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

vOLUME 1L Published in the Best Town in the Best Part of the Best State. LAKELAKND, FLORIDA, FRIDAY, NOV. 22, 1912. 1 but President Mendenhall, who aci- | ed as master of ceremonies, called on‘ | [Mr. Jobn F. Cox, captain of the| : Whites, who responded briefly with some references (o the Board's work in the past, and its ns for the fu- ture. He expressed the hope that a [AKE[AN“ HA“ year hence a meeting similar to this cne would be held in a building erected and owned by the Lakeland Board of Trade—a sentiment that | | | was evidently very popular, [ The whole affair was very pleas- ing and was thoroughly enjoyed by ¢1%. The gathering will undoubtedly have the effect of a stimulus on the orzanization, and tne work of the| Beard of Trade will e felt in lake- iwad during the coming year. TERMS OF ARMISTIGE THOUGHT TOD SEVERE (By Associated Press.) Bulgarians Consider Their Modifica- tion, but Hostilities May Be Re- sumed at Any Time. SPLENDID GATHERING AT GET- 10-GETHER MEETING AT AUDI- TORIUM LAST NIGHT. .45t night the losing faction of lourd of Trade in the recent 1st for membership paid the .ant penalty of their defeat by rishing to all Board of Trade sbers and their ladies a splendid ortainment at the Auditorium. ihout 500 persons enjoyed the =ires of the occasion, which con- 4 of the rendition of a well-ar- .d program, including refresh- both mental and material. + uffair opened with splendid by the McHenry orchestra, I furnishes music for Auditor- cvents, and which throughout wening discoursed some ex- selections, A good program pictures was then Constantinople, Nov, 22— Tur- key's objection to the armistice con- ditions has been communicated to the Bulgarian government. One ot the causes of rejection was the opinion in oflicial cireles here that the con- | nion en- 5 EABS I THE PENITENTIARY WAS FOUND GUILTY OF MURDE" | IN THE SECOND DEGREE AND SENTENCE PRONOUNCED. (By Associated Press.) Ytheville, Va., Sidna Allen, leader ¢t the clan which shot up the Hills- sing the death found guilty of murder in the second degree todl.\ The jury fixed the penalty at fifteen years in the penitentia ville court house, of five persons, w AMERICAN FEDERTION MEETING | | (BY Associated Press.) Rochester, Nov. 22, The chief | proposition before the American Fed- eration of Labor today was the pro- posed revocation of the charter of the ! International Steamfitters & Plumb- | cts union. Members of this organi- zation refused to cobbine with the | . Bertha Beiwere then gave a This was Miss Beiwere's puablie appearance in Lakeland, received many compliments range and compass of her which easily stood the trying reat Auditorium. She cuthusiastically encored aud fully responded with another Hdection, ulo, I'he principal address ol the oc- asion wis delivered by Hon, 1. Clay president of the State Chatber ol Commerce, Mr, Stan- 1= subject was “The Future of " and he briefly but effec- . outlined the wondertul possi- ties that founded on the s magnilicent resources, le 1ol what was here when he vis- o Lakeland some twenty aid hew fmpressed he was last 2 when he walked up from tie 1ouand viewed the handsome itines, the elegant stores and the nees of progress apparent oa <ty hand. He referred to the Au- forinm as 4 monument to the en- and progressive spirit of Lake- i people. lie spoke encouraging- 1 tie Board of Trade members, Heting greater accomplishments t body, now that it has such rical strength and renewed vi- 1v. He also declared that Lake- wil ought to be a county seat, and rodicted that the day was not dis- ut when this city would be the cal Lol @ new county. Mr, Stanford’s «ch throughout was replete with soad fact and hard common sense, remarks were stimulating | L inspiring. Mr. G, H. Alfield next told “How « Captured the New Members,” re- uting many amusing incidents of campaign tfor membership, in| Lih he was the captain of the win- | ving side. | \t the conclusion of Mr. Alficld’s marks the guests were served with ivious punch and home-made cake. + refreshment committee evident was thoroughly competent, as th the quality of the vi.nds and * method of serving iue large owd were all that coulc be desired. Miss Maude Alfield, vho has al vice of unusual sweetne: -, next gave | vocal solo, which so pleased the idience that the demand for “more” vis insistent, and the young lady re- sponded by singing ‘“‘Roses,” tossing ‘e flowers to the audience from a iasket as she sang. Mrs. Fletcher ompanied Miss Alfield as pianist The next number was a recitation b¥ Mr. C. A. Burridge, who has elo- utionary talent of a high order. The recitation was dramatic and effec- and well merited the liberal Paudits it received. A dramatic monologue, by, Mrs. William Steitz was the most amusing [vature of the enmtertainment. Mrs. Sieitz impersonated a bride of five months whose hubby came in late, and al] married men will agree that 'ha reception he received was por- 'rayed