Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, January 2, 1913, Page 1

JUE LAKELAND EVENING TELEG f no Em I RTCOUATS SUMBER 01-' SUITS ARE ' JEADY FOR COURTS " (ONSIDERATION. ity 4 __The following 1an. -2 1o been docketed in the u‘-n»{‘.;\ county during the b of Decotber: County Court Docket. o ve RJ. Williams; RTOW il vs. city of Bar- 200 o, vs. H. B, Horric y: damages, $100. & Co. vs. W, P gamuoes, $79 wocker Co. vs. 8. l)nnlel.; $r00 \at'onal Bank vs. Robt. s $250. y;.,«‘ . Works vs. C. W. "D : A Garrard vs L. .. Taylor; Distilling Co. V8 Ir.: damages, $100. 0il Co. vs. R, G damazes, $25, vs. William J. Bry- Tea and Coffee vs. o damages, $125. r vs. Waring & Ed- 100, E T Burrows Co, vs. L. Z. Tate; mages, $200 West Pablishing Co. wards; damages, $3. Bros s J. Kilpatrick; dam- vs. John 8. Tudes vs. Joseph Levay; Circuit Court. u A Kilpatreick vs, T, W, Al- s, $2,000. W. R. Groover; ‘Bro. vs. J. M. L300, on, by Ils & his next \nzell, vs 0. M, Eaton, Frar - Hetherington, et |, I wirdson; ejectment i H 3 v< kngene Holtsing- ] danages, $30.000, ¢ Florence Villa $130,000. Il vs. Florence E. Hases, £30,000, . Swann & Holtsing- < 20,000, vs. 1. R. Franklin; re- miages, In- g Bovd et al, vs. Crosby- l:‘_h"‘ & 10 eiectment; two cases. | *0 AL Periv ve. Crosby-Hoth- | vk Jectment, Chancery Cases. moel vs, Carter Mfg. Co.; lear title . W. Deen, et el vs. Consolidated o clear title, bel vs, R. B. Huffaker, ! Franklin Trust Co.; “tion, Published in the Best Town in the Best Part of the Best Sme NEGRO MAKES CONFESSION OF MURDERING DR. SPENCER. Gainesville, Fla.,, Jan. 2.—Tom Smith, the negro who made confes- sion one Week since, that he decoyed Dr. H. C. Spencer from home here on the night of Feb. 26, and that A. . Hampton, wouodsman, at Gainey's still, fired the shot that killed the doctor, this thorning made a com- Tlete confession. Smith exonerates Hampton and all others implicated by him. Smith says the continued illness of his wife and inability to mecet his bills prompted the murder, with robbery !ns the sole motive. He got $5 in |n'oney. gold watch and knife off vic- tim's body. SUFFRAGIST PARADE ON WARGH 380, Will Nlustrate Advancement Made by Women at Home and Abroad, | (By Associated Press.) | Washington, Jan. 2.—Plans have been completed for a suffragist pa- rade, March 3, over the route of the iraugural procession that escorts Fresident Wilson the following day. The parade will include a pageant which will illustrate the advance- ment of women at home and abroad. There will be a costume section, in ‘whlch the women will appear in cress characteristic of their various callings. FRIGHTENED TO DEATH. Richmond, Ind.,, Jan. 2.—Miss Olive Shelly, 23 years old, died sud- denly this afternoon from heart trouble, brought on by fright. In- tcnding to use a lotion of cold cream for chapped hands, she accidentally teok from a pantry a bottle of car- bolic acid and poured a considerable quantity on her hands. Frightened at what she had done and suffering { from the burns, she fainted and died within a few minutes, BAGON ASKED FOR REGOGNITION OF GHINA (By Associated Press.) Washington, Jan. 2.— The imme- i diate recognition of the Republic of China by the United States was usked for in a resolution today by Senator Bacon., member of the for- eign affairs committee. SHE COULDN'T WAIT FOR HER CONVICT LOVER. Richmond, Va., Jan. 2. Twenty- Maude Iroler, the fiancee of Wesley Edwards, to wait for him to serve bis sentence for participation in the Hillsville court room tragedy, for on ‘Thursday night, so a report from Dobson, N. (., says, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Marsh, of | White Plains, N. ., the marriage being solemnized at th. home of John F. Nance. Miss Iroler came into prominence when detectives followed her from Carroll county to ' I'eg Moines, lowa, whither she went to join Edwards, who was then a fu- seven years wus too long for Miss | fen 0, 1y A ters vs. Agnes Waters; | Sitive from justice. The girl un- " ’ | wittingly led the detectives to where " K Puten ve, John L. Boetler; | Sidna Allen and Edwards both were, ‘move cloud from title. { and they were arrested, later plead- Co. vs. Isaac H. Wil-| ' remove cloud "om‘lnv thirty-five and twenty-seven ' vears In gentences.. “1e Mogre vs. Curtis Moore; di- W \“ Clark vs. J. N. Johnson; e ancel tax deed. f‘n (. Hudson vs. Archie B. w»n for alimony. 