Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, March 31, 1913, Page 1

\ JONEY KING F AMERIGA PASSES AWAY | PERPONT MORGAN DIED LAST NIGHT IN ROME. — us Country's Greatest Financier | aud at One Time Controlled Nine mlhon Dollars. 4 nocialed Presa.) Rowe, March 31.—J, Pierpont yorzan died here at 12 «05 last night siter a critical illness of several weeks Ouly by the movement of his right pand did Morgan show that he was quffering internally Otherwise he ‘,,ph ved no sign of vitality except 3 continuous heavy breathing. Heart qonics injected had no effect and for gveral hours before his death he was jn a state of coma, unable to respond 10 questions or recognize those at his pedside. Dr. Allen Starr, consulting physician, who was in attendance, sttributed the financier’s breakdown t) emotion caused by the investiga- tion by the Pujo committee into the oerations of the alleged money trust Controlled Nine Billion Dollgrs. Morzan was born in 1837 at Hart- ford, Conn., and was left a fortune of $10.000,000 by his father. He embarked upon a career as banker at the aze of 21_Of all men of achieve- ment :n the world few men were more widely feared yet more genmer- ally trusted. He was known as the “sphynx of Wall street.” Morgan's control over men and noney was the dominant keynote of uis life and at {ts height his power is sail to have controlled nine. bil- lions of dollars. His prestige was not «nfined to his own country. Kings. emperors and even the pope were wont to call hlm into consultation. Stock Market Bore Up Well. (By Associated riesd.) New York, March 31.—The stock narket bore up well under the news of Morzan's death, opening prices siowing an averaging points less vhich soon recovered on supporting orders Trading showed no evi- fonee of nervousness, THE ILLINOIS CLUB. The 1lilnois Club held a meeting afternoon to discuss sev- tters of business. The treas vis obliged to report a defieit funds, but he also reported utstanding dues should en- r nearly make up the neces- mnt. ~stion of club pins was dis- nd the secretary was in- o investigate as to the cost snitable emblem, ‘« of thanks was tendered to *1 of Trade for the use of % as a meeting place. "ih will hold no more regu- nzs until next winter, al- ' may be called by the pres- mld any matter of special ome up. “mbers who have not re- Published in the Best Town in the Best Part of the Best State. WILLIAM R. WEBB Mr. Webb served about a month as mnton from Tenunessee. TRAN GAEW LLED AT HIGKORY, N. C. Engineer, COMnmr and Firemen Hurled to Their Death When Engine Turned Over. (By Assoc'ated Press.) Hickory, N. C., March 31 —Con- ductor Boyd, Engineer Eagle, and Fireman Hurdle were instantly Killed when the engine and eighteen cars of a southern freight were derailed near here. The engine in which all three were riding, turned turtle, The cause is unknown, BOARD OF TRADE THANKS THE LADIES, Lakeland, Fla., March 29, 1913. To All the Ladies \Who Assisted in the entertainment of the Hard- ware Dealers' Association: At the meeting of the Governors ol the Board of Trade held on Friday evening, March 28, the secretary was instructed to have inserted in the Evening Telegram a communication addressed to all the ladies who as- sisted in the entertainment of lhe| Hardware Dealers’ Association un| Saturday, March 22, expressing the hearty thanks and appreciation of the Board for their splendid efforts in connection with the entertain- ment of the city’s guests on that oc- casion. The secretary, in complying with such request, hopes that every lady who assisted in any way may hac an opportunity in this way of know- ing how the Board feels in this mai- ter. The assistance given was both generous and efficient. Respectfully yours, A. J. HOLWORTHY, Seeretary. | SENATOR FLETCHER RETURNS TO JACKSONVILLE. Washington, March 31 -—Senator Fleteher left Saturday for his home in Jacksonville, where he expects to spend several days transacting busi- ness that needs his attention. The senator has been unable to reach Jacksonville heretofore because of the important matters that have czlled for his consideration. One of the most important of these 1500 TROOPS 5070 CARD O PEGIAL TRAINS ORDERED rmn BY GOVERNOR DUNN TO PATROL LEVEES. mmm. MONDAY, MARCH 31, 1013, JONEV KNG [ 500 TRODPS_|GOMMISSION | ===~ SONENORELIMS FORM OF GOVT RULES AT DAYTON COUNCIL UP IN ARMS OVER AC- TION OF COMMITTEE. Many Cities Show Millions of Dollars’ | Relief Committee, Headed by John Damage But No Loss of Life - Reported. (By Assoclated Press.) Chicago, March 31.