Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, May 23, 1912, Page 1

Pubhshed in the Best Town in the Best Part of the Best State. LAKELAND FLORIDA, TBURSDAY MAY 23, 1912, MADE HEROIC EFFORT TO SAVE HIS LIFE.| TH0 WRECKS ON GOAST LINE DISARRANGE SCHEDULES About 5 p. m. yesterday R. H. Prandt was birten by a large rattle- snake, while at werk on his farm) { two and a half miles west of the city. E In the absence of a physician or rem-| 'Ld‘n-s'of any kind Mr. Brandt used his i pocket Knife, cutting a gash at the 0. 83 RAN INTO OPE“ SWITCH point where bitten and then sucked NEAR TAMPA AND NO. 84 DE- |45 much of the poison as possible RAILED NEAR PLANT CITY. | from the wound before starting for s home. A telephone message to thet Journal about 4 o'clock reported him as resting as comfortably as could be expected with Dr. H. Baer doing what he could to save his life and relieve the suffering. At 8 o'clock this morning inquiry was made of his condition and encouraging news was received of splendid prospect for his recovery.—Bradentown Journal. PURE FOOD WILEY, JR., ENGAGED AT AGE OF TWO WEEKS (8By Associated Press.) Washington, May 23.—Dr. Harvey Wiley, tormer government pure fvod expert, has announced the en- uud express car left the track, | sogement of his weck-old son to the cugine turning over in the diteh [ two-year-old daughter of Food Cou- | the express car landed out in alyissioner R. M. Allen, of Kentucky, v field. The fireman jumped and |, jject to “ratification of the respec- uhurt, but ghe express messen- | ;ve parties to the agreement later.’ recvived injuries in his back|\wijey said Allen and his wife had liowever, it is not thought!|made a formal plea for the hand of be fatal. Engineer Peters, of{young Wiley for their daughter ptord, stuck to his post and went 5 with the engine. Luckily there — dules on the Atlantic Coast . .. huve been cast aside today and| 1= have been running as best they all due to the fact that pas- \in No. 83 was wrecked this at Gary, a small station this ampa. AS a consequence of areck, train No. 84 did not ar- Lere ungil 9:40 and No. 8, due 5, reached here at 2:40 this wreck this morning occurred _1ly before T o'clock and railroad Coriies state it was due to the that a switch had been tam- rod wih, The train was slowing . 1o the Tampa Northern crossing the accident occurred, and on .count is due the fact that no wus seriously injured. The en- . "The Oaks," Mrs. Potter Palmer's & =mall opening through which {winter home at Osprey Point, is un- caped unharmed. dergoing considerable improvements W nume of the injured express|. pew sea wall, more gardens, new | cnger is Lilliecrap and this was ! clectric light and water plants and | tirst trip on this run. barns.—Tampa Tribune. | the other coaches remained on truck, and other than a severe ing-up, none of the passengers| injured. Conductor Barton ex- ued the switch immediately after vreck and it was his opinion that one with a railroad key had un- d the switch, Wrecker Called Out. wrecker, which is stationed | and which is the largest in the | +, was wired for, and it left for scene shortly after 7 o'clock. In meantime, passengers were be- ivtoured to and from Tampa on Seaboard tracks, No. 84, due Liere at 7:50, pulled into three hours late. Another Engine Jumps Tnck roubles never come singly, <a=t that is what the railroad ol- als and passengers haye about de- iwd, for Train No. 80 due here at 1145, while being detoured on the MAY TELL 'EM HOW T0 NAVIGATE SALT RNER, (By .\ssocmled Press.) i Washington, May 23.