in a true-to-life manner. Not Many ladies, however, can act the Part which comes so natural to most Of them, but Mrs. Steitz is exceed- ingly gifted, and her acting doubt- 125 recalled & like scene in real life !0 more than one man present. This closed the regular program, Staniord, are years A4 his | tive ive | confess ite ’ s s0Cinti 4 - ditions fmposed deprived the Turks | United Plumbers’ Association, as olv the Atlanta convention of ot the possibility of resuming hostil- ities in the event the plenipoten- tiaries failed to settle terms. This trom the Turkish view-point, meant | no'armistice at all. 1t is turther in- sisted that Turkey has not sunk to such a degree of impotency as wonld compel her to accept such cohditions dered by 1911, TRIAL OF N. C. R. OFFICIALS. (By Associated Press.) Cincinnati, Nov. 22 learing of | testimony was begun in earnest to- the trial of John Patterson | twenty-nine others connected | with the National Casgh Register Co., charged with violation of the crim- inal section of the Sherman law, Pro- | ceedings in the case were called yet terday after the first had answered one question. GIAL'S DEAD BODY FOUND IN RIER day in - and By Associateq Press.) Sofia, Nov, Indications today were that B would adopt @ conciliatory attitude and modify the conditions originally oftered Turkey, A special meeting of the Bulzarian cabinet was called today to consider Turkey's rejection of the terms nl‘I the proposed armistice, At the con- clusion of the meeting it was de- clured that the resump- tion of hostilitics is possible. witness immediate IENSACOLA'S FAMOUS EMBEZ- ZLER WILL PLEAD GUILTY. Was Daughter of a Former Governor of Rhode Island; Missing William H. 480 con- kage con- Pensacola, Nov, 21— Lell who, a few months fessed to the theit of a pe Since Wednesday. (By Assoviated Press.) Providence, Nov, 22.--The body of Norma Garvin, daughter of form Governor Garvin, of Rhode Island, was found in New river today. = ¢ disappeared Wednesday, after repe edly expressing fear that she wo neey death by water, taining 355,000 tfrom the First Na- tional bank, later returning it, was yesterday indictedd by the federal and jury now in session. He i charged with abstracting and embez- zhimg funds from a iational bani. The grand jury had some witnesses before it ted the case, r which indictment and invest the SENATOR FLETCHHER GLAD EXTRA SESSION WAS CALLED Wit voted Bell has signified his intention of entering a plea of guilty when he is before Judge Sheppard when the case is called time during the latter portion ‘of next week. His attorney, Scott M. Loftin, will then ask the court for a light sentence for the young man, inas-iyn. ¢pyly Democratic in characte much as he returned the money to | g iq l'l;iwd States Senator Dunc the bank within a few days and later | - Fletcher today. Continuing, Scn tor Fletcher said: “Grover Cleveland should ha called an extra session in 1893, s the Democrats had promised tar revision, and he would have avoid much eriticism had he done so. 'l Democratic party stands for a tar for revenue only; the people kn for what it stands and they exp the party to make good its promis Therefore, I sincerely hope that 1 tariff program will be carri i through without a hitch during th¢ extra session.” Rural Credits Bill Senator Fletcher, who leaves 1 Washington during the latter part ll S IHEAS“HEH of the month, is principally interesi - v U ed in the passage by the house of his rural credits bill. “This measure (By Associated Press.) is on of great importance to the Washington, Nov. 22.—Carmi A.|farmers of our State and scction. Thompson was today sworn in as|he said, “and as it has passed the treasurer of the United States. In ac- | senate, I sincerely hope it goes cepting his commission he said he|tkrough the house without difficul- would retire from the public service ty." with Taft on March 4. Senator Fletcher is also deeply in- terested in the passage of what is AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN RESERVES |known as Senate Bill No. 3, which ARE CALLED OUT. | provides for the extension of agri- _ cultural training in the agricultu- (By Associated Press.) ral and vocational colleges of the London, Nov. 22.—First classes of | country. He is greatly pleased with reserves of six Austro-tiungarian| Wilson’s display of progressiveness army corps, have ben called to colors, |and expects the administration to according to a news ageney dispatch | bring about great things for the peo- from Vienna. ple. Jacksonville, Nov. 21— 1 glad indeed that Governor Wil-oo has announced that he will call extra session of Congress for ! pirpose of revising the tariff 1 Arpril 15, and hope the revision w | arraigned some ed to taking it The minimum penalty for embez- zling tunds from a nationa) bank is five years, but it is at the discretion of \.hv court whether a portion of the centence shall be suspended, and Mr Loftin will endeavor to prevail upon the court to