-—The l'lood‘ of the Ohio river from its mouth’ to Marietta have caused thousands to leave the lowlands for higher ground and already millions of dollars worth of property has been damaged mear the river, and the water is still ris- ing. Miles of track is washed out, | ond railroads are impaired. H. Patterson, Call for Con. tributions to Aid. (By Associated Press.) Dayton, March 31.—John H. Pat- terson, chairman of the citizens’ re- lief committee, has issued an urgent call for cash contributions for put- ting the city in a condition to pre- vent the outbreak of disease and to rchabilitate thousands who lost their homes and personal effects. Under the present reign of martial CONGRESSMAN PUJO SOMEMORELAWS GOV, TRAMMELL WANTS PASSED FAVORS PUBLISEING COUNTY COKIISSIONERS MINUTES. Also Desires Law Puletl Providing Appropriation for Detection of Election Frauds. Tallasassee, Fla., March 31.— Governor Park Trammell, following up the policy adopted by him of giv- Investigator of the alleged money |ing out in advance of the convening bl Legislature from time to time some of the recommendations which he uwnE"GEB 'HG I"“ propolei to make in his message to e Legislature, today gave out the (ollowlng. ilaw, the city government has been ordered fifteen hundred trobps | modified into a sort of commission rushed on special trains to Cairo #nd ! form and there will be a well defined Shawneetown to patrol the levees|movement to retain the “committee” and assist in the rescue work. Hun- |form until the city has recovered dreds of laborers with supplies have from the flood. leen sent to the threatened distriéts.| Councilmen Klein and Happel vig- Reports from Henderson, Owens- |orously opposed the relief commit- horo, Louisville, Newport, Covington, | tee and accused it of trying to steal Ky., Evansville, Ind., Cincinngti, |lhe city government, and made other Portsmouth, Marietta, 0., Huntlpg- derogatory remarks, ton and Parkersburg, W, V., n:)\\w In the bread line today was Eu- heavy losses of stocks and g0ods | gene Barney, multi-millionaire and along the water front but no loss of [ philanthropist. He obtained three life has been reported. loaves and a small sack of potatoes. WEEKLY HONOR ROLL LAKELAND PUBLIC SCHOOL (Week Ending March 28, HH‘..) Those who have mude 90 per ceyt o above in scholarship and who have been perfect, in deportment, punctuality and attendance are en- titled to have their names put on. the following honor roll: GRADE XII, Governor Dunne, of Illinois, has Maud Adams, GRADE V A, Annie Laurie Waring. Hubert Wright, Norris Upson. Henry Scarr. Arthur Clonts, GRADE V B, Louis Rogers. Leatha l.ogan. Ruby McDonald. Chrisolene Wright. GRADE 1V A, lLee Crews. Claud McLendon. Willie B. Anderson, Tyler Jackson, Ruth Bedenbaugh. GRADE 1V B. C. F. Owens. Bessie Richardson. Denzie Edmiston. Ruth Rice. Evangeline Sammon, GRADE IV C, Carrie Jerkins, Edith Holbrook, Gladys Bailey. Lois Robertson. Joe Wread, GRADE 111 A, Lois Fitts. Mary Boulware. Frank Fuller. Clarence Weaver. GRADE 111 B, Mary Rader. Ruth Swindel, Lorena Starling. None. GRADE XI. Maud Miller. Will Hetherington, Helen Conibear. Esther Heath. Lloyd Hooks. GRADE X. Dan Sweat. Ned Skipper. Forrest Clonts, Tunnoe Bryant. GRADE IX, Lola Crews, Genevieve Duggan, Hattie Tompkins, Leon Jackson, Lurlene Pillans, GRADE VI, James Boulware, Mildred Youngs. Gladys Turner. J. C. McLendon. Walter Pillans, GRADE VII A, Gladys Davis. GRADE VII B. Redella Gain. Addie Bailey. Nannie Funk. Herman Mathias. 