Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, November 26, 1912, Page 1

LAKELAND EVENING TELEGRAM —____:.'-_-g-_—__,_—'—-____——_?——-— e ——— r— VOLUME I WO gL IS VERDICT OF THE JURY FTT0R, GIOVANNITTI AND CART- 50 ARE NOW FREE MEN; HIS- TORY OF THE CASE. (By Assoclated Press.) Salem, Nov. 26.—Not gulity was the verdict returped this morning in (e case of Ettor, Giovannitti ana aruso, charged with the murier of Auna Lopizzo in connection with the Laarence toxtile strike last wintor. Wwhan the verdict wae rcai the de- irrdants embraced and kisced each ther Each expressed thanis to the jury and court for the veréict in the narce of “justice, truth and civiliza- tion."” The trial of Joscph J. Ettor, mem- ter of the executive committee of (he Industrial Workers of the World; Arturo Giovannitti, a Socialist writ- er of Breoklyn, N. Y., and Joseph Caruso, a mill worker, came about it consequence of the strike in the textile mills in Lawrence, Mass., sud- denly precipitated Jan. 12 last and continued for two months. Ettor and Giovannittl were accused a8 ac- (essories before the fact to the mur- er of Anna Lopizzo, who was killed The commonwealth maintained that they incited the riot {n which the woman met her death wmator, heg to the ¢ a cused, with o mnever has rith actual’ par- nded, in the riot. , which was accompaniad enlisting orzan- «d worlers on ont rs on the other, crence and the $ guard conseqaences, at- attention for hand an with the poli militia of M to avert dis tracted world-wide many weeks. The strike bezan on Jan. 12 when workers in mills of the American weolen Co. left their looms in pro- test against a reduction without no- tice of two hours’ pay a week in con- sequence of there going into effect & new State law restricting labor to fifty-four hours a week. Rioting about the mill gates immediately foi- lowed, and on the following day Et- tor, a young Italian-American laboz leader from Pennsylvania, went to Lawrence to take charge of the erike for the Industrial Workers of the World and to organize the dis- sstisfied and unorganized army oi laborers. By Jan. 15, 30,000 persons werc idle; the mills were closed; specia! police were sworhh in to aid the reg viar force in preserving order; State troops were ordered to lawrence by Governor Foss and an industrial cri- &is was at hand. Ettor, assuming command of the workers' cause, announced that the girikers demanded a wage increase ot 15 per cent, aholition of the pre- minm gystem and double pay for ov- ertime. Numerous conferences Were beld with State bodies and mill own- ers and a strike committee was or- ranized, headed by Ettor and com- tosed of representatives of each na- tionality involved in the contiict, in- cluding Italians, who were most nu- merous, Poles, Syrians, Lithuanians, Hcbrews, Americans and others. During the progress of the trou- tie Ettor frequently addressed the masses in churches, halls and on the Lawrence common. In keeping up tbe enthusiasm thus he was aided by Arturo Glovanmnitti, who went tu Lawrence from Brooklyn, william D. Haywood, the leader of the Indus- trial Workers of the World, and any others prominent in the work of the organization. For many days the gituation in Lawrence was tense, with outbreaks of violence constant- 1y agitating the public mind. On Jan. 20 geven sticks of dynamite were found by the police in houses and shops in the Italian quarter. Sus- ricion against the strikers was di- rceted at once, and six persons, Ital- lang and Syrians, were arrested. Et- tor was Informed by Colonel E. Le- roy Sweetser of his grave responsi- bility in the matter. Ettor imme diately told the strikers that none of thelr people had anything to do with Coatla MADE HIS FIVE WIVES SUPPORT HIK Atlanta, Nov. 26.—Sallie Davis, & bright mulatto; Delia Austin, do- scribed as a gingercake color; Lucy White, coal black and fat; Holly Smith, “yellow,” and Caroline Shep- hard,black and slender, sat in & row in the criminal court Thursday morning waiting for the case against tbeir husband, George Ham, alias Jce Brown, to be called for trial. Ham's only absent wife, so far as Detectives Gowan and Osborne know, ie Dora Reed, who lives at Marietta and who could not be forced to ap- pear against her spouse. Ham, according to the officers, has married the five women first named and described within a single year. Each one of them has supported Ham for from three weeks to thres months, it being his custom never to warry a new wife until the last one had positively refused to support him any longer. MENSREINSTATED BY ARBITRATIONISTS Their Discharge Was the Cause of the Recent Strike of Conductors and Trainmen. (By Associated Press.) HOW HAM Atlanta, Nov. 26.