Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, December 20, 1912, Page 1

TERS HAD INE AT JUBURNDALE 252 CROWD mmm ABOUT »J BANQUET " BOARD m BOOS’IED of the Boosters' club gciven at the Seminole . Just vight, was a magnifi- viewed from any stand- 1endance Was surpris- ing the size of the town; .uts were perfect, ev- off in a manner ex- Leditable to the boosters, particalarly to the commit- Lements, consisting of \l. Barr, Earl C. May, and < The banquet board, 4 luxuriant profusion of 4 towers, and receiving nu- anrses of delectable viands, . to the eye and appeal- appetite; and the toasts g were appropriate and the whole affair was per- A syirit of optimism and en- jrogressiveness that au- | for the future of the thriv- 2 community of Auburndale, and air to extend its influence to hor gections of the county. \tout 100 or possibly a few more au that number sat down to the cquet board, and did full justice to ¢ appetizing menu, which was com- oed, almost in its entirety, of pade-in-Auburndale” products. Aft- s the various courses had been thor- ghly enjoyed, Mr. Park Y. Adame, reformed newspaper man, formerly Missourl, who quit the game & ouple of years ago and came down find rest and happiness on 2 greve n the vicinity of Auocurndale, tock 1 bis duties as toastmaster, which e discharged in A very graceful nquet rous ¢ The first toast called was “A Grow- Florida,” responded to by the nt editor of The Florida Grow- »* Tampa, Mr. Edgar A. Wright. Wrizht read one of his inimita- ko “looley” articles, prepared for tte oc asion, which we have pleas- publishing in full in another *+ of this issue. Pubhshed Je LAKELAND EVENING TELEGRAM in the Best Tcwn in the LAKELARD. FLORIDA, FRIDAY, DEC. 20, 1912. dent of the Aubu.nd"le Board of Trade. He reviewed the history of the various board of trade of tha: place, or, rather, of the various stages of the present board, and gave many interesting facts relative to Auburndale’s progress. His excel- lent address concluded the program, and the first banquet of the Auburu- dale boosters waa endad, every!cdy participating declariny it to have been a most delightful affair. If the splendid bunch of boosters present at last night's banquet do everything as 1 well as they conducted this affair they will soon have echoed far and wide their slogan “You Haven't Seen Florida Until You've Seen Auburn- dale.” W J. BRYAN I5 ENLOUTE T0 NEW YORK (By Associated Press.) \ashington, Dec. 20.—W. J. Bry- an is here today en route to New York. He said he would talk with Wilson before returning South, but the date must be annonnced at the “osther end.” COMPROMISE REACHED IN IMPORTANT CASE Tallahassce, Fla., Wednesday-—By means of a compromise effected here teday, a suit which has been in 1itl- gation for sometime was settled ana the State of Florida saved several thousand acres of land. This was the suit of the Florida Tast Coast Railway Company vs. The Tiustees of the International Im- provement Fund, the Florida Coast Line Canal & Transportation Com- pany and Bion Barnett, involving about two million acres of land. The Florida East Coast Railway Company claimed this land by reason of legislative grants for the construc- ticn of its lines and the lines consti- tuting the company. According to the terms of the com- promise the trustees are to dced to the railway company 250,000 acres of land, 200,000 acres of which is in the extreme southern portion of the Bverglades, and the remaining 50,- 000 situated north of Fort Lauder- dale. Nothing has as yet been done in regard to the offer of the English cupitalists, through Cromwell Gib- Long, to purchase the Everglades for «ight million dollars. PRESIOENT TAFT REAGHES JAKPOLIGEMEN T0 THIS EVENINGIWEAR DRESGES WILL SPEAK AT THE MORROCO TEMPLE DURING THIRTY MIN- AND PURSE SNATCHERS UTES OF HIS STAY. DURING HOLIDAYS. : I\(lly |Amoclated Press.) (By Associated Press.) Jacksonville, Dec. 20.— ¢ e, ec. President Atlanta, Dec. 20.—As decoys for oft will be made an *‘Alligator” to- night by Morocco Temple of the Mys- tie Shriners, when he stops here en ronte to Key West. Thy degree is one of mystery, but it is stated the prerident will not be cempelled to en- ter the interior of the Giant Saurian kent in the Temple. Mr. Taft will be escorted to the Morocco Temple, when he will make an address for thirty minutes, after which he will shake hands with the crowd. washers and purse snatchers, a spe cial squad of Lalf a dozen p'oli(-enu-x Las been —— dress and mingle in the crowds. piatoon” scrvice tomorrow. BLACK HAND LEADER KILLED New York, Dec. Prince, said by the police to be 2 no NO MORE ITALIAN NOBILITY 20, -Amelic FOR TIIS TEXAS GIRL. torious Black Hand leader, was sho! Ft. Worth, Texas, Dec. 20.