—President! Taft left early this morning for Phil- adelphia to address the Inu-rnulim':nl Navigation Tonight he! goes into New Jersey to open a cam- | paign for votes at Tuesday’s primary. | He will be in the State until the evening of the primary. congress DEATH OF REV. D. E. HARDIN. | awl'rive and nearly Rev. Smith Hardin, pastor of the t | Tumpa Heights Methodist church, re- ceived a telegram yesterday announc- ing the death of his brother, Rev. D. 5. Hardin, at Bartlett, Tex. The de- ceased had been west for a number of § urd, had the misfortune <o have | years in quest of health, going from s engine jump the track just as|Arizona to Texa® The remains hav? ! wus entering the Plant City yards|been forwarded to the old home of t 11:30 this morning. The en-|the family, Chester, S. (., for inter- r stopped the train before the | rient—Tampa Tribune. ine had gone more than a car's| Rev. Hardin is also a brother of length, with ghe result that the|Mr. C. C. Hardin, of this city. wheels of the emgine never left the s, A freight train was drawn up sn““nl mm" "u. on a side track, and after a wait of *vera]l hours, during which time the Seaboard and Atlantic Coast Line als were being communicated Wwith, the freight engine was secured, and with this means of locomotion, An advertisement which has been the train was brought on to Lake- running in the Lakeland News for land, continuing its journey a few the past thirty days gives notice that Tinutes before 3 o'clock to Jackson- | there will be an election held on Sat- “le the tired crowd on board hop- | urday. May 25th, for the purpose of 112 that there would be no more jong | Selecting three school trustees, and 2 naming the mileage to be assessed for the two emsuing years, in the Lakeland Special Tax School district. C. G. Arendell, G. P. Quaintance and C. M. Trammell are named as inspectors of election and H. L. nd tiring waits, and no more acci- Swatts, clerk. S¢veral hundred Alabama excur- Sis poured into South Florida 'S morning, the excursion being U in three sections. The tralns [ ALABAMA EXCURSION- ISTS ARRIVE. The bad weather comditions in Pensacola have prevented work on ™= hauled over the West Coast, and | the Gulf, Florida and Alabama rail- * the road’s custom, only those road. The grading has been washed were bound for Lakeland were |CW in several places and will have to into the city, the trains be- | D¢ done over again. hed in the yards mear the Where they continued their to Tampa. Quite a large, I visitors stopped off here. T t e OATUGAL WL BOLH = iting relatives i The building will contain o'¢s and wil] be a two-story The new Methodist parsonage at Titusville has just been completed. | (By Associated Press.) Lisbon, May 23.—The chamber of deputies voted to abolish the Portu- i ————— Pat, ctersburg mow boasts of a “O¢T of electric signs. gese legation at the Vatican. "... 'k(-ll. of Palatka, were TAFT AND TEDDY SHIFT FEDERALS AND REBELS BATILE GROUND 10 JERSEY | LATE RETURNS SHOW ROOSE- VELT'S VICTORY IN OHIO . WAS DECISIVE. (By Associated Press.) Newark, May 23.- New Jersey be- came the battlefield of national poli- {ics today when Taft and Roosevelt roved into the State to battle for the 28 delegates to Chicago. Wilson is the only candidate named on the Democratic primary ballots. The primaries will be held next Tuesday. TEDDY CAN COUNT ON 32 OHIO DELEGATES. (By Associated Press.) Columbus, 0., May 23.--Scatter- ing additional returns of Tuesday's primary indicate that Roosevelt's delegates will not drop below the 32 Litherto accorded him. Gov. Wilson made slight gains. It is possible that Harmon's delegates will not total more than, 27. The count of the Democratic vote so far shows: larmon. 2Z3.228; 10,137, received Wilson, ' PRESEYTERIANS WILL NOT EVANGELIZE “HEATHEN CATHOLIGS" (By Associated Press.) Bristol, May 23.—The general as- sembly of the Southern Presbyterian church this morning refused to adopt \lu- majority report of the committee 1n Romanism which urged a compre- hensive plan of attack on Catholic- hm by the evangelical churches of | the United States and Canada. | OFFICERS NAMED BY GRAND LODGE. Jacksonville, May 23.