Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, February 13, 1913, Page 1

~ PRESENT CROWD- (ONDITION. ¢ Action Last -Night ard Reliev. o Situation. ¢ Council last might took hooking to the erection of & g addition to the present pub- puilding to relieve the t crowded C ndition, & large r of pupils hay ing recently arned away for lack of room. putes of the meeting Cit; bhool ssin of the City ¢ night with all mem- pillans present. Feb. 5 were read and bat M1 utes Of ed. Bl committee of Mesgsrs. Mendenhall and - council pointed to investigate peti- bt the two bands. ild ermit was granted to Tillis. Clark was authorized are lien book and notification lichts and water was granted nantanqua Association for but balance of petition {erred for modification. engineer was instructed to the lines of South Towa avenue of Cedar street. pthiy reports of all officers and md water collector for Jan- ere read and were, respective- flered received filed. following resolution was in- ed and unanimously adopted: ble and inadequate and should immediately relieved; and, pas the trustees of the school to float school district bonds as as State legislation authorizes and to refund the eity for the s herein incurred by the city 0 built other mecessary school ings, now, therefore be it »!w\d by the Couneil of Lake- tion 1. That the finance com- ¢ be and is hereby authorized mpowered to borrow fifteen ind dollars, giving a mortgage € city school property as secur- ion 2 . etc., necessary to aceommo- the school children of Lakeland. © sanitary committee was an- 4 to purchase to best advan- 4 Pair of mules, ent bills were ordered paid. fotion Council adjourned. MORRIS @. MUNN, President. SWATTS, City Clerk. H L HEN WITH TEETH HAS ARRIVED: ar, Col., Fen. 13.—A. A. Lar- ‘¥ treasurer of Agullar, as says Just completed an experiment lares that he has developed 't White Leghorn chickens ir to revolutionize the E )‘ v of the nation. Larson oy 'as developed a straim of f With teeth and the saving ¥ raisers the world over is Ut to one who has had to pur- " a4 new B feed grinder every maintains - that his their laying period as- k. ag‘ 'd wax' tat upon whole readily as the toothless ! the ecarefully ground Iring By Asgociated Press. ) h Mass., Feb. 13.—Mrs. Rt e prominent soclety on g1 “0d her brother-in-law, ! Hobart, were shot to death o Obart bome early today. The vere found. by ‘Mre. Hobart's Yang when e Y atter the returned . Fome PART OF LAKELAND EXHIBIT T0 BE TAKEN TO ORLANDO. The poultry exhibit for the Or- ange County fair is expected to sur- pass anything yet seen in this sec- tion, as nét only the local fanciers, but thos¢ from other parts of the State will make a fine display of birds. Lakeland has a big poultry show on this week, and a large number of exiiibitors are taking part. Although tlis is the association’s first exhibit, it is said to be a success, both in quality of birds and . number of €Cops. Secretary Wm. R. O’Neal,. of the Fair association, went down to Lakeland this morning where he will meet with the exhibitors, and interest them in bringing their birds to the county fair, at the close of the exhibit there this week, It is moré than likely that most of the exhibitors will be here, especially with their premium birds. Mr. 0'Neal made a similar visit to' Jack- ssonville, and returned yesterday. He states that much interest is be- i1g taken in the fair, and that its -guccess is assured in every depart- 2. That the school trus-|!. D. Bassett, Mayor Eaton, minis- be instructed to<get up plans | ters of the city and others. ecifications for bulldings, ad-| Everybody is happy that the day \ hereas, the conditioms mow ex-{audiences of the season to witness at the public school are de- \h grand opening of this long an- ment.