—Olga 111 Moschino, but recently wife of \ .itoria Moschino, an Italian noble- an and member of Parliament, «¢bled her mother, Mrs. M. N. Swain, here today that she had been re- after a week spent in a Ro- c.an prison, that ghe had obtained a divorce and had been granted ali- rony of $50,000. The message ad- vises that Moschino had found no- teriety distasteful and costly and vas willing to make peace at almost ary terms. The Italian nobleman had his wife arrcsted for alleged clander shortly after they had sep- erated. He is a millionaire. The couple had been married two years. ‘‘he former wife says she will retura to Texas and assume her maiden name of Davis. o {(PPER 'ELEGTED BANK PRESIDET Genial and Successful Postmaster Will Direct Affairs of American State Bank. story told the police by employees o leased, who escaped. The police say tha Prince has four times been unde guspicion of having done murder, by whom they expected to Frince to the electric when the grand jury was ready U chair, dered. BLAIR NOT GUILIY G. Blair, Charged With Killing R. R. Man. (By Associated Press.) 51 ATLANTA WILL TRY TO CAPTURE MASHERS detailed to don women's holiday The “paint and powder puft is expected to begin its new and killed early today in a bakery in upper New York. According to the the shop, he had just demanded $100 of Joseph Gallueei, the owner, when be was shot by Gallueci'e nephew, each case the police found witiesses send but hear the evidence the witnesses were sirangely missing. The police be- l'cve that several of them were mur- OF AGENT 5oDEATH So Declares Jury in the Case of W. BCbt Part of the Best State No. 42. HI TRIBUTE 10 OUR LATE ANBASSADOR MEMORIAL SERVICE OF AMBAS SADOR REID ATTENDED BY CONGREGATION OF 2,500. — (By Associated Press.) London, Dec. 20.—The memorial service for the late Ambassador Reld was celebrated today at Westminste: Abbey. This honor is seldom con- ferred on any but Britons, and is con- sidered a great distinction. There was a congregation of 2,500, com- d largely of Americans residing Prince Arthur, of Con- the king and VIRGXNIAN CHOSEN FOR IM- PORTANT PUBLIC SERVICE. 20 Washington, Dec. —Joseph D Ezgleston, of Richmond, a., State superintendent of public instruction, has been chosen chief of the field service in rural education of the United States Bureau of Education. With his three assistants, country schools throughout the entire coun- try will be visited and efforts made to adapt the studies taught as far as possible to the needs of the commun- ity. The assistants are Harold W. { Foght, of Kirksville, Mo.; John C { Muerman, ldaho, and Arthur C. Monahan, of Massachusetts. ILLNDIS MONWENT ONELED oo Andersonville, Ga., Dee. —In the presence of Gov. Deneen und stull‘ s rany veterans and representatives of | in England. thie government, the 1llinois monu- | naught, represented went was unveiled here today. Ad-|queen. dresses were made by Governor Dec- ncen, and by Capt~J. J. Ryan, at- tached to the do(mrtmom of the gulf, who accepted the shaft an behalf of the government. | LITTLE GIRL FEAB.FULLY BURNED EARLY TKIS MORNING. ) t About 7 oclovk (llht morning, Zel- ma Lohr, the 11-ycar-old daughter of Kl 1) Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lohr, wasfearfully L THI SAME | | uened and is in quite a serious con- ‘ (R a nhllon, although it is not thought Mrs, Vita Marie Casale was plcked 1he little girl had just potten oul wp dying at Plane and William of hed and walked over to the open streets, and was taken to the City fireplace, when her night gown Hospital, where it was found that caught fire, the flames burning ':“ she was suffering from a cerebral sl A "e:hmot A hemorrhage, A search of the woman's er, who was In the 'room. re‘vll ) clothing revealed $135 in cash, towel over the child’s head, which promissory notes totaling $900 and saved her hair and face from b:lnu a bank book showing deposits of injured. Her back was Jburned from $1.900. Then it was learned that her neck to her knees, the flesh com- the old rag picker was worth abont Ing off in several places. A physiclan $6,000. The woman lives at No. 108 was hurriedly called and the wounds Oliver street, in a house she owns dresscd; however, it will take a few A policeman saw her fall and sent days to determine how serlous her for an ambulance. At the hospital condition is. The many friends of a bag which she carried was found the family deeply sympathize with to be partly filled with odds and them In this sad accident, and earn- estly hope that the little girl will ends, such as rag pickers gather, g mprove- while In her apron was a quantity :A‘»:‘v::lho;.ln to show signs of imp ! of bones. HELEN GOULD'S YOUNG MAN Mrs. Casale occuples two rocms on th first floor of her $3,000 house, T00 UTTERLY HAPFY. St. Louis, Mo., Dec. 20.