he as light as possible. Bell's excellent and ord, as well as the fact that he re- turned the money within a short time afterwards will be placed be- fore the court in this connection. THOMPSON 15 | conduct rec- l ety 1y Frhe Baptist will he able to use it, ho- T0 BLONS WIT PHOTOCRAPHER IATTER PERSISTED IN TAKING SNAPSHOT OF WILSON WHO GETS OUT OF PATIENCE. (By Associated Press.) Nov. 21 had a lively Hamilton, Bermuda, Woodrow Wilson toda dispute with an American photogra- led to the When jersisted in taking a snapshot after iher which almost ex- change of blows, the latter Leing prohibited, Wilson exclaimed Iy, “You're no gentleman; il you want a good thrashing, keep that up; | came here especially to avoid Lotographers,” | NEW VERSION OF BIBLE ISSUED THAT WILL SUIT BAPTISTS. I'hiladelphia, Pa., Nov, 22 tesarded as a most rad What al version cbthe Holy Bible was placed on sale this city today at the room of the Baptist Publication It is a Baptist Bible, tor Bap- Mnerican S0- =tsoondy, and much of the old text ws been entirely ehanged, MIE the archaie forms of the King mesand - Revigsed Verzions have concompletely eliminated, Bible is called the “lm- oved Vorsion,” distinet]y Pierent from the old Seriptures, Practically no other church except The new and s canse it interprets the Seriptures to mean solely what the Baptist chureh teaches, BROKE WINDOW IND STOLE JEWELS §2,500 Worth of Jewelry Was Taken by Thieves Who Made Success- ful Get-Away. (By Associated Press.) Chicago, Nov. 22.-—DBurglars to- day hurled a horseshoe wrapped in @ newspaper through a window ot the establishment of Berg « Co, jewelers, on Michigan boule- vard. ned at time this robbed Y o similar manner, jewelry They escaped with gems val- fourtn been 52,000, This is the establishment has THE LATEST FAD OF BOS- TON SOCIETY WOMEN. Boston, Mass,, Nov. 22 —Promi- rent Boston society women in an ef- fort to formed the Millennium first organization ol world. Love of all bird lite in an slaughter is back of the new work that this organization taken up. The members of the so- live “perfect” lives have Guild, the its Kind in the forms of animal and effort to prevent Joston has ciety, many of whom have great wealth, have adopted a no-meat diet. They have given up the wearing of magnificent furs because of the ap- palling cruelty used in the fur-se- curing industry. They likewise bar all feathers, breasts and wings used on hats, and have no use for Kkid gloves or the leather that is used in the soles of shoes. The Millennium Guild, primarily a vegetarian society, was founded by Mrs. Maud R. L. Sharpe, who has turned over her luxurious home at 74 Commonwealth avenue, Chestnut Hill, to the organization as its meet- ing place. The members have agreed not to profit in any way by the de- Iiberate killing of any creature. PREACHER CUTS HIS THROAT. Winter Park, Fla.,, Nov. 22.—Rev. G. A. Gates, who came here recently from Nashville, Tenn., killed himself in his rooms here yesterday by cut- ting his throat. He was here witn his wife and trained nurse, having Tecently been in a railroad wreck and suffered a severe mervous shock The remains are on their way to Nashville, accompanied by Mrs. Gates. No. 18 Washington, Nov. 22.—Sensitive lousewives will be greatly rolieved when they learn that the United | States government officially declares that the bedbug is not a disgrace. IUHAY The status of the bedbug is fixed in a report just issued by the United States public health service, written ROBERT ANDERSON PAID PEN- ALTY FOR HIS CRIMES; AGED BYSTANDER FELL DEAD. by Assistant Surgeon General W. ¢ ucker. Dr. Rucker says the bedbug i not a disgrace, as some housewives think, but is a “pestive danger,” in- asmuch as it carries disease. 1 n the report he tells of methods of exter- minating these bugs, N NANIGAL TELLS H STORY TODMY Tells How His Little Daughter Hap- pencd to Be Playing with Sticks of Dynamite. (Special to the Telegram.) “d Tampa, Nov. 22.—Robert Ander- son, the negro sentenced to die for the killing of Mrs. Marie Louise Ro- driguez and for two other murders and who started numerous incendiary fires in this city, was hanged this norning, the trap being sprung at 11:43, lite being pronounced extincet 11 minutes later ) Onlooker Talls Dead. While viewing the zallows on which the negro eriminal was to be Guillermo Gonzales, agzed sattributed to 8 Was not with (BBy Associated Press.) Langed, Indianapolis, Nov, 22 Ortie Me- Manigal's story of the finding of his | excitement con - little daughter in the kitchen of his | nected in any tho Chicago home playing with eighty- | nearo’s victims, and his death, at o cne-pound sticks of dynamite which | time of tense Le had left by the radiator to thaw. | created quite a seonsation was told by him at the dynamite con 2,500 Witnessed Execution. spivacy wrial today. He said the way ! or several hours hefore the hs MeNamara langhed him mad, and he ovdered him out of | around | morhid prisoner was led 1o the seatfold, 0, dropped dead, b Gonza Wiy any of eaxcitement anyway ing every available oot o the jail was onlookers, bames 1, made crowded with the - the house, and when COMMISSION RULES ON I O people were present to wie COAST-WISE SHIPMENTS, | ""* e thg tiest legal hanging Tampa has had in the execntion, Wils ahout three years the By Associated Press.) Washington, Nov, 220 The inter- l“!'il\ announcel ‘\"d('l'.