—The sixnty- sixth annual convocation of the "GGrand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons of Florida, has drawn to a close. The occasion has been one of great pleasure to the brethren, who came from all parts of the State, some of whom are very prominent citizens ond been atgending annual jodge sessions for fifty years or more. Election of Officers. This forenoon grand oflicers to serve for the ensuing year were elect- ed as follows: High Priest of Gainesville Deputy Grand High Priest N. Sweeting, of Tallahas: Grand King—John M. Caldwell, of Jasper. Grand Scribe—Will ( Jacksonville. Grand Treasurer-—Mirius of Jacksonville. Grand Secretary—W. P of Jacksonville. Grand Chaplain—I1. E. Web-er, of Geinesville. Moved Up. McClelland was raised from deputy high priest to high priest; Swweting from grand king to deput: zrand high priest; Caldwell from zrand scribe to grand king; Andr- - from grand captain of the host to srand scribe; W. P. Webster and Irinz E Webster and Endel were re-c - 'od Eulogies. Eloquent and pathet: were paid to the memory o! "¢ late William H. Jewell, of Orlando Who had made a splendid record .- a Ma- son, serving as grand high <t and i» other positions of dist:n tion i the order. Companmions * iam R. O'Neal and Past Grand ii 2 Priests Silas B. Wright, of Delar Endel, of Jacksonville; | erell; J. W. Boyd. of Carnell, of Ormond, 2 have Robert Motle'land, Harry Audress, of Endei, Webster, butes 1 Weth- Has- -akers. Past Grand High P! Samu-! Pasco, of Monticeilo beautiful tribute to T Grand High Priest M recenily died in Ral: y % o paid a Past who a*» Bowes, The people of Sanford are prepar- ing for a big celebration 1o commemo=y rate the opening of the Geneva bridge for wagon and foot travel across the St. Johns river at Geneva ferry Marcus | ; James! SEEK ADMISSION T0 GEORGIA STATE BAR. \\' OMEN Atlanta, Ga., May 23 Georal lawyers will discuss the woman law- yer qu 1, which has aroused grea’ | Interest in this State, at the annual | meeting of the Georgia Bar Associa- s tion at Tybee Island next week. ‘ il women be admitted to the bar of Georaia?” is ihe theme upon | | which a numbor of speak will | i dwell during the open dis m of | the topic. Two women, Mrs, Minnic | Anderson Hale and Mrs. Georgia Me- Intyre Weaver, of Atlanta, will be prominent figures in the fight l’m" recognition of women at the bar, Mrs liale is a graduate of a local law school, and Mrs, Weaver will receive a diploma from the same institwtion this year, INOTHER BIG STRIKE THRERTENS INDUSTRIAL CONDTIONS IN LONDON LARGE FORCES OF OPPOSING MEXICAN PARTIES NOW SET- TLING REVOLUTION'S FATE. {By Associated Press.) ! Hlano. Mexico, May 2 Federal forces, numbering four thou- sand, commanded by Gen. Huerta, and rebels numbering five thousand, {1ed by Orozco, engaged today in a death grapple which may prove the turning point of the Mexican revolu- tion. The fighting began yesterday and was resumed today, and the reb- e! army has maincained its position, despite the lack of artillery. Tha insurgents’ line stretches over five nriles in front of Rellano. Water is scarce and the heat intolerable. A flank movement atiempted by the Federals was checked. Orozeo is per- sonally leading the tight. (By Associated Press.) May 23.— The national A executive committee of the Trans- I is understood that betweendfifty [ port Workers' Federation decided | and sixty cars of watermelons will be [ ypon a general strike, commencin shipped from Frostproof between now | tonight, in support of the Thames and the fifteenth of June. This is a | lightermen in their dispute with em- new shipping point of melons in Flor- | ployers. No fewer than one hundred ida and tifty thousand dock workers will be involved, and the entire trans-; Gunu nuulE EHES port work of the port of London will | be broughd to a standstill, UP, INSTEAD