Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, January 7, 1913, Page 1

THE LAKELAND EVENING TELEGRAM Published in the Best Town in the Best Part of the Best State. SHITH 1S (\TIONED AS BIET TINBER v L’.'!-LSON AND GEORGIA + (UNFERENCE TODAY. fl I l} 334N HOLDING IMPOR- iated Press.) President-elect with Senator Lorrow is regarded as .t tmportant Wi'son i~ has not declared N 1y on seniority rule, v of Smith and oth- (e beliet that he tac- re-organization thiat \ilson also wants the Georzian on possible ) the cabinet. Smith, veland's cabinet, has ed for portfolio in Giniit a ?0RT SOUTHERN METH- l SEND ON YOUR PENNIES. |, 0LS TO DRIVE HIM OUT. 7 Disclosure of the in the “million- 1t Lake Geneva by negro pugilist, has in the settlement, village of Lake Ge- liome o1 the ‘ t that Jack Johnson had « oeiied in making the purchase, a prohibitory agreement 2 owners of property and would he home with his white the residents to lay ousting the pugilist if he An iron-clad agree- rtered into by most of the propriy owners about the shores of that mno property siotld be sold unless the purchaser . weicomed by a majority of ! proved of no avail, ched about the lake Wt cansed qls ak Geneva " OWners e tound an owner not a party Meement, will find out that he can’t sl about this part of the country fer cut out,” said Attorn < Frenel, of Lake Geneva, to- aking for the regentful devs there. “We may im- v of the plans residents of Alabama employ, and v in practice right here it won't deave peaceably.” SULING CALIFORNIA CLERGY | {0R REMARRYING COUPLES. ‘ Jan. 7.-On the will- | ‘|'I 2y to remarry di- his s placed much of the imonial conditions in ieh require remedial teeording to a report ted the California “onon marriage and divorce. is composed of ot all denominations, and | 4 by Bishop Joseph H. John-| Dscopaly, of Pasadena. Tt! Vhanstive investigation oft thd marriage conditions in | San Francisco and Sac- | O tounties, covering a period | cars. and will recommend the | (11 by Miission by ‘W laws regulating divorce. total of 5,517 divorced peo- | tried in the three counties | '® Past six years 1,968 mar- re performed by Methodist Wwho are criticized in the Of the larger denominations %est number of marriages, 44, “rtormed by Episcopal rectors, Hebrew clergymen are next _’ and Roman Catholics arel “d with 188, | se | | NOTHER OF A GREAT ALABAMIAN DIES. Ala., Jan. 7.—Mrs. Gorgas, mother of " . Gorgas, health officer of V”““"a Canal Zone, died here | orning in her eighty-seventh Mrs. Gorgas was for twenty- vars librarian at the Univer- . \labama. She was the widow - "“ral Josiah Gorgas, chief of “f'e¢ in the Confederate army, ‘resident for five vears of the TSIty of Alabama. She was the '“r of John Gayle, governor of “=ma from 1832 to 1836. +100sa, Gayle a | address ol the incoming Legisla- | s Jan. 7.-—~One mil- asked to give one the $i00 fines im- posed upon R. S. Sheridan and C. O. Broxon, publisher and managing edi- tor of a Boise paper, who, in addi- tion to their fines, are serving ten- cay sentences in the county jail. The movement was started by Rep- regentative Dow Dunning, of Owy- hee county, who contributed the f.rst penny, and expressed the hope that there were 1,000,000 men and women in the United States who would follow his example and make penny contributions *‘for the cause uf freedom.” Sheridan and Broxon, together with A. R. Cruzen, were punished by the Idaho Supreme Court for con- tempt in publishing the eriticism of (olonel Roosevelt cigion preventing Progressive ballot. Boise, ldaho, lion persons are cent each to pay of the court’s de- the placing of electors’ names on the COLD. WEATHER PREVAILS OVER WHOLE G[IUNIHY] (By Associated Press.) | Salt Lake City, Jan. 7.--Today is colder than yesterday and no imme- diate relief from water famine, sulting from frozen streams. Schools, Iig business houses and even the gefleral offices of the railroads are closed, it is claimed because lack of water precluded heating the build- ings. The mercury reached 23 be- low zero at 7 this morning, the cold- for years, re- st (By Associated Press.) Dallas, Jan. 7.