Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, December 16, 1912, Page 1

5 PASSING NED BY JIGNATARIES -+55ADOR PASSED AWAY YES- TERDAY. DEATH BEING DUE T0 ASTHMA. i \ssociated Press.) 16.-—Memorial serv- (¢ Ambassador White- Lo died yesterday, wil! . stminster Abbey Friday. . Lecn a constant stream of Lorchester House all day. L White, Mr. Reid’s physi- \ssued a bulletin stating ussador's death was due eginning with a slight atack two weeks ago. i condolence have been re- i the king and queen and Mrs. Reid dignitaries. Zhiter, Mrs, John Hubert with Mr. Reid at the Jdeath, which occurred at csidence. Distinguished e paid to the memory ambassador by the gov- | it is probable that the onveyed to America in Mrs. Reid wishes with the remains of at the earliest possible onsistent with propriety, pes to sail next Saturday. pitish government has pro- or THE LAKELAND EVENING TELEGRAM Pubhshed in the Best Town in the Be:.t Part of the Best State. OUR CHRISTMAS EDITION. We had planned to issue a large Christmas edition on Wednesday, Dec. 18, but just as our plans were lshuping up, an unusual rush ¢ work, part of it from other parts of the State, has taxed our facilities, and what hampers us most of all, Las crowded our much too limited quarters. Consequently, we have had to abandon our plans so far as a great number of pages are concerned, though we will issue an unusuai rumber of copies on the day specified and will, in other respects, make it as creditable an issue as possible. We have not solicited advertising for this edition, because of the rea- son stated, but several enterprising merchants reserved additional space iu this issue when they saw our an- nouncement. We will try to handle all advertising that may be desired by our patrons for Wednesday's is- st.e, provided that orders, accom- panied by copy, reach us not later than tomorrow noon. UNMUZZLED DOGS WILL HAE TO D Beginning at 10 o'Clock Tomorrow All Unmuzzled Dogs Running ag Large Will Be Shot. = During tiie past few week Liad dogs have been running at cn the streets of Lakeland and some eaciting experiences have resulted scveral people having had a narrow escape from being bitten. Last Fri- v night a dog was Killed and its head seng to Tampa for examination, and Dr. C. W, Love is inreecipt of the rge ) the zovernment of the Unit- 5 that a British battleship ivey he body of Ambassador I'nited States. WILSOY WILL APPOINT REID'S SUCCESSOR. (By Associated Press.) ington, Dec. 16.—Taft to- wnounceed that the post of the ssudor to Great Britain will not by him. He states that he mds Wilson already s con- a man for the place. ILORIDA SUFFRAGETTES GETTING BUSY. . Dee. 16.—At the De- of the Florida Equal ', held at the home !orbert L. Anderson, there + nroposed amendment to tion of the State of Flor- to ¢ive the women of the i The pro- ndment will be presented o vote. lature at its sesgion next i i isetce of the president | Fagan, the first vice-presi- | proeided. rcas Broward, of the legis- | of the Florida League, read the ih was as follows: resolution proposing an ut to the constitution of | o of Florida: | t resolved by the Leglslaturei State of Florida that the fol- ‘ndment to the constitu- state of Florida be, and e is herchy agreed to ana submitted to the electors of at the general clection in r ratification or rejection: Yion 1, of article 6, of the litution of State of Florida, is 't amended to read as follows: Every person of the age of 21 '’s and upwards that shall at the of registration be a citizen of United States and that shall !'® resided and have a habitation, /micile, home, and place of perma- - Vabode in Florida for one year. ' In county for six months shall in ounty be deemed a qualified “tor at all elections under this stitution. Male anq female persons shall in “pects be alike eligible to vote 1old office in the State of Flor- Roselic Cooley, uittee I"ranchise ' the -\mlralized citizens of the Unit- States at the time of and before “'ration, shall produce to the tration officer a certificate of iralization or a duly certified ¥ thereof.” Onnection with the proposed udment there was considerable 5 "ls.\ion among the members of the D, following communication from the bacteriologist at Tampa: Ir. C. W. Love, Lakeland, Fla.: Dear Doctor--The brain from the dog submitted by you Dec. 13, 1912, shows upon microscopicnl examina- tion, positive evidence of rabies. Yours respectfully, G. H. SIMON, Bacteriologist. In view of this fact, the mayor an: City Council have ordered that after 1¢ o'clock tomorrow morning a!l dogs found running at large with- out muzzles will be killed. It be- hooves all who have valuable dogs to either shut them up or muzzle them at once. This drastic step has been obliged to be taken before some child or older person is bitten and dies of hydrophobia. BIG POULTRY SHOW OPENS IN ATLANTA (By Associated Press.) Atlanta, Ga., Dec. 16.