—The arbitration teard in the dispute of the Georgia reilrond cemployes, roturned a de- cision today reinstating Conductor J T paschal, and Flagman A, H. Mor: y with pay from the time dis- ¢harred, The dismissal of ‘these men the principal cause of the strike the conductors and trainmen which recently ended through the cflorts of government mediators. waz o' CALLS THE POOR NEWSPAPERS DRAINS AND SEWERS —e Petersburg, Va., Nov. 26.-—An as- sult upon modern journalism by Dr. W. L. Poteat, president of Wake Forest college, North Carolina, in Lie sermon on conflicts with Chris- t-anity tonight, marked the close of the eighty-ninth annual convention of the Virginia Baptist general as- sociation. “Playing up the names of crimi- nals in type an inch high, giving vicious details of court proceedings from which courts have excluded boys, and carrying those details into the home,” Dr. Poteat declared, “the wodern newspaper drains the sew- ers of civilization and poisons the fountains of morality; and you hold your nose and make no protest.” UNABLE T0 AGREE JURY DISMISSED (By Associated Press.) Geshen, Nov. 26.—The jury in the cage of Burton Gibson, charged with {Le murder of Mrs. Rosa S Szabo, had failed to reach an asrecment early today. When they reported the court cent them back to malke an- other attempt to reach a ver ict. Jury again reported at 11 o’clack ond being unable to agree was arc- cerdingly discharged. CONSTANTINOPLE IN QUIET CONDITION (By Associated Press.) Washington, Nov. 26.—A dispatch to the State department from th: American embassy at Constantinople reported that the city remairs quiet. WOMAN CHAUFFEUR FOUND DEAD TODAY (By Associated Press.) Chicago, Nov. 26.—Miss Julia V. Sullivan, aged 42, one of Chicago’s few licensed chauffeurs, was shot to ¢eath here in her apartments today. It is reported she suicided, but de- tectives are investigating. M!ss Sul- livan is said to have held the wom- en's ice skating championship of Canada, and the archery ehl_lllbl- v LAKELAKD, FLORIDA, TUESDAY, NOV. 26, 1912. il e S Published in the Best Town in the Best Part of the Best State. No. 22. RACE AND CREED IGNORED OKTE FIED FOR'000 TURKEYS HOLWORTHY 10 Red Cross in the Relief Work Undertaken at Constantinople. Washington, Nov. 26.—Dieregard- ing race and creed in the hour of By BE SECRETARY | EXECUTION OF FOUR GUNMEN (By Assoclated Press.) New York, Nov. 26.—"GQyp the Blood” and the other three gun men convicted of the murder of Herman Rogenthal were sentenced by Justice Goft today to die in the electric chalt at Sing-Sing during the week of Jan, 6. e BOY DIES OF LOCKJAW. Savannah, Ga., Nov. 26 —Waldo Lec Emerson, aged six, grandnephew ¢l Genaral Stephen Lee, of West Vir ginla, died here last night from in- juries sustained last week when he f¢ll upon the upturned prong of roke. The prong penctrated the boy's left knee and lockjaw tollowed. s GOMPERS BETTER TODAY. (By Associated Press.) Rochester, Nov. 26- ~Samuel Gom- pers is much improved today. His cocretary stated he would probabiy 1o able to leave his room at the ho-|, tc1 here tonight. BAPTIST CONVENTION MEETS HERE SO0 Picparations Goin Forward for En- tertainment of Scveral Hun- dred Visitors. It is only two wocks now until the Stat, Baptist convention will mcet in lLakeland, and it behooves every (iti- zen of Lakeland, regardless of de- nomination, to prepare to give to the aistinguished body of visitors on this occasion a hearty and hospitable re- ception. Lakeland is in the center of Bap- tist population in Florida, the de- nomination being particularly strong ir the southern part of the State. It is the moet accessible city in the Siate, and these facts insure a very large attendance—the largest, in fact, of any denominational gather- ing ever held ir Florida. The com- mittee on arrangements here is in daily receipt of notifications of tha intended presence of delerates and visitors, and they are anxious that the people of Lakeland should wake up to the size and importance of thia suthering, and the necessity for be- ing up and doing, in order that the well-known reputation of the city for whole-hearted hospitality ha maintained. Notify John F. Cox or Dr. W. D. Nowlin at once that vou will help vindicate the known renmt: tation of Lakeland by entertainin® one or more of the delegates in vonr heme, or paying for their entertain- ment elsewhere. The fact that 1ou r.ay not belong to this denomin:tion chould not be considered a momcnt No better advertisement than 2 favorable impression carried aw: this large number of high-ck itors could be secured by the cit any way, and we want thece zood friends to return to their homes frol- ing that they have been in the hands o: a generous and whole-souled and hospitable people. IT HOLDS GOOD FOR POLK COUNTY TOO Let farmers of the Starke section resolve to grow only the best of ev- erything. The Telegraph believes that with proper handling and in- troduction into the markets the Starke section can easily dispose of 100,000 bushels of yams every sea- gon at a net price of from 60 to 75 cents per bushel. All that is neces- sary is to grow the good varicties aud let the dealers in the large mark- ets know we have them. There is nothing more toothsome than a nice yam with the candy 00z ing out of its sides, and there is noth- ing more unsatisfactory as a food product than s common old white ‘ta- ? Four stores, two livery stables, a T N A TERAS TONN GOVERNOR OF TEXAS LED THE WAY IN GRAND PARADE OF TURKEYS TODAY. (By Assoclated Press.) Cuero, Texas, Nov. 26.