—Orlando Reporter-Star. CAATAUQUA. - OPENS TONIGHT YEAR'S BIG EVENT IS NOW AT HAND. Large Array of Talent Here and Ev- erything Ready for ; Asgembly. g The Chautauqua opens tonight promptly at 8 o’clock, and, altaough outside *“the world may be dark and dreary,” inside the handsome Chau- taugqua auditorium everything will be bright and happy, and there will be gathered there one of the largest ticipated event. Tonight admission will be abso- lutely free to everybody, although it will cost the management $250 to put on the program. There will be a grand overture by Rogers' Goshen band, and who is it that will not give this superior musical aggrega- tion a glad welcome to Lakeland? They are splendid musicians and have made many friends here on former visits who will be glad tq see them back on the platform. Other musical and literary talent of the Chautauqug will be intro- duced, and there will be addresses by Superintendent Adams, President of the Chautauqua in a tent is passed and that they will have the privilege of . assembling in the handsome Chautauqua auditoriunm. This building was first suggested by Su- perintendent Adams. and it was he who was instrumental in getting the movement started, which has re- sulted in this handsome edifice. To- night Chautanquans will appreciate probably more than ever before this fine auditorium, as the weather has been so disagreeable, but nothing can_dampen the ardor of Lakeland people and they'll ‘all bé there ™ night when the curlain goes up. W. VA. SENATOR ARRESTED TODAY, (By Associated Press.) Charleston, W. Va., Feb. 13.—Col. William Edwards, candidate for United States senator, was arrested today charged with bribing a dele- gate, John M. Smith. The warrant was issued at the instance of Dele- gate Rhodes, one of the quintette ar- rested Tuesday. Edwards furnished bond. TURKS LOSE ANOTHER THOUSAND (By Associated Press.) Sofia, Feb. 13 —Two attempted gorties by the Turkish garrison at Adrianople Monday and Tuesday repulsed by the ' Bulgarians. . LAKELAKD, n.oxmA.' MERIGANS ARER DRIVEN FROM:o HOMESBY TRODPS| REFYGEES FLY FOR THEIR| LIVES TO AMERICAN EMBASSY. Two American Women Were Killed Yesterday; Situation is Critical. (By Associated Press.) Washington, Feb. 13.—Ambassa- dor Wilson’s over-night dlspatch“' were laid before the president, on his return from Philadelphia. It contained principally an account ot the most disquieting featufe of the' fighting at Mexico City, which was?. the killing of two American women yesterday. cials look with apprehension on t killings. Ambassador Wilson wa ordered last night to warn all Amers icans out of the danger zone. i Ambagsador Wilson’s dispatches| today report that many houses cocu- 2 pied by Americaiis have been seizeif | ™ by the government troops, and occupants driven to the stre where -they were exposed to the of both sides. The refugees madef, their way to the American embmy. which is now open to all refugees. (By Associated Press.) Washington , Feb. against Americans broke out at Aca- pulco, Mexico, yesterday when an as- sault was made on two officers of the cruiger Denver before the cruisers departed for Acajutla, Honduras. The officers were passing through the streets. GASES DISPOSED OF “IN COUNTY GOURT Wheels of Justice Have Been Grind- ing This Week at - Bartow, Bartow, Feb, 13.—Dfinns the present term of the county court the following criminal cases haye been disposed of: The following defendants were tried and found guilty: Fannie Dav- ie. assault and battery; J. H. John- son, petit larceny; John Isom, liquor dealer; Irene Frazier, liquor dealer; Robert Miller, carrying concealed weapons; Joe Harris, Iiquor dealer; Charlie Mackie and uck Anderson, petit larceny. The following cases were tried and found not quilty: B. C. Miller, em- bezzlement; Rosana Lewis, -liquor dealer; E. J, Sellers, liquor dealer; Emma Holder and Gus Holder, liquor dealers; Loule Peck, liquor dealer; Annie Valentine, liquor dealer. The following cases were nolle prossed on payment of costs: Ed Wheeler, liquor dealer; Leona Wil- liams, liquor dealer; Lewis Jackson, petit larceny. The following cases were nolle progsed: Sandy Murrell, petit lar- ceny; Arthur Whitflald, assanlt and battery; John Luter, assault and battery; Isaiah Dnll. petit larceny. The following defendants entered pleas of guilty: John Morse, tres- pass; Robert . Johmson, vagrancy; Charles Anderson, vagrancy; Henry Willlams, liquor dealer; Peter Bar- bas, desertion of wife; Willlam Youngblood, liquor dealer; Willie Lang, vagrancy; Gus “Washington, carrying pistol without license; Lil- lie Miller, vagrancy; Samuel T Fletcher, assault and battery. Two civil cases have been dis- posed of, that of W. J, J. Whidden vs. 8. P. James in which there was a mistrial and that of L. Z. Tate vs. FHarry Conner in which there was a verdict for the defendant. Every criminal case on the docket except one or two old ones have been disposed of, and after the trial of a few other civil cases court will ad- journ until the May term, The real éstate men of Oeala met The- administration offi=} 13.