— The South crn International Poultry Associa- tion show opens here this afternoon for one week., More than 4,500 ex- libits are said to be on display. It is the third largest show ever held it the United States. BE CAREFUL IN CASHING CHECKS FOR STRANGERS. Daytona Beach, Dec. 16.—Forged cilecks continue to come in to the banks in this city and indications are the forgers are still working fast and furious in this section of the country. The latest to be reported here was cashed by a prominent ho- tel man of Daytona Beach, and the little trancaction has cost him $25 for the cxperience. The check was drawn on the Union Bank of Quebec, made payable to J. W. Holt, Jr,, and was signed with the name of Ren- frew & Co., furriers. Local bankers say they have never known of so nany forgeries as have been reported daring the past month, and say lo- cal business men should be extreme- ly careful in cashing checks and drafts for strangers. WILSON RETURNED T0- DAY FROM BERMUDA (By Associated Press.) New York, Dec. 16.—President- elect Wilson returned today from his vacation trip in Bermuda. He de- ciined to discuss politics or anything else on his arrival. As to appoint- mwents, he admitted that, while se- lcctions have been considered, none have been finally decided on. LAKELA!!D FLORIDA. INPORTANT [S/BALKANG' FATE VICTORY WON IN'TO BE DECIDED GOAL TRUST GASEAT GONFERENCE STATE SUPREME COURT HOLDS THAT THE 65 PER CENT CON- TRACTS ARE ILLEGAL. (By Associated Press.) Washington, Dee. 16.-—The gov- crnment won a partial victory in the prosecution of the hard coal trust when the U. S. Supreme Court to- day held the so-called 65 per cent contracts between the hard coal roads and coal operators as illegal. The court sustained the govern- ment'’s former victory over the Tem- ple Coal and Iron Co. but declined to sustain charges of general con- spiracy among hard coal roads. Justice Lurton announced the court’s opinion. The attorney gen- eral declared the annullment of con- tracts an important victory that opened the way for possible competi- tion in the coal trade. TURKS VS. GREEKS. (By Associated Press.) Constantinople, Dee. 16.—A Turk- irh fleet engaged with a Greek fleot off Lemnos island this morning, a cording to a telegram from the Dar- danelles. The Greeks were compelled to withdraw, A_L PRECINGTS SHOULD BE REPRESENTED Says Committeeman Kelsey Blantor in Letter to Democratic Voters of the Country. Lakeland, Fla., Dec. 14, 1912 To the Democratic Voters of Polk County: It is perfectly tthe county executive committee of clear to me that our party in each county in the State properly consists of one com- nitteeman from each precinct, or election district in the county. Kot | erence to sections 4, 5 and 6 of chap | laws of Florida, 1097, wil 1‘ any thig is meant ter H613, 1 think, man that nanner in which sueh committe to he constituted. So far as [am i | formed Polk county is the only coun ty in the State in which the comnit tcemen are clected in any other no ner. In our county, it secems the o tive committee has consist of two committeemen cach county commissioner's district | end the present committeemen wore clected in that manner at the I primary election. This results i only the following precinets, ar reasonih! he 1l convince to ! mad ) trom | heen tion districts, being represented in the present committee: No. 1. (! cora, J. E. Lancaster; No. @ Fort Meade, G. T. Hill; No. 2, Bartow, | A. Boswell; No. 6, Auburndalc, W ¢ Jones; No. 10 and 25, Lakeland 0. J. Pope and Kelsey Blanton: No 12, Winter Haven, T. A. Currie; No. Colnmbia, 8. €, Dbee. 16 1 am epposed to sambiing in any form,” | Lsaid Governor Cole Lo Blease when ‘n»l\m] what was his attitude 15, Haines City, J. T. Miller; No 1%, Mulberry, L. N. Pipkin; No. 1%, Tig- er Bay, B. G. Mayo. It necessarily results that the fol- lowing precincts, or election dis- tricts are unrenresented' No. 4, Me- dulla; No. 5, Kathleen; No. 7, (ireen Pond; No. 8. Millards; No. 9, Pierce: No. 11, Haskell; No. 13, Gandys; No; 14, Frostproof; No. 16, lfome- land; No. 17, Arbuckle; No. 20, Morse; No. 21, Rosalie; No. 22, Loughman; No. 23, Hammock Pond community; No. 24, Jane Jay com- runity; No. 26, ——; No. 27, —— These precincts within the con- templation and meaning of our laws, are vacancies in our executive committee, as at present constituted. Even in ordinary times, this should not be; for each voting precinct should be represented on the com- mittee, in order that suitable and competent persons might he ob- tained in the respective voting places as clerks and inspectors of elections. The selection of such clerks and inspectors of elections cannot be safely entrusted to persons (Continued on Page 7.) - used. }ZONDAY DEC. 16, 1912 IT IS BELIEVED THAT TURKEY WILL YIELD IF NOT IMPELLED TO RESISTANCE. Associated Press.) London, Dec. 16.