—Eighteen thousand turkeys marched through the streets in a procession today, headed by Governor Colquit and dtaft in full uniform. The event was of- ficially named ‘*‘Turkey trot.” Tur- keys are being packed for shipment throughout the State. $50,000 BLAZE DESTROYS NORTH CAROLINA TOWN. Asheville, N. C., Nov. 26.—Fire of unknown origin, starting at mid- pight, destroyed the business dis- trict of Black Mountain; but on: gtore of consequence being left. The tetal loss is estimated at §50,000, (reiohit depot, a dwelling, a Jumbe~ ‘s warchouse and stock of s, a cow and a Cmpn Lunhor, seven hors 1 ckomlin shop were burned. 1y the hizh wind bucket brigade ietance had no effect. The buik & were of frame construg tion. 1 ILUAARE DG DED THS MORAAG Owner of New York Baseball Club Dics While Being Rushed to California. (By Associated Press.) g+, Louis, Nov. 26. John T. Bush, millionaire owner of the New York National League basebnll club, died carly today of locomotor wtaxia on Iis private car as the train was near- ing Sceburger, Mo. Mr. Bush was on a hurry trip to California ‘n an ef- fcet 1o regain his health. The tody wias brought back here this morn: ing. NEGLECTED MAD D0G BITE WITH FATAL BESULT Nashville, Nov. 26.—After suffer- ing terrible agony for the past fif- tcen days, Clarence Hughes, aged about 35 years, died of hydrophobla st Vanderbilt hospital yesterdzy morning at 8 o'clock. Mr. Hughes was bitten by a dog about four weck ago at his home, 4406 1linois niie, West Nashville, but on acecount of the fact that he did not think the animal was mad, did not take the caution of having his wound treated However, about fifteen days ago the injury began lo cause him trouble and Dr. Wm. Litterer was called in and placed him under the Pastenr treatment, but on account of the time that bhad eclapsed gince Mr tlughes was bitten, treatment failed. Mr. Hughes suffered terrible agonies hefore relieved by death A little girl was also bitten by the gsame dog which attacked Mr. Hughes and at the present is under the Pas- teur treatment in an effort to prevent fatal results from the disease. She ie not in a serious condition as yel and Dr. Litterer expects to soon have her out of danger. The dog was not killed following his running amuck, but was allowed to remain in the neighborhood, as no cne believed him to be afflicted with hydrophobia. However, about five days after he bit Mr. Hughes and the little girl he died. UP GOES FURNITURE. High Point, N. C., Nov. 26.—A general 10 per cent advance in fur- n_lture is the result of a five-hous ccnference here today between fur- riture manufacturers in the South- ern, Northern, New England and the Middle Western States. Increased cost of timber, mirfors, labor and praterials used in the manufacturs sre sald to have made. the incresse | distress, the Ked Cross has stretched out a helping hand to the Red Cres- cent. Ambassador Rockhill at Constan- tinople today cabled the state de- rartment that the Red Cross relief organization in that city, under American supervision, has not only supplied the Red Crescent with com- plete outfits for several hundred wounded in the military hospital at Tashkissls, but has equipped & ward and an operating room and sup- plied surgeons, assistants and nurses under tho supervision cf Major C. Sinclair Ford, of the Medical Corps, U 8. A Rellet work will be carried on clsewhere, with the assistance of missionaries, among the refugees in Astotle Turkey. MANY DEAD, MISG: ING AND INURED As Result of Explosion in Waukegan, IN.; Loss Estimated at $100,000. (By Associated Press.) Waukegan, 11, Nov. Fioht are known to be dead, four missing ard twenty-four injured in hospital, the ! a1l in oo precavious condition, as ves 0y of an explosion ye terd: voplant of the torn Prodaets Coo, Lod the starch house. T4 ted at §rog,enn whith wie domace iy csting TELEE-YEAR-OLD CILITD CROWING A NEW NOSE Jath old, roit Wayne, lud., Nov, 26 - crine Godfrey, three years growing a new nese, A year ago the (Lild lost that orzan through an ace cident. Three weeks azo the float- {ng rib was temoved and buried iu he forearm, where