OF (By Associated Press,) Schenely, Pa., May 23, -Nearly eight hundred and sixty thousand gallons of whiskey were destroyed in a distillery fire here last night. The loss is approximately eight hundred thousand dollars, London, BARACAS AND PHIL- ATHEAS NOTICE. The Baraca social, which was to postponed until date to be announced latter, WILLIAM EMERSON, Chairman Social Committee. U. 5. CONSUL TO GERMANY HLLED BY A FAL (By Assoclated Press.) Frankfort-on-the-Main, May 23 United States Consul Gen- eral Hill, of Minnesota, was killed of Mississippi, who has just complet- by falling over the ling of a stair- It is sup- posed a spel] of giddiness caused the fall NEW TEACHERS ELECTED " FOR SOUTHERN COLLEGE.| Germany, Sutherland, May 23 Prof. W. I Clifton, one of the leading educators od a special course in Columbia uni-| case at a hotel here tods versity, hus been chosen president of Southern College to succeed br. J, P Hilburn, who resigned last December, LIGHTS WILL GO OUT TO- NGHT AT ANDERSON, IND. Prof. Clitton comes very highly rec- ommended and is expected to make a Dr. Hilburn has con- sented to remain several months and assist him in familiarizing himsel( with the conduct of the instifution. Dr. Hilburn has made a capable president, and the institution has prospered greatly under his care. It nne success Ander-on, Ind,, May 23 A novel feature of the Indiana Elks' conven- here yesterday, will come tonight, when at 11 o'clock all the electric lights in the city hall will go out, with the exception of tion, opened CELEBRATED INDEPENDENCE. (to be night at the Nor- | Broes be held Friday night of this week, is') ‘tion to be effected in St No. 174. .. WIL PROTECT OUR INTERESTS IN GUBA TORCE OF MARINES SENT TO THE ISLAND TO PROTECT AMER- ICAN INTERESTS (By Associated Press.) Washington, May 23, reports of danger to American lives and property in Cuba, the navy de- partment 4 ordered the naval transport Prairie to embark five hun- dred marines at Philadelphia and to proceed immediately to the United States naval station at Guantanamo, to join the gunboats Paducah and vashville. State depariment advices today regarding Cuba are very pessimistic, Because of | NEGROES REPORTED SUING FOR PEACE. (By Associated Press.) Havana, May 23, ki is reported here that leaders of the insurgent ne- have sent to the camp of the government commander Lear for peace, emissaries Guantanamo to sue BEAT AN AUTOMOBILE IN 12,000 MILE WALK. Walking 12,000 miles around the Lorder of the United States, at the rate of $1 per mile if he finished the journey within a set time, W. H. Chapman had over two months to spare when he arvived in Jacisonville esterday. Chapman leit Denver, Col, on M 20, 1911, and, according to his agree- ment with Henry M. Dickey, of Pickey Bros.' ranch, was to circle the northern border of the United States, proceed through the New England southward along the Atlantic krough Florida and return to |l sonville, over a set course measuring approzi etly 12,000 miles, before July 2o, 2. Chapman stated at the that he would complete the rip within less than @ year, and when he officially checked in here vesterday he had turned the trick. e carries letters from twenty- three governors of various States throuzh which he passed, ;m:l - certitices of visits paid to a l¢ the towns and cities coast, outset of mayors of cn the ronte Mr. Dickey, Chapman, followed him in an auto- mobile, the whole scheme being to advertise a ranchman’s association in which the former is int sted. Chap- man. however, arrived ahead of the backer, owing to flood conditions holding back the machine in which he was riding. Dickey is expected to arrive within a few days and close up his agreement with Chapman. who made the offer to DEATH wu.ums ISSUED BY GOVERNOR. Tallahassee, May 23.