-Peace plenepo- tentiaries of the Balkan Siates as- sembled at noon today at St. James palace to meet (he Turkish envoys in conference to decide the faje of the Balkans. They were welcomed by the British foreign minister and adjourned until 11 o'clock tomorrow. The Balkan delegates, before enter- ng the conference, declared that within a week either Turkey would find a way to surrender at Adraino- (By | GEORGIA CONGRESSMAN SMASHED SNOOT OF FITZ ple or war would be resumed. It is believed thay Turkey will yield un- loos impelled to resistance by tria and Germany. STILL WAGE FIGHT. | (By Associated Press.) New York, Dee. 16, --Women of Housewives' League today began | a crusade for cheaper fixing he price at 26 cents per dozen. The day has heen devoted to o campaign | 14 1he cggs, of cdncation among the dealers, (his fails to lower prices, selling sta- tions will he established throughout the city, DR. CARL ASBERG \CABIMA PLANTER SUGGEEDS WILEY Taft Directed Secretary Wilson to Make the Appointment Today. (By Assoclated Press.) Washington, Dec. 16, Taft today directed Secretary Wilson to appoint Dr. Carl Alsberg, chemist of the agricultural department, as chief of the bureau of chemistry to suceeed urvey Wiley, 1 LOVES A CHICKEN FIGHT—BUT DOWN ON GAMGLING. toward meeting which the Charles- pro- | the race | ton I air and Racing association ||U\l~ to open nexp month ot Padi to park. 1 love to see two roost fight. but without gaffs I love a +of cards, but let it be a good, I don't propoge to come during the races to fer- but 1 expect zens to do clean game down here ret out the gambling, the sheriff and the ci their duty. According to the act rassed by the Legislature azainst gambling any citizen can go before a rragistrate and swear out a warrant against a man for gambling at the races. If the officers of the law find that the gambling is beyond their control and appeal to me to aid them in the matter | will do my full duty. | NEW SUBSTITUTE FOR CHLORO- FORM PROVES A SUCCESS. Philadelphia, Dec. Scerity, DON'T WANT WHISKEY No. 38. ACCIDENTS ARE DISCUSSED IN LENGTHY REPORT | INTERSTATE COMMERCE COM- Washington, ‘Dec. 16.—The sad story of how' Democratic peace and harmony was rudely broken into, when the members of the appropria- tions committee of the House were cn their way to Panama to see the canal and “study its needs,” shortly before the short session of (Congress, found its way into the Capitol today. While the members were pacifical- Iy enjoying a whist game a dispute over the rules arose between Chair-| MISSION TELLS WHY MANY man Fitzgerald, of the appropria- : serald, “of the approbrid-f g AlpwAY ACCIDENTS OCCUR. tions committee, and Congressman e R 1hurlv:\" Lafayette Imr.(lt'lt. of Geor- (By Associated Press.) aia I'he upshor of it was lh::t a Washington, Dec. 16— “Safety fist 1t ensued, it i id. Bar . i 2 Rnanel B . L (."" first” is the paramount rule of train who is small, but wiry, and withal : extremely quick, smashed hard at |overation suggested by the inter- the face of the Brooklyn congress- | state commerce commission in its nan and broke the latter's spec-|qwenty-sixth annual report submit- tacles. The two contestants were |, , today to Congress, Discussion rarted before much damage occurred i : i h HBe oceurred) o Gisasters on American railroads cther than to the spectacles. And until now the scrap has been care fully hushed up. during the last year constitutes an important feature of the report. It is pointed out that many of tie accidents resulting in fatalities im night have been averted by the ex- m oreis proper precaution or the good equipment., Figure: given show that of the total of 8,215 de- Hag Been Landcd in Jail; e of ranilments daving the year, 1,877 Brooks | vere caused by defeets of roadway sl of Prenwnem and 3NT were die to deiective Family. cquipment This indicates an in- 4 crease over the previous year of 652 (By Associated Press.) in the devailments due to; bad voad- way, and 1,023 due to bad equip= ment. The Huntsville, Ala., Dec. 16, Perey well-known planter was placed in jail her: an attempted as- at Brooks, a of Whiteshurg, today charged with sault on a young Farley. This arrest caused great ex- citement because of the prominence ol the Brooks' family. investigation by the commis- itself of railvoad accidents in- volving loss of lite, the report says, “liasg proceeded far enough to indi- meas- sion school teacher citte the need of more effective have been taken to secure safety of railroad travel.” While the previous suggestions of the commission as to the adoption by the railroads of all-steel, or steel- ures than thus far *BLESSEDNESS OF TOIL." Chicago, Dee. 16, —-The unique sentence of thirty days of idleness | underframe, cars are being adopted imposed upon Joseph Girseh by [ “@s rapidly as conditions will per- mit"” and “the danger from the use of unsound cars is gradually disap- pearing,” the serious dangers of de- fective roadway and the use of un- sound rails still remain, as a