the fields and - towns from thickly settled district south ofl here. the rich bottoms are being covered by the muddy waters. extensive measures will have to be taken after the villages in the flood’ path are inundated. Three boys were drowned near Cov ington, La. PROGRAM 0F SPORTS| FOR METHODIST PIC- NIC TOMORROW The Methodist Sunday school will &0 to Auburndale tomorrow on their annual picnic, and in thereof the gotten everything in readiness and all that remains to be desired is a bright, beautiful day, and all will be happy. T committee appointed to look after the arrangements at Auburndale went up this morning and upon their return they were very enthusiastic over the prospects of a delightful They stuted that they were most cor- dially received by the people of Au- Eurndale upon their arvival, Arrange- ments were also made to have the od on one count, that of securing | noney under false pretences from | Messrs Kelley and Lewis. of Griflin The attorneys for the defendant ap- trom resident= ol Griflin on the prom ise that he wonld =ond them a certain amount of soap and fine premiums o furniture, He is wanted in other parts of the country a~ we'l as in va- rious towns of Florids when Polk conty gets through with im. BISHOP MORRISON'S GRANDSON DIED FROM SNAKE BITE. — Leesburg, May 13.- Allery Morri- son, the eight-year-old g .ndson of Bishop Morrison, of th: Methodist church, died at 9:30 o lock this morning as the result of hring bitten by a snake between 3 and 1 o'clock yesterday afternoom. Th« little boy gretted by the neighbors as well as by the boy's relatives. Funeral services were held at 2 o clock yesterday afternoom with in- terment in Woodland cemetery, Tam- services were attended by relatives and many friends of the family. SOCIALISTS IN CONVEN- TION AT INDIANAPOLIS. (By Associated Press.) Indianapolis, May 13.—The Social- | boy, were called and we:+ ist National here today SIX-YEAR TERM FOR PRESIDENTS (By Associated Press.) Washington. May 13.—The senate | |judi' jary committee decided to re-| port favorably on the Works™ resoln- tion restricting the presidential ten- ure to a single term of six years. A minority report, favoring a single | | | J fom the committee was playing near @ hammo k with his brother, Robert, aged five. wien he stepped on the snake, - thought to have been a mo snake plunged his fanz: nto the pa, Gooding & Smith in charge. The boy's instep. When little Allery Morrison screamed with the pain ti o her boy ran back to the house to z-t help, after carrying him part o 'he way. When rescuers arrived th- ttle fel- low was unconscious. D~ Hall and Morrison, the latter an u: » of the u attend- Convention convened ance within a very shor: '.m«. They did everything possible 1 :* the boy's condition grew worse ux: ' i=ath this morning ended his ago:: Allery Morrison was 11+ -or of Hor- ace Morrison and was 1 by all who knew him. The o s will be taken tomorrow to Atl.nts for burial and will be placed ir the -ame bury- ing ground as other mon wrs of ":“ family. boy is very much only by relatives b’ The sad |of the family. © :nn the grandfather, who § *he most +ie <outh, I8 very much gri {nse of the club house in case of rain, There will be dour coaches for all who go, the train leaving in the worninz ahout 7:400 There will be peomtests, mames and - other amuse pealed the case, and the prisoner Wi pyonts to make the day ple nt | ) returned to jail, the sentence having | ypucoments for day will he as fol- been withheld pending the appeal loAvss Ihis i casein which Polk connty W00 om Boat Race, price donat- people are capecially interested as lhv-‘.'l by Jackson & Wilson Co man secured o Loce amoant of money 3 Y nm Swimming race, prie, | necktie, donated by T. 1. Wood & o [ 10 a. m - Races as follows: Potato Race for | Prize, neck- tie, donated by J. . Owens Potato Race for Girls—Prize, set dress pins, donated by Cole and Hull, Sack Race—Prize, match holder, donated by Red Cross Pharmacy. Three lLegged Race—Prize, Base- ball and mitt, donated by Lakeland Hardware and Plumbing Co. Foot Race for Boy, 8 to 12 Years— Prize, pair pants, donated by Hub Clothing (0. Foot Race for Boy 13 to 15Years— Prize, pocket knife, donated by Lake- land Furniture and Hardware Co. Foot Race for Girls 8 to 12 Years— Prize, pocket kwife, donated by Mur- | rell & Sharp. Foot Race for Girls 13 to 15 Years —Prize, two handkerchiefs, donated by U. G. Bates. ARE ENCOURAFING Plantation after plantation that duts! Those directing relief are oxpevllng’ preparation | various committees have {REPUBLICANS TO HAVE CONVENTION JUNE 1.’ Jacksonville, Fla., May 13.— Roos velt Republicans in Florida the Taft organization, now in control’ of the party machinery in this State. At the convention of the Duval county Republicans, Chairman H. L. of a State primary to be held on Sat- urday, June 1, to give the Republic- ans in the State an opportunity to express their choice for the presi- dency and to select national conven- [tion delegates and a new State execu- tive committee. The offer was ac- cepted and the primary will be ar- ranged. EVELYN THAW HAS BEEN | A MOTHER NEARLY - TWO YEARS (By Assoclated Press.) New York, May 13.-—It has just been learned that Evelyn Nesbit [{Thaw, wife of Harry K., Thaw, gave birth to a son twenty-one months ago in Hamburg, Germany, little less than vear after the last test of Thaw's ity in White Plains. She and the h.uh) are now living here in seclu- sion, | MR. BENNETT IN CINCINNATL Mr. W, A. Bennett, who made the tour of the Southern States with Mr. G. T. Spear, is now in Cincinnati. Be- fore leaving here he stated that he would join the big league, being a professional baseball player. MR. HOLBROOK IMPROVING. Reports twvom Mr. T. F. Holbrook, who is in Atlanta, are to the effect that he is improving. He will be there some time yet. SUIT TO DISSOLVE THE SUGAR TRUST (By Associated Press.) New York, May 13 The long de- ferred federal suit for the dissolution ot the comes The covernment holds that it is existing in violation of the anti-trust law At i Sugar a hearing tomorrow. [ THE NEW COMMANDER OF THE THE CONFEDERATE VETERANS | Lonisville, Ky, May 13, Gen Pennett 1 Young, elected command cr in ehief of the United Confederate Veterans yesterday at Macon, in the civil war under Gen, John 1. Morgan, born in Jessamine county, Ky., in 1843, ln the heart of the blue grass section. ( Young is suid to have lived up to the proud Kentucky Loast and accomplishment of having “jearned to ride before he could walk." As a vouth, only 18 years old, he left college, to become a Confederate trooper. It was Young, as a lieuten- ant, who led a band off Confederate raiders across the border from (‘anada to St. Albams, Vt., raiding several banks and succeeding in making their escape back to Canada. Gen. Young is prominent Southern Presbyterian church, ing one term as moderator of the 'Kentucky synod, Lawrence Young, a son, was famous as a pitcher on the the Serv- | in have started a fight to the finish against ! Anderson offered to pay the expenses | CCLEAN-UP DAYS WERE SUCCESS ‘MUCH WORK YET TO BE DONE, HOWEVER, AND ALL SHOULD HELP. Clean up day is over but the work has just begun. The eight or ten wagonloads of rubbish removed Saturday from the business section of Lakeland, repre- sents only a smal] part of the refuse still to be hauled away, and Sanitary Inspector Rhoades expects to spend a busy week directing the men and wagons in the hauling from the resi- dence portions of Lakeland. A noticeable improvement is seen on every hand as a result of the two tirst municipal clean-up days and many are the residents who displayed their civic pride by making their own property more attractive. On the other hand Sanitary In- spector Rhoades marveled at the lack of thought on the part of many who, learing that a clean-up day was in order and that the city would haul away rubbish, took this occasion to prune their fruit trees, throwing the dead limbs in the alley for the city to carry away. “It would take a year