1 Hardaker vs, J. €. Wilbur, ! e Mx ]m foreclose mortgage. Mock, et al. ve. Fidel- TSt (g« ¢ bill to quiet title. _T’. Clark vs. John W. '. o reform deed. g oo . & Miller vs. R. B. Smith: 100va clond from title. 4 F Odlin vs. Stephen A. Il for partition. \* B 21 business meeting of T church and Sunday *hy, iy ': the election of officers, W o "l" next Sunday morning at e Every member of the ¥ requested to be present. 300 CHINEESE KILLED | (By Associated Press.) Chengtu, China, by Tibetans near Hsiang Cheng, on | the borders of Tibet, during an at- | tack last night. | Tt is almost certain now that Tar- pon Springs is to have a new $50,- 700 hotel. Several sites have been suggested for the handsome strue- tere. It is probable, however, that a centrally located site will be select- ed, as the hotel will be built for commercial as well as for tourist trade. 7 The appointments of clerk, | BY "HHMS (By Associated Press.) Leavenworth, Kan., Jan. 2.— Jan. 2.—Three | the hundred Chinese soldiers were killed | entered upon their routine as fed-| LAKELAND, FLORIDA. POLICE OFFICERSB APPOINTED BY) GITY GOUNGIE JUDGE COX, CHIEF TILLIS AND OFFICER ELLIS RETAINED, AND W. T. MILLER ADDED. At the regular meeting of the City Ccuncil last night, the most impor- tunt business transacted was the ap- pointment of the police officials for tiie ensuing year. J. A, Cox wus re-elected as judge. The names of Judge . Thompson and Mr. L. M. Tyre were presented, but a majority of the Council evidently thought that the excellent manner in which Judge Cox had discharged his official du- ties entitled him to reappointment. Mr. W. H. Tillis was reanpointed #.. chief of poiice. In the difficult pesition he has to fill it is impossi- Lle to please everyone, but it is pret- tv generally admitted that Mr. Til- iis has made an exceptionally good officer, and there is general satisfac- tion over his being contipued in of- fice, Mr, Ellis, who has made a fine rec- ord as night policeman, was also re- 2opointed, and Mr. W. T. Miller was added to the force, The addition of an oxtra policeman has heen neces- sary for some time, and this will render the work of the department nore effective. uen. ;uliu treas- urer and light and water collector | were not made last night owing to the fact that there is some readjust- ment of the work of these officers be- ing considered. The standing committees for thel yoar were announced, and these will be |ml»lishml later. FLLED WEE D COMMITIED SUIGIDE Retired Wall Street Broker Ends ' Domestic Infelicity by Double Tragedy. (By Associated Press.) New York, Jan. 2.—-Henry ( Faiey, @ retired Wall street broker, si.ot and Killed his wife today the took his own lite at his country home, Great Heath bay, Long Island The tragedy followed a reconcilii tion of some six weeks between the wouple. When the Servants wer aroused by the shots they found th woman's body dead in the doorway indicating her futile effort to escap Ldey died before the doctors conl reach the house, PENSACALA VOTES FOR COMMISSION GOVERNMENT. fi-nsacolu, Jan, 2.—The compl tien of the count in the election Monday shews that Pensacola took ite place in the forefront of the pro gressive cities of the South by vot- ing for bonds in the sum of $400,000 for the construction of municipal ¢ccks and a belt line railroad and b :olng on record in the same election for the commisston form of govern- ing guilty to indictments and Yeceiv-1! .4t by a vote of three to two UMON" OFFICIALS FIST NGHT N JuL With the taking of their bertillon meas- urements, and assignment to work, convicted labor leaders today | eral prisoners. Except for Herbert Hockin, former secretary of the Iron | Workers’ union, who has been la-| beled as a betrayer of his fellow men, the men last night bunked two in a cell on double decked beds. The Orlando Sentinel says never in the history of Orlando has fhée ...—-s— :rwlflm mw 2 1913 ...... D5 TEXAS WILL NEVER | EHH_ME ACCEPT THIS GIFT. Boonville, Ind., Jan. 2.—Word has been recelved in Boonville that George V. Brackenridge, formerly o' this place, but. now a uenlth) hanker, land owner and |l ropln of San Antonio, TPXIII. hn donated to the State of Texas a tract of 250 acres of land, on whk'h m build a new State university. NAY JOIN GAR MENT STRIKERS IN CALLING THEM OUT GARMENT WORKERS HOPE TO REACH RETAIL TRADE (By Associated Press.) |d¢r that the State may accept the | ‘n'fer it is necessary that it must sell the present State university . and ; change its location. The old tract (also was donated to the State by New York, Jan. 2.