result. of which derailments are likely at any time to occur. Concerning its investigations, the commision says: “Of the thirty-one derailments in- vestigated, fourteen were either di- Judge Newcomer came to an end to- day and the courp solemnly assured the culprit that he might resume his hread-winning occupation, Girsch thanked the court profus: 'y, and with every emphasis of s declaring that his enfore layoff had taught him the “blessed- ness of toil."” Girsch's sentence was inflicted o month ago at the request of hiz wite, [ rectly or indirectly caused by bad who complained that when her hus- | track. In five of these fourteen band worked he carned money: |Cases the derailments would prob- ably have been avoided had existing Lwhen he had money he cpent it for drvink, and when he drank he was |Speed restrictions been - observed; [too irvitable and abusive to live | Put inoall the remaining cases no in Kk fe to oc- restrictions were 0 2dcquate speed with, foree, and in three cases the w0 obviously n likely In one conditions were that derailments were low cur even ot speed. s0- an examination of viclnity of the 906 rotten ties within a distance of 117 rail lengths. Under of the rails vere as many as eleven bad ties, and rious derailment the track in the cident digcloged N DRY STATES (By Associated Press.) Washington, Dee. 16.—Scores of white mny under each of two rails there were twelve ties o badly decayed and Lroken as to be totally unfit for ser- In many of these ties the spikes so loose that they were casily hand, the wood haviue vomen wearing ribbons thronged the corridors and lobbies of the capitol, House and Senate office vice, brildings today, giving the place an were of anpearance of the headquarters removed by an equal suffrage convention. The|ng longer any holding power. The women are members of the nationa; | track in the vicinity of this acci conference of the W. C. T. U. and dent was poorly ballasted and was unsafe for the passage of trains at ordinary speed. This derailment oc- the Kenyon-Sheppard bill prohibit- curred on straight track while the are here to urge the consideration of 16 —For the |ing the shipment of intoxicant drinks | \rain was running about thirty first time in the history of surgical | into dry States. Kenyon hopes to get | y)jjeg per hour.” The report says that ‘‘the most operations in this city, Prof. Wil-[action on the bill before (ongress in | adjourns for the holidays. liam B. Van Lennep, surgeon ckarge at a hospital, operated late vesterday afternoon on a man for MASONSANDCKURCHES ASKED rcmoval of a growth from onre of the internal organs. Dr. J. W. Hassler, of New York, came to this city to disquieting and perplexing” feature in the problem of accident preven- tion is the large proportion of train TO HELP BESTORE PEACE. | accidents caused by dereliction of cuty by the employes involved. The Protestan: | commission believes that as a rule Mexico City, Dec. 16— administer ether and water subcu-|clergymen and high officers of Ma-|there are no men that have a keener taneously. The injection was made | sonic lodges were requested by the| appreciation of 'their responsibili- directly into, the veins of the pa-|minister of interior today to render |tjes than railroad trainmen and en- tient's arms, and within a minute [ whatever aid possible aimed at res-|cinemen,” and yet it is pointed out and a half from the time that the | toration of peace in the republic. Re- | ¢),a; 63 per cent of the whole num- injection was made the patient was under the influence of anesthesia.|to help restore order in the republic. For thirty-five minutes the patient was kept under the influence of the drug, and it required about half an hour after the operation before the patient revived. Dr. Hassler and Prof. Van Lennep were particularly well pleased with the effects of the ether as administered in this way, ae there was no nausea and the aft- er effects were of such a negative quantity that the patient was as normal after the operation as though the knife had never been cently the Catholic church was asked | per of accidents investizated wers caused by mistakes on the part of employes. “There is a in some quarters,” continies the report, “to uu“n mu[“ l" Fnl EE charge these lamentable errors to “ failure of discipline and to hold em- plores wholly responsible for such (By Associateq Press.) }r. rvilure. This is a superficial view Paris, Dec. 16.—A general strike | which contains promise of ef- of the working population of Pram'v fective remedy. was ordered to be carried out toda_\'! “A remarkable increase in the by the General Federation of Labor, 'speed and weight of trains within 98 a protest against war. The striks |recent ycars, and the crowding of is partially successful. Tranquility | tracks and terminals caused by the prevails everywhere. (Continued on Page disposition (GENERAL STRIKE OF no e o Nl L o " il i S — T o i