—Feeling | & D FIGHTING TILL GONTINUES MEXICO CITY HAS Monmzr.n FORCES OUTSIDE THE CITY. ugh Battle Rages the Federal froops Are Sanguine They Will Soon End War. (By' Associated Press.) ico - City, Feb, 13.—Heavy ing began early today by the s and federals, and the move- of troops was observed on botn’ about 6 o’clock this morning. ‘government forces werestrongly Al 3 4 '| reinforced during the night and the ral commander ' declared this ing that he had seven thousand against three thousand rebels. heavy guns were brought up by rals, prepared for aotion. The ral commander declared he d win the battle decieively in a e Government Troopl Shot to Pieces. ‘When the federal battery opened attack, the rebels offered grim stance. Heayy firing could be ‘heard in different parts of the city. ‘| Straggling federals who arrived at the American embassy at noon de- red that a detachment of govern-| t troops were shot to pieces own the western edge of the city early this morning, indicating that Diaz has mobilized his forces outside his ubes in the central distriet. “rwo non-combatants ‘were~ killed in front of the American club todny by burlflngahelll TAFTAGONSIDERS IMMIGRATION BILL | He Fails 1'0 Tnke Action, Bill WiV Soon Become & Law. (By Associated Press.) Washington, Feb. 13.—Taft gave a final hearing today to the,new im- migration bill against literacy test of which there have been numerous protests from various sourees. Ob- jections have also been registered by fcreign nations against the provision vhich ‘authorizes the placing ot American inspectors, matrons, ana public health officials aboard for- cign ships. 'If Taft falls to decide whether to sign the bill or retury it t) Congress with his veto. by tomor- row, the bill becomes law without his ununre. et oupon: - oens e FORMER TAMPA PREACHER . SUES FOR DNOIOI. Juk’lon‘vulel Peb 13.~~The Rev. R L. Kirkland, a revivalist, who is well-known throughout the country, has instituted a suit for divorce from Addie Kirkland, in the Circuit Court. In his complaint he alleges that ‘his wife has made his life a migery to him, by accusing himi of wrongdoing with other women; that on one occasion he became suddenly ill after eating a meal, and beljeves, although he has no definite proof, | that his wifa tried 3 1ofeon him, He alleges that hs “ecame addiet- “d to the use of a narcH's> drug be- cauge of ‘her constant nagging, and wa eured with difie (l:y. Kirkland, who was formerly pas- :m;ot & Congregational church at anipa, also charges that because of the accusations a his wife he was compelled to give up Lis charge ana engage In evangelistic work, and that since then she has followed him about the country and sought to mgghh réputation, and hold him up t9 gontempt and ridicule. is the ' preacher who . created such a stir in the Congre-- gational ehurch at Tampa, a band of women attacking bim in the pulpit on one occasion. Band in m. ‘tu leave but could mnot nual State Suloon League of - Florida wfll held in Jacksonville, 2%, in the Snyder Memorm M. B, church, ecorner laura and Monroe streets, beginning at 10 a. m. Ses- sions' will be held in the afternoon and evening also. Prominent < temperance workers from all parts of the State will be present, and deliver twenty-minute addresses. A resume of the State work. will be given by the State su- perintendent, Rev. C. W. Crooke. Prof. ‘Alvin M. Thatcher, the finest temperance soloist in the United Sta;es', will sing several ‘of his tem- perance Songs. Friends of temperance all over Florida are urged to attend this con- vention, The program will repay the oftort and cost of attendance. The convention is‘held especially in the interest of the work the Anti-Saloon League is now doing in wet and dry ccunty fights, law enforcement, and several much needed measures Which must be passed at the next session of the Legislature. Remember the date and the place snd arrange to attend. ANERICANS FORGED 10 STAY N MEXIGO CAN'T I.EAVI .mm .BANKS ARE CLOSED. Offer Checks for Tickets but Rail mmum (By Associgted Press.) Laredo, Texas, Feb. 13.