-—For the first time in several years a large portion of ‘Texas is blanketed with snow today. Pallas had its first snow in four vears, Ay Houston ijce covers the wires and seriously delayed traffic. Temperatures ranged from below z¢ro in the Pan Handle to freezing on the coast. (By Associated Press.) Vancouver, Jan. ~One of the worst snow storms of recent years in this section has been raging since carly Sunday. Trains from the east are delayed and street traffic has 1 cen impeded. WOMEN DEMOGRATS GATHER AT GAPITAL (By Associated Press.) Jan. 7.--Women the country m‘e‘ iirst annual con- | Woman's National l Approximately present. Washington, all parts ot todiy the the League 1ol bere Tor ntion ol I mocratic tve hundred eaker Champ Clark delivered the delegates are areetings. SEEKING TO EVOLVE NEW CURRENCY SYSTEM. (By Associated Press.) \Washington, Seeking to new system plan Jan. 7. a curreney recommended to Congress as a substitute that proposed by the national monetary commission. the sth-committee of the House banking committee today bLegan a of public hearings which probably will continue several weeks. Finan- ¢ia]l experts from all parts of the country will give evidence. ervolve G e for series for No finer pineapples have ever been produced on the Isle of Pines than are now coming to market from our local growers. The size,; the color snd the flavor are perfect.—Orlando [ PlllI}ElS POST AND EXPRESS COMPANIES ABOUT TIE IN SPEED (By Associated Press.) New York, Jan. 7. —Official re- tarns from substations of New York city proper show 142204 packages handled during the first three days of the operation of the parcels post. Newspapers which have been con- ducting experiments, show that the parcels post and express companies about tie on time deliveries. o ——————————————————————————————ee e e e e LAKELAND, FLORIDA, 'TUESDAY. JAN. 7. 1913. LAKELAND CITIZEN NOW FLORIDA'S GOVEAHER | | HON. PARK TRAMMELL. PARK TAMMELL BEGANE GOVERNOR AT NOON TODAY WAS SWORN IN BY CHIEF JUSTICk SHACKELFORD, IN THE PRES- ENCE OF A LARGE CONCOURSE AND ASSUMED THE DUTIES OF THE STATE'S CHIEF EXECUTIVE. | and only | nature of | CAVGHT TRYING TO SHIP BOOZE BY PARCELS POST. Savannah, Ga., Jan. 7.--The acci- dental dropping of a parcels post package in the postoffice disclosed the fact that liquor dealers are try- ing to use the system. About twen- ty-fijve packages, from the same ad- are now being held at the postoftice. One and two quarts of whisky ap- penr to be in each package. They dress, No. 56. GILCHRIST WAS PRESENTED WITH A LOVING GUP are fixed up like jewelry packages, CABINET GWES THE RETIRING disclosed the the contents. The pack- ted in steadily Saturday f l|<-| noon, and the clerks noticed the large number of packages of a sim- ilar size. One was dropped, and im- tiediately the of liquor per- meated the entire office, Postmaster Baker is holding them for the order the addressor, who the amount put on them in parcels post stamps., the accideny sty odor oi loses SENATE BILL 10 GIE FEDERAL AID FOR 6000 AOADG (By Associated Press.) Washington, Jan. 7. A foderal appropriation’ of twenty-five mil- ons to aid States for cood ronds in proposed in a bill introduced to- by Senator Swanson. It is pro- vided that States shall pay one-half the cost of construction, but after the completion of any given road the national authorities are to with- draw trom all supervision, day CUMBEBLAND VALLEY lS GOVERNOR A HANDSOME REMEMBRANCE. Tallahassee, Jan. 7.—An incident not down on the official program took place at the inauguration cere- mories today which was a very pleas- ing one, especially to those who had pare in it. Just before the of preat sovernor delivery the the State to the new the out-going governor, handsome silver loving cup was presented 1o Governor Al- bert W. Gilehrist by his ca The Cup was @ ny one ;md a fitting token of the high esteem in vhich the eabinet members hold the ex-goyernor. Kngraved on the face o' the cup was the following inserip- tion: CPresented W Gilehrist, THOD-19 138, upon the members of his cabinet Crawford, Trammell, attorney liam V. Knott, comptrotier; J. Luning, State treasurer; William