it was allowed to remain until flesh prew around It The forearm was then bandaped tightly to the child’s face, where if | will remain until the flesh and bone unite with the forehead. The final step will be cutting the forearm looge from the built-up nos: and the placing of skin to prevent scars. Colonel Roosevelt finds that & etatesman does not have to go to Africa in order to rehearsoe for an interesting silence. — Washington Suar, BEN TLLAN JR. SUES"FOR GHLOREN (By Associated Press.) Columbia, S. C., Nov. corpus proceedings brought by B. R Tillman, son of the UniteC ;eourse more by @ sense OARD OF TRADE PRESENT BUSINESS MANAGER OF EVENING TELEGRAX I8 “CALLED UP HIGHER.” — The meeting of the Lakeland Board of Trado last night was fairly weil attended, and steps were tak- en to insure useful activity on the purt of the organization for the en- suing year. The most important action was the selection of a secretary to havo active charge of the Board's affairs —to give his whole time to the busi- ness of the organization, and to re- celve a reasonable compensation in return for these services. At pre- \\?m.;«- meetings of the Board of Gov~ EPNOTS UG uppreatints were re- ceived, and one or two looked upon Jein favor, but the Board was siil inoan open frame of mind when |h«\' Molwerthy, at present, or the Evening was sugeested by one ot Mr. [lolworthy had an appli- rame of AL J mi Velegram, {the Governors. fnot thousht of beco uing feant, and the first in mation he bad Tof the designs upoi him was when lusiness of ke was (elephoned and a ed to wait }lllxm the Board of Governors, th When he came a pro: ton to accept the seoretary vip He , bul took the mutler afi lun.hl«-t“-'inn and e Tation vade him, was overwhelmed v ocarclul with ceept the po- ed in this of patriotic | friends, he decided to [yition, Me was aetu | Vdesire to gee a work in which he is ldeeply interested vigorowaly pushed ‘:tl.nn by any other consideration. Ihs iwork on the Evening Toleeram has | heen of the most satistactory chare | neter, and his relations with the newspaper have been most pleasant ond congenial. Morcover, the mere galary comsideration was not suffi- cient to influence him to make & change from his present wholly sat- i-factory position; but he felt that as secrctary of the Board of Trade there was a great werk to be done replete with splendid possibilities for the organization and for the city, and he will bring to the responsible und arduous duties awaiting him an enthusiasm and vim that we cannot tut believe will result in a great { rogressive movement on the part ot the cntire city. His splendid quali- fications were recognized as soon as his name was suggested, ho being the enthusiastic and unanimous cholie of the Board of Governors, which choice was ratified in the open meeting last night. Mr. Holworthy will remain in his present position 96.-—Habeas | 25 business manager of the Evening | vetesram until Jan, 1 when he will States | enter upon his new and important scnator, against his former wife t» duties. sceure ‘possession of their two chil- dren, was heard in the Court here today. previonsly had given the children te their mother. MOTHER AND SONG BURNED T0 DEATH (By Assoclated Press.) Newport News, Nov. county today. — GOVERNMENT FUNDS WILL NOT BE USED (By Associateq Press.) Washington, of tae Treasury MacVeagh, com menting today on the money strin gency in New York, declared he hi no intention of depositing a part of the government surplus in the Na- tional banks of New York. Other cities, he said, bad not been asked Suprema nared by The same court 26.—Mrs. John C. Layman and three young sons were burned to death when firc destroyed their farm house in the Monnonite settlement in Warwick The constitution and by-laws pre- the Board of Governors were read, and after some discnssion 1|zx'd minor amendments, were adopt- ¢G 2s a whole, Mr. C. Rucker Adams addressed the Doard in rezard to the plans of the Lakeland Chautauqua, and it was the sense of the Board that the Chautauqua is an enterprise worthy ¢t every consideration and encour- agement. It was decided that an of- ficial invitation be extended by the Roard to Hon. W. J. Bryan and Hon. Park Trammell to visit Lakeland and celiver addresses during the Chau- tauqua. A committee was appointed to pur- chase furniture and fit up the Board’s quarters in the Auditorium building; another committee wae instructed to investizate suitable sites for a Board of Trade building and report to the Eoard. LEADERS WILL MEET IN NEW YORK DEC. 4. Nov. 26.—Secretary . (By Associdted Press.) -| New York, Nov. 26.—Leaders from i |cvery State assemble Dec. 4 to for- rulate plans for the great forward movement of the party during the next four years. Taft will be the speaker at a banquet on