\'(fll was ziven an ll{"'l?l‘l\]lli‘\ the withdrawal of the recent admin- st istrative ruling that |“‘|Iu|l he had nothing farthor to torto Rico, the Canal Zone and the that in carrs Philippines were constwise shipping |02 0nt his plans he ad hiad no ac- The enforcement of this ruling woul:d | ©omplice. He warned Lis race ave barred foreign ships from ear- | following iy his footsteps, s rying American commerce to these | them that should they do so their territories and delayed the work of | Putishment wonld be swirt and sure. Just hetore g wWas sprang, sote commission 1o suy o few words. He saidld shipments abhout his erimes, but inst uring finishing the canal, f DER MYSTERY. TRAIN WRECKED AT WINTER PARK. | That Wil- !|I:IHI Green, the Grand Crossing farm- or, was stabbed and Killed on the Kings while returning home in his wazon Tuesday night, by a {drunken white with whom he had quarreled, Deputy Sheritt 1 thorough investigation Jones came to this conclusion Jacksonville, Nov, 22 Train number S4 on the A, O, 1L collided with a private car on a sid- itg at Winter Park this afternoon, and was considerably delayed on its road, N an, arrival here, The private car was that of Mr. Mitten, a well known railrowd manp of the north. Inadvertently the switeh leading into the siding was left open whep the pri sliunted the throngh train collided with the pri vate car, knocking it from the track, No one was hurt. Train N0, north trom Orlando, held here until the wreek had heen cleared. —Thurs- day’s Orlando Reporter-Star, is the opinion of 1k Jones, after a of the (rag- edy. atter @ white man with whom Green ©ocar wis is known to have had trouble, proved {he was not the the crime when Green was stabbed, Detective James Crawford holds a somewhat differeny view of the case, onto siding, and the near scene of nimber bound and thinks John Robeson, the negro arrested yesterday at Union depot, and the mnegro found gitting by a camp five, some distance from the scene of the tragedy, may know something of the crime. In discussing the case this morn- ing Deputy Sheriff Jones said: “Green, in my opinion, was not killed for revenge or for the purpose ol robbery, but was probably at- tacked by a drunken man who was seen following his wagon a short time before the farmer is supposed to have been killed. was identified as HOW THE KIDS BROUGHT OUT FIRE DEPARTMENT. Lima, Ohio, Nov -Just “‘to see ‘em go fast” two children, 6 and 7 years old respectively, pulled a fire alarm box in the South End today and resulted in a run by two depart- ments. Returning from Kindergar- the children lifted the other to the box. The lever was pulled. Two departments came thun- dering up “Why did you do it?" one of the children was asked. ten one of TR/ MMELL BESIEGED BY ARMY OF JOB HUNTERS. A recent Tallahassee specinl says: hile there is a great number of persons laying their plans for fed- eral appointment; during the nexi acministration, it is apparent also that those who wish appoiniments » State positicns are nog asleep on the job. It is understood that a hun- dred or more have already made ap- “Wanted to see 'em run fast,” wus| W her innocent reply. One of the was Margaret Jewett, danghter of Rev. H. J. Jew- ctt, a prominent Lima minister. girls plication to Hon. Park Trammell, ASKEH Ifl HE5|GN who has only tive or six appoint- fo+ the places at his disposal. It (By Associated Press.) is not known by many that tho gov- Washington, Nov. 22.—Secretary , etnor has so very fow regular ap- ot the Treasury McVeagh today | pointments to make. asked the resignation of Gideon C. During a term of four year: ex- Bentz, assistant treasurer, because | clusive of places that are filled by he is said not to be in sympathy witn | primary nominations, the governor the administrative policy of the sec- | has only five or six appointments to retary. Bantz will be succeeded by | mske. As the term of those now fill- Christian S. Pearce, chief of the di-|irg these positions are for four vision of banks, loans, postal sav-|yecars from the dates of their an- ings. The resignation of Bantz, fol- | pcintment by Governor Gilchrist, lewing so closely that of McClunz|the new governor will have only one from the treasurer’s office, the sec-|or tw. appointments to make during retary today declared was Intended |each vear of his administration. It to leave that office in an up-to-date, [ Is understood that it will be about progressive condition, for the incom- | August of 1913 before the first va- ing Democratic administration. cancy occurs. e i i i