M. Holloway, superintendoai publie in- structio W. A, MeRae, commis- sioner of agriculture, In apprecia- tion of delighttul association and of his valuable publie service” seal of by a large and inet most cleg Albert lorida, his retirement, by . Clay state; Park Wil- to Monorahle sovernor ol secretary of THREATENED WITH FLOOD. Also immediately following this “ ' presentation a handsome water set (By Associated Press.) ‘ wvas presented to Hon W. M. |Inllo:_ Nashville, Jan. 7. The lecal|way, retiring State superintendent weather burean thig morning issued 2 flood warning for the Cumberland valley. Heavy rains have fallen dur- ing the past thirty hours, many streams of middle Tennessee are swollen and bridges have been washed away. of public instruction, the donors be- ing the governor and Mi. Holloway's fellow members of the cabinet. This token to Mr. Holloway was to con- vey to him the same appreciation as was expressed in the inscription on the governor's loving cup. o Full Text of His Inaugural Message, Which Is a Masterly State Paper, | FRANK CHANCE OUT OF OIL STEAMER LOST Showing Thorough Grasp of Affairs of All Departments of BASEBALL THIS SEASON. wire CR}XJ- OF FIFTEEN. State G overnment. (By Associated Press.) (By Associnted Press.) - == Chicago, Jan. 7. -An afternoon| Astoria, Ore., Jan. 7.--The oil Tallahassee, Jan, T (Special 19 cry public trust, to manifést my paper prints an interview with | sicamer Rosecrans went ashorve early Telegram) . The inauguration core-' sratitude and heartfelt appreciation I'rank Chance, quoting Chance as | today. It is believed the vessel is a monies went through withott @ for the honor of having been called suying he will not appear in base- [ total loss, with her erew of fifteen, hiteh, Judge. Shackelford, «osen to the chiel mauistracy of the State. ball this season. { Three of the crew were seen cling- Ly allotment as chief justico this I enter upon the dnties of this im ling to the top mast, hut h*'til-l.\l' (T( morning, administered the ot 0of pevtant oftice fully mindful that mi (i heavy sea gale it seemed impossi- cffice. The weather was thre = 4o man who has the rvight concep- MEH'GAN flIPluMAI Ple that they be saved. ing rain, but did not interrup 10 tion of his duty, the ambition to t ——e et ceremonies, A very large otiol g in a public capacity is not for! E‘ES |N L“Nu“N'IRVESIIGATION SUPPOSED ance was present at the exe Sthe purpose of enrviching himeself, the ! COMBINATION IN CHICAGO. The Boy Scouts formed a feat I punighment of enemies or rewarding | | SR the parade. i the public expense hig friends, | (By Associated Press.) | (By Associated Press.) : Mr. Trammell's inaugural #0005 por that he may extend any special London, Jan. T.— Paul Nash, aged| Chicago, Jan. 7. Federal author- was a masterly resume of the 'Sprivilege to any person or class; but United States consnl general to ities have bezun investigative the oi the State, and is worthy o' = Le is moved by the hizher and no-| Fudapest, died snddenly at a hotel new crushed stone combiuation in ful study. It is presented hovooth Ller purpose of rondering the great- | here early today. Although appar- Chicago. Six concerns of this "?‘»" n its entirety: et serviee of which he is cupable to | cutly his death wus due 10 natural | #4054 0 make """“l’i”*”"'_" with - the whole people. So far as hnm,m'wusw an inquest is necessary un- "'”“ll "'_"’i" nullinns., The in- THE INAUGURAL ADDRESS {limitations and my own capacity | der the law relating to sudden bt "" determine whetner : s i [ will permit, 1 now assure von that | deaths, an_effort is being made to control I‘a;h‘l:"la"? l‘p'l:ow (;it_’Z(.Y;S: r‘ 'y official condner during the next _— | brices. n the breath an o s o » the solemn oath :'ll(iv;:‘hla; jns en pep e e .\lunl? % cuided and )| SHE CAUGHT FIVE HUNDRED RIGGEST HOG EVER troverned by this high conception of G administered to me by the <SS { SENTIMENTAL SUCKERS. RAISED IN FLORIDA. mghest judicial officer, [ desir. 