—Garment workers, 90,000 of whom are on a ' strike, expect to add to their ranks 7,000 bushelmen employed in local | department stores. It is declared that the bushelmen will be called out in an effort to reach the retail trade, thus bringing the entire gar- ment making industry within the scope of the situation. The commit- ‘tee ‘met today at the strikers' head- | gaarters o discuss the terms of | asreement with certain manufactur- | ers who have shown an inclination ' te: yield to the demands. FIRST DAY'S EXPERIENCE | WITH PARCELS POST. Washington, Jan. 2. Reports to’ Neadquarters from postoffices large and small throughout the country Andicated that the newest of govern- fment services was ushered into its ugefulness with a heavy day, and that th. facilities provided for han- Ming the new business wonld he taxed to capacity as the publie knowledze of it hecame more gen- 1 eral. From all points eame reports n( “freak” shipments in the new {108t They consisted of everything from pitchforks and prunes to pav- ing blocks and poultry. Under the regulations nearly every class of merchandige is ‘matlable by pareel | rost ANl mail matter formerly fourth elass now goes in the new \M\l((‘ lAHGE'EH[IWfl“. HEAR ~ BALEY'S SWAN SONG Dealt with the Principle of the Initiative and the Referendum. Associated Press.) Jan. 2. The galleries of (Dy Washingzton, wids filled the anticipation of the of was nhot v:nu«r‘; the ate in hear- | of the The red in advance, of the ferendum, in line with his resolu- swan song Senator | pre- It dealt with the | and the iley. speech neiple initiative on declaring such a system in di- the rinciples on which the republic was | unded. opposition to Republican . DATE FIXED FOR NATIONAL CONFEDERATE REUNION. ('hattanooga, Tenn., Jan. 1. - Gen- cral Bempett H. Young, commander nmckenrldge. REID'S AEMAING REACHED N I THI3 MORNING land is valued at $1,000,000. ln nr- BRITISH c'm MET BYSIX U. 8. WARSHIPS: FUNERAL SATURDAY. (By Associated Press.) New York, Jan. 2.—The British (eaptured WRIT OF ERROR rattorneys of the ghirty-eight { victed labor leaders had withdrawn cruiser Natal, bringing home the Ind) of Whitelaw Reid, reached Nantucket light ship at 9 this morn- Iing. The Natal was met there by an escort of six United States warships sent to convoy the funeral ship to port. PEAGE NEGOTATONS NAY BE BROKEN OFF Map Must Be Satisfactory or Fight- ing Will Be Quickly TAFT WILL ATTEND FUNERAL. Resumed, (By Associated Press.) = Washington, Jan. 2. —President 2 ] p PO London, Jun. 2.- Peace negotia- |'Tatt, accompanied by Secretary tions will be hroken off according to ! Dr. Daneff, chief of the ulgarian celegation today, unless the map which the Turkish delezation is now |0 00 e vreparing, showing the proposed s T NORTHERN IOB ATTEMPTS houndar\ between Turkev and Bul- TO LYNCH NEGRO, carin «honld prove iv accordance with the terms of the allies, Pittsburg, Pa., “If we find at tomorrow’s meeting b. nt on lyne hlng T Aireken fl" " gald Dr. Daneff. through the streets in the \lrlnll) 1 of the courthouse and jail today, and AR R T TR vas balked in its purpose by the "quick action of the police. Bessie |ru.rm. 14 vears old, was alone in her home when the negro entered. He gagged the girl, but she fought him. In her strueggles the gag dropped from her mouth and she | screamed. The negro fled and ran | toward the court house, with a mob ut his heels crying “Lynch him."” More than 100 men were at the | beels of the negro as he fled past the , courthouse. In Fifth avenue he min- WiIll Tackson 18 the ne- gled with a crowd. The pursuing £ i mob laid hands on a negro named «ro and he i< hadly wounded. In his | rhom were found. parscs belleved. to | George Taylor and were handling Jiavn liron Fakan thom dndies or il him roughly when Patrolman Barry Sirant. 4 wnn(l Hasken resened him, The mob fought the police, who rushed Tay- Hor into the jail close Taylor de- "nied he was the man the mob was chasing, and the Horitz girl could not positively identify him. Knox will go to New York to attend the funeral of lho late ambassador Jan. 2.—A mob, a negro who had Love never faileth. Then ¢ yor a5 a church member fail in winnine souls it is because vou fail in love. ALTEGED NFGRQ MIRDERTR PURSE SNATCHFR CAPTURED. Jacksonville, Jan. 2.