—"1 am 80 renting the rest of the bui'ding. happy this afternoon that [ can WH“’S Gu‘ IHE 5133 hardly keep my feet on the floor,” ) DYING OF WANT, PUT RICH I f L r 0 sald Finley J. Sheppard, late today in his office in the Missouri Pacific Commissioner T. F. Hol- s to have responded to the v At a special meeting of the Board | of Directors of the American Stat Greenshoro, N. C., Dec. 20.-—The jury in the case of William G. Blair, 03, TELLERNOT GUILTY Iuilding. “1 am going to New York 10 take up my residence and to as- sume my duties, but 1 shall ever re- LABOR HEADS CON FER WTH WILSON (By Associated Press.) ‘The Lakeland-Auburndale " but on account of illness nable to be present. He was .resented, however, by Mr. C. of Lakeland, who went up bunk, held last night, J. L. Skipper | was chosen ag president of that in- stitution, vice R. L. Mayes resigned. Mr. Mayes has made a splendid ex- ccutive officer for this young but charged with the murder of George (1. Thompson, former division freight agent of the Southern Railway, re- turned a verdict of not guilty this morning. Blair's plea was self de- (By Assoclated Press.) member St. Louls as the place whera Chicago, Dec. 20—Georgo W. Fitz-| | first met my fiance, Miss Gould. 1 erald, former assorting teller of the | am exceedingly proud of the West United States subtreasury here,jand consider myself a Westerner.” charged with the theft of $183,000. wWith his desk piled up high with pa- ! t purpose. Mr. Brush made 8| qenton, Dec. 20.—Loaded with 0 v‘:\‘"‘“:']“5:‘::"::"0'9:::“:: "“: Jocuments, Samuel Gompers and mr::lng h;umutlonl.bblzt finds tLt SHRESE i In"l'l‘cb:::ry. 1907, was found not|pers and clerks and olllcl:ln ot ;:u e Doss I'vessure of personal busingss so grea gullty ay. road in constant touch with him, Mr. M the American e ) o Ty that he 18 compelled to give up the | cIRISTMAS EXERCISES HELD AT s SAanare tonnd time 1% ASAVAF Quos ¢ between Lakeland and Au- ., and giving some instruc- details in regard to the con- lon of this plece of road, and ding in general. ouding to the toast “My Share 1 ¢ Roads,” County Commission- I Pryant reviewed the work of miscioners in their efforts to <ood roads, and declared that ments of the county were ¥ adjusted, good roads could ired for the county without Federation of Labor, interviewed Fresident-elect Wilson today. They discussed for more than an hour leg- islation relative to the issuance of an injunction in the trials of the indi- rect contempt cases. T ADMINISTRATON'S POLICY TOWARDS MEXICO. (By Associated Press.) Washington, Dec. 20.—While the administration is determined to adopt a stiffer policy toward Mexico in the fresh representation regarding the continuation of the rebellion, the government will avoid undue haste or excitement. This is evidenced by the fact that Ambassador Henry Lano Wilson, who leaves today to return to his post, goes via New York and ocean route. MILLION EGGS T SELL AT 24 GENTS (By Associated Press.) Chicago, Dec. 20.—Local club women came to the cgg merchants \l. F. Hetherington responded toast “Pulling Together in “ounty,” and made some sug- stins as to how effective work for county as a whole could be ac- ®uplished hy the varjous communi- ties and boards of trade joining forces aud working in unity for certain tatters of county-wide importance. TLe sentiment “Your Neighbors of tht East,” was responded to by Mr. ¥ C. Gardner, of Fargo, who gave s)me encouraging and interesting ob- ¥Tvations relative to road construc- l:on'm that part of the county. : Willis B. Powell, secretary-of the Tazipa Board of Trade was the nmext ‘beaker. Mr, Powell thought there Vould be ladies in attendance at the the josition, in justice both to himself and the bank, and his resignation was therefore reluctantly accepte’ The selection of Mr. Skipper to head the affairs of this institution is an earnest of its success and prosper- ity. He is an able financier, weli Gualified to guide the concern con- servatively and safely, and yet witl sufficient progressiveness to forward vion of its business. {te doors in October of this year, and, though the third banking house to be established in Lakeland, it is enjoy- ing a fair share of the splendid pros- perity of the city, and under its able management, with the growth of the ite growth and the legitimate expan- | The American State bank opened | city, will undoubtedly flourish and become an important factor in the community’s financial being. WHY NOT START THEM UP IN FLORIDA, T00! Spokane, Wash., Dec. 20.