—Passen- gers from Mexico City on last night’s train reported that when they left the capital banks had been’ closed since Saturday. A large number of Americans were at the station ready get any money, checks in payment for tick- ete being refused. ; SIDNEY 1. WAILES 18 DEFEND- — " Bacon & Haywood, Guyton, a suit, brought by I as administrator ¢ Wailes to recover d 000. The suit is leged breach of eonm Affidavit in garnish: filed against . the Barn fendant, which ;n sup| demlpd ‘there., The uMuu ¢ ment of not less than m.‘ooo is ¢ pected to be recovered. At the gessfon ture Sidney I $25,000 in against the State, ages due him as co lecting over §1,000,000 fro ed States government government, These werp claims and Mr. Wailes had been wag- ing a fight-for many years to recov- er the amount due him. BIRMINGHAN HAS ANOTHER BIG FIRE} (By Assoclated Press.) Birmingham, Ala., Feb, 13.-+The plant of the Southern foundry destroyed by fire this morning. loss is estimated at $90,000, fire is supposed to have originated from defective wiring. 30000 FRENEN MAY STRIKE TOMGRROW (By Auoeln..‘ New York, Feb, 13 _fln\* & mid.’ dle ground of agreement is reached by today or tomorrow by eastern raflroads and thels thirty-four thou- sand firemen, it is considered likely that a -mh wln bo called Friday dian war | ° No. 88. AWARDED HE POULTRY E"‘X[ [BITI0N THOSE WHO WON THESE HAND- SOKE morms List Includes Some o! flle melt Birds in the United . - States. Interest in the Poultry show con- tinues, and the attendance yester-~ day was quite satisfactory, though the inclement weather today ha3 militated against it. Everybody wilo has visited tne snow aeclares that it ig the biggest and best exhibit of poultry ever held in Florida. The value of the exhibits is estimated at $100,000. Following is a list of special prem- iums, cups and medals, so far as they have been awarded: Blue Orpington Ducks—Roselawn. . ; Farm, Lakeland: First, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth cock; first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh cockerel; nm hen; lnt. second puilet; first Den. Buff Orpington Ducks—Roselawn Farm: First cock, first hen; first cockerel; first pullet; first pen. Cup Bpechll. Loving Cup—Best display, Rose- "|lawn. Farm, Lakeland, Fia. Loving Cup—Largest = display, Roselawn Farm, Lakeland. SpeulnL—But bird in show, white cockerel in first White Rock pen; W, J. Brinkley, Iuka, Miss. - ' Loving Cup—Best pen in show, W. J. Brinkley, Tuka, Mlu. first White Rock pen. Loving Cup—Best cock in Ihov- Wm, Cook & Son, Seotch Plain, N. J., e first Black Orpington cock. Loving = Cup—Best cockerel in ' show; W. J. Brinkley, Iuka, Miss.; . cockerel in first White Rock pen. Loving Cup—Best, hen in show; Wm, Watson, Manatee, Fla., on 8. 8. chbnrl hen. Lofi: Cup—Best mnlet in show; Ga., White Leghorn pullett. ’!fl!’h ' Cup—Best display Wyan- | dottes in show; Guy W. ‘l‘oph Lake- " | lend. - Oup—-nut dlnlu Barred leuuth Rocks in show; Roselawn Fe Bilvet Cup—Best display White Rocks in show; W. J. Brinkley, Silver Cup—Best display Brown Leghorns; Sam T. Smith, Jackson- ville. Silver Cup—Best display Ban- fi-a ia show; Mike Cowart, Wau- Vehulz.m Silver Cup—Best display Anconas. Margaret Yards, Jacksonville. Silver Cup—Best display R. C. R. T Red; LeRoy Gardiner, Juhon- ville. Silver Cup—Best display OOHII" tons; Wm. Cook & Bou. Plains, N, I, .Silver ~ Cup—Best d Reds; Lakemont Poultry Winter Park, Fia. i Silver! Cup—Best m"hy Leg horns, Mrs. Florence Forbes, New Decatur, Ala, % Silver Cup-—Best display Indian- aumm 'ducks, G. C. Vowell, Fort R L inc., (hp—~8ent display Orping- in show; Roselawn Farm,’ l - Silver Cup—Offered by’ “Poultry Culure” for best parti-colored bird. A, Rhoades, Jr., Lakeland. Silver Cup—Offered for bestshaped bird in show; Wm. Cook & Son, first BNck Orpington hen. Qook Cup—For best Orpington in sho¥, won by Roselawn Farm, on Buft\Orpington duck. 's Food Co. Cup—For largest t display Plymouth Rock, ety; Roselawn Farm, Lake~ and U any land. Medals.