5 IINI]EH WATER More Than Fifty B\nldlm Carried Away, But No Loss of Life Reported. (By Auocluted Press.) Lawrenceburg, Ind.,, Practically the whole of this city is under water, and more than fifty buildings have Appropnution for Detection of Election Frauds. “A law should be passed providing an appropriation of a reasonable sum which may be,used by the governor or the Attorney General for the pur- pose of employing detectives and spe- cial agents to detect and have pun- hlhed any violations of the election f the primary election laws. This measure may also provide for the sheriff and other public officers to been reported carried away. The|report to the governor or attorney Knippenzurg carriage factory was|general any suspected violations re- burned last night. Owing to warn- |auiring special investigation. jugs there will be no loss of life. Publish Minutes, Commissioners’ - . St:te Institutions. e “The law does not require the min GOVERNOR WILL USE HIS DIS- |t of the board of commissioners CRETION IN Arrommu JUDGE. | of State institutions to be published. This board handles many important Tallahassee, Fla., March 31.—As|affairs of State during each year, Honorable Rhydon M, Call, judge of [and 1 deem advisable a law to pro- the Fourth Judicial Circuit of Flor- vide for the printing and dis‘riba- ida, has been appointed by President|tion of its minutes bi-ennially. Wilson to be judge of the United Require Common Carriers to Furnish Stats Court for the Southern District Cars for Perishable Products. ot Florida, Judge Call's resignation,| “That the producers of perishable as a State circuit judge, will doubt-|fiuits and farm products may have less soon be tendered to Governor|cars furnished to them by common Park Trammell. carriers for the prompt shipment of In this connection, Governor Tram-|guch perishables, or in the event of mell this morning received the fol-|their failure to promptly furnish lowing telegram from Hon. W. H.|cars, that the producer may be com- Baker, president of the Jacksonville pensated in damages, 1 recommend Rar Association ; the enactment of a law making it the “At the request of many members | quty of common carriers to furnish of the bar, I ask that no actlon on |ty any grower or growers of perish- the appointment of a judge for this|able fruits and vagetables, suitable circuit to succeed Judge Call be tak- | joing and refrigerator cars or other en until a conference of all the mem- | gyitable cars for the trgnsportation bers of the bar of the circuit can be| ¢ gych products when application in held. Such conference cannot be|writing is made therefor, a reason- arranged for earlier. than the 4th of | sphle number (the number to be in- April. A notice of the conference|gerted) of hours in advance of the will be given by letter and through | yme such car or cars are wanted for the press. If this method of arriving | joaging, And providing that in the at the opinion of those most inter-|avont common carriers shall fail to ested meets your approval, [ shall| gy tyrnigh such cars, the shipper appreciate an expression from you to | gha)) be entitled to recover the dam- that effect.” age he has suffered on acount of such In reply, Governor Park Trammelll gajjyre or delay based npon the mar- promptly wired Judge Baker as fol-| kot value of his products. lows: “I would suggest the passage of a - *“‘While I do not request recommen- | jay providing that a foreign public dation from the bar, T will give due|gervice corporation which removes consideration to recommendation It], 4ui¢ to a federal court or institutes made. I, however, reserve my right|a gyit therein which it could not to not appoint person naméd’ should | pve o a federal court or institute T see proper in the exercise of the|,.3 maintain therein if it were a GRADE VI A, Roy Mitchell. Allen Bennett, Frances Holbrook. Marie Leonard. Bruce Grant. GRADE II1*C. Robert Eades. appointive power to name some one else.” SEMINOLES TO ATTEND domestic corporation, shall forfeit its right