10w, I it S = i ey o B s oty e of el | SR S D 0 M| IO M, Sy, s, TS| gn. PRVBENREND. o 144 Tut with all the gincerity an el Aot {ence Gamble, ye old, con-| hog belonging to D. P lolnson, of cxtnions whichi I possess. . to que e people of Florida 'vnnmllv|‘“wd to federal officors here today | this county, which was killed and my time, my best services and = lat- el Ui o LR resilt of Ourl e ghe had corresponded With | dressed here Saturday. is belicved to ever of ability I have, to the .- u:(-(nlll. lll'l“l‘ur.\"alnl the zeneral elec- Imol‘" than 500 bachelors over the |Lreak the record for hoss mised in of Florida: her moral sdvancenent, l‘.lvlvl following: ;nul.l |4ml‘»‘ and lw-‘,_(‘"mry. from some of whom she re-| Florida. The hog dressed 6201 her material growth; the bett nty !"_.4‘.‘1 Illflt wh'.llv-\lvl' feeling may have | j\oq amounts ranzing from $15 to putinds and made 360 pounds of land of her institutions, the happiness oft ST och {n the heat of the campaign | g- gpe withdrew her plea of not | Its head weighed 57 pounds 1t was her citizens, and to the admi ~|,r.“"l the governorship has now ’!""“’Lmll) to an information charging | a2 Poland-China and was raised on inz of all the affairs of government ll‘x“:l‘l:('o g:l(;" “:” and this happy | jop with paving swindled J. L. Pra-{Me. Johnson's farm uoar St Peters- it a manner which will protect o= :‘| S ¥ me with the confident}, . ¢ \ijinzion, Texas, out of $30 burg, having been hred in this coun- mote and foster the interest au J« § 1005 that Florida is now preparine throngh ler matrimonial schemes. ) ty. It was fed muinly on scraps Iy . S . . fare of the people of this great State. | enjoy a mos: beneficial period of From the moment it was v reed by the sovereign will of the pople| 't Which political controversy will ot Fiorids that upon this Il!ne way to the State’s advancement, should succeed to the office ¢rnor, I have heen filled, | you, with the keenest and mosi sit day zov-| assure | v batever nature will be subordinat- |-'N‘ to hearty and healthy promotion | ‘nl the general welfare. cere gratitude for the honor on- ferred upon me, and have 1 -wd' No State is richer in its history. more than anyvthing beneatt: the|il® traditions or in romance than Feavens the token of confidence re-OUrs. Nome has a past more glorious. | corded by my fellow citizens am "or a future fraught with greater rrofoundly thankful for this oppor- | Promise. Surely, there are unerring the | itdications that Florida is now en- ‘h-ring upon a new, brilliant and most fruitful period of industrial de- velopment. It is impossible for the keenest prophetic vision to forecast her progress within the next de- With our State alive in every tunity, at the very threshold o! administration upon which we are ahout to enter, to say that. come what may, 1 shall always stand a debtor to the people of Florida. and ii shall be both my pleasure and my constant purpose, by a proper re-|(ade. gard for my fellowman, by an un-|ficld of endeavor, necessarily the du- (Continued on Page 2.) o 25 R swerving fidelity and loyalty to ev- - in which rivalries and jealousies of | | She was hound over to the federal | 0od feeling and harmony - a period | . ang jury and furnished bonds at |- 1 e1.000, | i FOREGN WANLFICTURERS " GHEEVOENCE BEFORE THE THRIF REVSONCONMITEE (By Associated Press.) Washington, Jan. 7--Manufactur- ing interests from Paris and San Francisco, affected the contem- plated Democratic revision tariff were represented today at the second hearing of thecehmical sched- ule before the house ways and means committee. The witnesses are being held as closely a8 possible to the al- lotted time of fifteen minutes. by R the | from the table |SENT LIVE JACK RABBIT BY PARCELS POST. (hicago, Jan. 7 There is no limit to the variety of the articles being isent here through the parcel post. A man living at Forsherg, D, sent an immense jack rabbit 1o a South | Water street commission firm The | postage on the kage 36 | cents, and it was 1"‘.-‘ rile prohibiting P was despite elivered transportation o live animals. ' The lawlessness of the Christ just passed is said to have hes per cent less than amy previons Christmas. This is another straw pointing to the fact that the world is growing better. —Ocala Banner. g % . * .