—It 1s prob-| #Ple that the neero who murdered the colored bell hov in a hotel hor'-' a few nights aro and hac been mak- ing a specfalty of snatching purses from ladies on fthe street, hag heen | hy. GRANTED BY JUDGE After the KEEP YOUR HAND ON YOUR PURSE IN JAX. Pickpockets lifted a wallet tuining $100 in currency, two checks (ter $20 each, a Pullman ticket and Federal Judge Anderson to- & railroad ticket to Pittsburg, Pa., inted awrit of ervor. AHtOr- from the inside pocket of the coat ney Harding announced that Ihr-'m B. B, mnghflm of Alison Park, bert Hocking did not ask for an ap- ! | Pa., at q,h. union station recently. peal in his case, The men escaped following the roh- RS ‘Lr—ry‘ According to the report made SOUTHERN SUFFRAGETTES IN- lm police headqufTters by the victim, VITED TO MEET JAN. 8. | he entered the wash room of the sta- Yion shortly before % o'clock, re- Nashville, Tenn., Jan. 2.--At a, moved his coat and hanging it on neeting of Nashville equal suffrm!.n‘clothes stand, proceeded to wash his Icaders today it was decided to in-|hands. While his back was turned vite workers of the entire South to| some one stole his pockethook. Ding- meet here in conference Jan. 8 and ham was preparing to leave for Pitts- !, immediately following the State ,burg at the time he was robbed. The convention of Tennessee ~uffn~m~ Dingham case is the eighth of a se- Indianapolis, Jan. 2 eon- con- their appeal for a writ of super- sede [ v g . chief, Adjutany General Mickle | Jan. 6 and %. "vies of pocket-picking and nd other officers of the United (on-| The southern conference is the .derate Veterans, at a conference | i'ea of Miss Sarah Barnwell Elliott, purse snatching cases reported to the po- lice in two days. Every effort is le- csterday with local committees se- | State president, and its purpose is to ing made to run to earth members of ccted May- 28, 29 and 30, as the!8ccure unity of purpose and co-opera- the gang of expert pickpockers and lites for the confederate reunion to | tich among southern suffragists. "purse snatchers believed to be op- w» held in Chattanooga in 1913. The| It Was announced today that the erating in Jacksonville. Capt. Roach .iritors were honor guests of the Ichnessee organization had definite- and Acting Chief of Detectives Ca- * humber of Commerce at a luncheon. | 11y decided to attemp: no legislation | hoon are resolved to either drive the OENY REVOLUTION N PHILLIPINES (By Amclatod Press.) Washington, Jan. 2.- Officials of the insular department made an of- fcial denial today of the report that 1'm had discovered a revolutionary rlot in the Philippines, alleged to be hacked by large business interests, which are alarmed a2t the prospects ot the United States relinquishing the island. Army officials, while |bdore the coming Legislature but to | tangsters from the city or send then devote all efforts to an educative ' campaign. lWIlSl]ll CONSIDERS | NATIONAL. AFFAIRS (By Associated Pregg) H Trenton, Jan. 2. For the second. time during the administration of | Covernor Wilson, he closed the big czk door leading to his private of- | fice today. , to the penitentiary. A special de- tail from Roach’s staff.is engaged on the cases. Emboldened by the suc- cesg of their work hero the crooks are now turning their attention to railroad trains and are “trimming” pissengers from the country at ev- ery opportunity.-— Jacksonville Me- tropolis. ONE THOUSAND BRICKS SENT BY PARCELS POST. Gary, Ind., Jan. 2. William Fyffe This was done, it was|Farry, a brick dealer, startled the discrediting the idea of an organized | siid, because he intended to devote | force of the Gary postoffice vesterday plot, say there is considerable agita- tion among the business interests of the islands. railroad traffic in the varolus de- pertments been so heavy. The force in charge there is ¥aid to be work- ing day and night. A fine church edifice is soon to be erected at New Smyrna by members |of the Southern Methodist church. the day to the consideration of ha- tional affairs, rather than to those of State. He spent the forenoon dic- | ;when two big dray wagons drove up te the local postoffice and delivered t:ting letters. The only other oc- | casion when the door was closed was | when Sam Gordon, his messenger, | cut his hair. 000 heavy paving bricks. The bricks, which weighed 6,000 pounds. were wrapped and stamped to go out {on the parcel post delivery. Parry is sending the bricks out as samples oo