-—Death war- !rants were issued by the governor yesterday for Steve Johnson, con- victed of murder in the first degree. St. Johns county, and for the Sil- verstein murderers, Eugene Baxter and Tom White. While the Silver- stein murder was committed in Du- val county, under a change of venue the case was tried in St. Johns coun- ty and the record of the court falling to show that the prisoners after sen- tence had ever been ordered con- veyed back to Duval county, the death warrant reads for their execu- Johns coun- ty in order that the execution may in every particular conform to the statutes. The Tallahassee delegates to the Republican progressive convention held in Jacksonville Saturday have returned home and feel confident that their wing of the party will ba way were shown is with great regret that citizens see | che illumination of the court house kim leave. Southern College has now | clock, while the thousands of Elks about 300 students and is rapidly |and their friends about the public growing. square will sing “Auld Lang Syne,” Other members of the faculty se-|accompanied by ‘he numerous bands lected are: Chair of English and lit-| that have come here to play during erature, H. F. Harris; chair of math-| the reunion. ematics, E. W. McMullen, B. A; chair of Latin language and litera- ]’" m[ sm qus ture, Miss Mary A. Griffith, B. A.; chair of Greek language and liter- “F ms[ ml“n"s lature. H. W. Limpert; chair of mod- ern languages and literatture, Miss Nettie E. Carter, M. A.; chair of his- (By Associated Press.) tory, Bitle and political economy, O. Washington, May 23.—Senajor D. Wagner, M. A.; principal of the|Fletcher, president of the Southern academy, W. H. Funk. Ph. D.; firet | Commercial Congress, has appointed assistant, Henry W, Limpert, B. A.; [a committee to consider the problem second assistant, Garfield Evans, B.|of breaking up the large plantations A.; third assistant, Miss Annic|[of the Souch into small holdings. Dickenson; preparatory, Miss Lela Cecil, B. A.; director of music (to be supplied); piano. Miss Be Cecil, | M. M; voice supplied); On last Friday stringed instruments, Miss Dorothy | wegian church in Pensacola the Nor-| Moreman, B. A ; school of expression, | wegian people thera celebrated mnir' Miss Florence Ogg, B. A.; school of | national independence day. May 17, ant, Miss Jessie (. Sutton; school of | this being the ninety-cighth anniver- commerce, W. C. Baugh; school of | sary of this occasion. A fine pro- domestic science, Mrz. Maggie Baugh. |gram and delightful refreshments | Mrs. L. B. Conrad was named as|were enjoyed, after which magic lan- | lady principal and matron of the|tern pictures exhibiting views of Nor- | dining room; Mrs. Belle Cecil, ma- tron girls’ dormitory; Mrs. M. A San- ford, matron of boys' dormitors; Miss | | Nora Morgan, office stenographer; '““fil"u '“ SE"“ { Harry Moore. coach of basketball | team; A. 0. Burleson, coach of base-| ““l"sm“c][n n[l[sl"u" ball team. | Rev. T. J. Nixon, presiding elder ! (By Associated Press.) 1 of the Ocala district, was elected pres Norfolk, Va., May 22— The Vir- ident of the board of trusiees, with|ginia Democratic Sta‘e convention |A. C. Clewis of Tampa vice presi-|met here today to name twenty-four dent; L. N. Pipkin, of Mulberry, | delegates to Baltimore | treasurer, and Rev. W. 8. Lawler, of | for an uninstructed delegation, Tallahassee, secretary. | ing under the unit rule Prospects are work- | recognized at the Chicago convention They have inst «d their delegates 1o vote for Roosevelt for president, W. . Hod T AH.Ah 1556 erne . a prominent lawyer of . was nominated for gov- the insurgent Republicans their meeting Saturday Allizators must be plentiful in the “hack woods” Enzineer J. W. Wil- ms, of the B C. passenger train ren over a nine-footer Sunday a short distance nmorth of Southport. —Chip- ley Banner S ERE ar WN st Y . e, - T B ok b i < S N e T