—Old- fashioned “spelling bees” will be 1wade the most popular amusement of Washington school children through a policy announced in Spo- kane by Mrs. Josephine Corliss Pres- PUBLIC SCHOOL THIS MORNING. The Lakeland schools clesed this sorning for the Christmas holidays, two weeks having been allowed the nildren in which to enjoy the pleas- nieg of the holiday season. In several of the rooms cxercises re held and presents distributed om the trees, which were indeed rasant features of the occasion. The exercises were well rendered >rd teachers and pupils alike thor- (ughly enjoyed the occasion. Several o' the rooms were festively decorat- ed for the occasion, and in the ex- change of gifts and other holiday ieasantries the whole school joinea with great glee. The high school students present- ed each of the three high school teachers, including Professor Jones, with a handsome gift, Carl Kern be- the student designated to make the presentation speeches. In the grammar and primary de- vartments, the teachers received in- vidual gifts from their pupils, each of which were much appreciated we feel sure. ‘The school now numbers about 839 rupils and is accomplishing much TORD MAYOR ENTERTAINS h:“‘“‘f!- and he had written a beau- tful, fowery oration, which he read Then, finding that he had wasted these gorgeous rhetorical flowers on Tete men, he turned to and made a fa'tling good speech, full cf the boos- t€r £pirit, and replete with good sug- Fetion and wise counsel. He con- ‘inced Auburndale that “Tampa is with her.” “The Greater Auburndale” was dis- Cuised by Mr. Elmer E. Cline, presi- " today with a plan to sell a million eggs at 24 cents a dozen. Thirty sta- tions were opened throughout the city today, and eggs will be sold in three, six and nine dozen lots. If the movement is a success, it is said that <ales of butter, meat and vegetables wi'l be arranged. As soon as the women started the sales, grocers offered eggs at 22 centa a dozen, but the women reported great success. eood work. The twenty-two teach- erc are all trained in their profession oend the school is progressing most satisfactorily and with a minimum of friction. Principal Jones and his assistants are doing much to put the standard of education on a high piane and that they are succeeding {3 evidenced by the interest the pr- pils are taking in their work and the renerally satisfactory conditions that obtaln. ton, State school superintendent- elect, who said: “I would like to see the spelling bee adopted all over tie State. I think the children need to loarn to spell—that is one of th? cld-fashioned things we can hardly drop from the school curriculum. In Walla Walla county last winter we tad wonderful success with our epelling bees, and I am confident similar success can be attained by working the plan on a large scale.” tions concerning his career and plans .| for the future, but refused to dis- cvss woman's suffrage. With a (By Associated Press.) troad smile Shepard said there would London, Dec. 20.—Peace plenipo- | he no immediate.changes In the pres- tetiaries of Turkey and the Balkan|ent board of officers of the road, and ollies, were guests of honor at althat in New York he still would be luncheon given by the lord mayor of | assistant to Presicent B. F. Bush. London at the Mansion house today | Contrary to his aeertions that ho is to remain assistant to President STUDIO OPEN TOMORROW AFT- |Bush, rumors weve current in hisa ERNOON AND EVENING. | railroad circles todar :hat George Geaid has promised iim a p'ace as Miss Jennie Willits announces that | getive head of the road in New York, her art studio in the Drane bulldins will be open tomorrow afternoon and COUNTY comsmoms evening, and any one desiring hand- HELD MEETING YESTERDAY. rainted china, calendars or other pretty gifts for Christmas, may se-| Bartow, Dec. 20.—The county cure same by applying at Room 201. | commissioners were in session yester- day, all members being present ex- decide upon the specifications for the main road through the Winter Hav- Wu-ington, Dec. 20. — Cotton |'aven and Florence Villa to the Os- sinned prior to Dec. 13, amovnted to | ceola county line. This road is to be bureau report this morning. Round |inches at the sides and fourteen foet tales included 75,772; sea Island, [ wide from the starting point to Flor- PEACE PLENIPOTENTIARIES cept T. F. Hollbrook. The purpose of the meeting was to consider and PRIOR TO DEC. 2 en road and bridge district, extend- (By Associated Press.) ing from Eagle Lake through Winter 12,421,853 bales, counting round s | built of clay, which will be laid elght Palf bales, according to the census|inches thick in the middle and four %8.804. By States: Alabama, 1,223.-|ence Villa and from there to the 356; Arkansas, 700,874; Florida, 52,- | county line the same thickness in 882; Georgla, 1,666,899; Louisiana, |the middle but six inches at the 264,113; Mississippi, 884,992; North |sides and nine feet wide. The coun- Carolina, 820,249; Oklahoma, 904,- |ty surveyor is working out the pro- 347; South Carolina, 1,127,480; |file and drawing up the specifications Tennessee, 231,341; Texas, 4,375,040. | preparatory to the commissioner’s ad- Other States, 77,800. vertising for bids and the selling of Sea Island: Florida, 19,505; |bonds in accordance with the elee- Ge:r:i&. 34,637; South Carolina, [tion held in thag district last sum- 4,762, )