to clean up the city,” said Inspector Rhoades, “if we had to carry away the prunings from all the fruit trees in the city.” Therefore, public spirited citizens will please burn all trash possible, leaving only that which will not burn for the city wagons to carry off. Mr. Rhoades expects to keep the wiagons on the move all week and hopes to cover every section of the city; but in order 1o help in the clean- up work, it will be necessary for the residents to assist in the matter of burning up trash wherever possible. The public dumping ground is wile and a half from the city and ev- ery load hauled costs the city money. Burn what you cau aud the city will take care of the rest. Work with the city and the city will work for you. Anyone whose trash is not removed it they will telephone Sanitary In- spector Rhoades at the city hall, he Wl see that it is attended to at onee Retining Co | served | TWO OFFICERS KILLED NEAR ARCHER YESTERDAY. A spevial to the atpa Tribane {101l ot a horrible killing, which oc- fenreod near Archor yesterday morn- ting The dispateh says Morshal ¢ o0 Skaghter, of Archer, land Deput voshertt White were killed, fand Deputy Shoritt AL Manning | serioasly wounded inoan ambuscade learly this morning, when they went to raid an alleged “<kin™ game. Four one badly wonnded, father recosons, are in jail, and feel- fivg rans high in the section where the dastardly crime was committed The oflicers w decoyed to the scene o the sination about 2 o clock this morning. The place is located on the outskirts of Archer. {When the officers arrived, they were {grected with a volley from a number of negroes, the exact number being a matter of conjecture. Marshal Slaugh- ter and Deputy White fell at the first volley, and Deputy Manning was bad- ly wounded. He also dropped to the ground and feigned death until the |negroes started to leave the territory. Manning then opened fire, shooting fdown Cain Perry, and ordering the three other negroes, all sons of Perry, to throw up their hands. These were Ass 11 a. m—Tug of war between poi..ton University baseball team.|finally landed in jail and Manning elght boys and twelve girls, prize, boX on Young is quiet and modest, but [¥as given medical attention. of candy, donated by Lake Pharmacy. 3:15 p. m.—Spelling match for young and old men’s prize. box candy, donated by H. 0. Denny; women's prize, baby protector, O’'Doniel, Son & Co. Baskets will be taken care of by & committee who will check them at the train. MR. J. H. WENDLER SENDS US THE HOUN DAWG SONG The editor was remembered yester- day by Mr. J. II. Wendler, who was jout in Gulfport, Miss., and who sent us a copy of the Hown Dawg Song s |He advised us not to sing it longer than five minutes at a time. and a®- er hearing it played, we have come to the conclusion that this is about iong enough. donated by i he has four boasts which ha some- times makes. They are: “I never swore an oath."” “I never told a lie.” “I never drank whiskey " “I never touched a card.” COH()N TARIFF REVISION BILL Associated Press.) (By ! Washington, May 13-—Whether the | cotton tariff revision bill will be in-| troduced at this session of Congres: probably will be decided tomorrow at a conference of the Democratic mem- bers of the House ways and means committee. The fecling among the Democrats, it is said, is against fur- ther tariff legislation this session The assassination of the officers is believed to have been carefully planned, and is the outgrowth of re- cent attempts to enforce the law against “'blind tigers” and gambling dens in this vicinity. MR. PURSLEY AT HOSPI- TAL IN WAYCROSS. Mr. A L. Pursley was taken sud- denly ill Thursday with an affection of the spine, the physicians here stat- ing that he was apparently suffering with an abscess. Saturday morning was taken to Waycross to the A. I.. hospital, and reports from his ide to the effect that he is as well as could be expected. hundreds of Lakeland friends he will soon restored to he o | bed doing His trust Ith he hea