to do intra-state business with the State. A law of this char- acter would, I think, aid the State in their free copies of the Tele- |h“ been the proposed reorganization taining the account of "-|“: the customs service whereby Flor- may get them at the of-};:y is made into one collection dis- THE CELEBRATION. | regulating public service corpora- tions and very much expedite liti- St. Augustine, March The gation between the State and a for- Albert Murrell. GRADE VI B, D. H. Sloan. Karry Weaver. Louis Swatts, 29 ith & Steitz, in the Deen- ilding, b now has a generous pro- f enthusiastic workers, so future s well assured, and m2y confidently look for-| "hie Tinois Day of 1914. iRAINS CHANGE SCHEDULE TOMORROW. ninz tomorrow morning £1. Tampa to Jacksonville, " Lakeland at 7:25 instead heretofore, and will leave 'rain for Mulberry will leave 7:22 and all passengers o 7 on No. 84 for that place will nsferred here instead of at as formerly. ¥irr PAgs Roll PAGE ACCEPTS AM- DORSHIP, GREAT BRITAIN. % By \noenu Press.) hinzton, March $1.—Walter triet with Jacksovnille as headquar- ters. He has filed a brief with the secretary of the treasury, at the sec- retary’s request, in which he fully outlines his views on this injustice He contends that each port of ent-y should have a collector just as in the past. The importance of Tampa as the twelfth revenue producing port in the country is emphasized in this brief just as it was by Mr. Fletcher in written and oral argument pre- sented by him to the former secre- tary of the treasury and President Taft before the reorganization plan was ever adopted. " SIGHTSEERS PUT 10 - WORK BY MAYOR e (By Associated Press.) (‘olumbus, March 31.—Search for bodies of the flood victims continues. Earl Futch. Blanch Johnson. CHAS. M. JONES, Prineipal. et ———— SUGGEST COMMISSION FORM OF |have it just at this time? GOVERNMENT FOR LAKELAND| Our present city officials are not safficiently paid to warrant them in Editor Telegram: While Lakeland | putting all of their time to the city’s is getting everything else that is|business. They are good business good, and is leading every other city |men, but they cannot afford to de- in the State in the way of develop-|vote all of their time to the business ment, and is worthy of all of thelnf the city, and, neglect their own. good things in her reach, ‘'why not;Under the commission form there get the best thing in her reach— | would not be so many of them to pay, commission government? and those that were paid would put We had just as well have it as not, lnll of their time to the city’s busi- If we could get it to a vote, ] am [ness and get results? sure it would be voted on by an| Under our new charter we can get overwhelming majority. Out of the!this great improvement. Will some- two hundred and five cities in the body start the movement, which United States that are now enjoying would be the greatest benefit ani the commission form, and hmmlble-lng in reach of the people of which will soon join the ranks of | Lakeland? Mary Weaver. Donald Conant. Goebel Taylor. Seminole Indians ill arrive tonight|ojon publie serviee corporation. from the Everglades to participate it | pegere) Government Should Control the Ponce de lLeon celebration next East Coast Canal week. This is the first time the com- | «wppg jnjang canal extendine south- mittee has been able fo zet the In=| wans prom the St. Johns river near dians to come up. Several of the Jacksonville, to Biscayne bav, which chiefs are coming, and they will be | g oo Gwned by a private corporae a decided attraction. Captain Tuck- tion, should, in my opinion, be con- er will accompany the Indlans WP |¢ro1jeq and operated by the United and a delegation will meot them ON | geasag povernment. The law under their arrival and arranve for thelr ) gpien this canal was constructed cemfort only required it to be fifty feet wide and five fect deep If this were done, | the government would undoubtedly BIHH'“E wn Ex ’; increase the carrying capacity of the canal and insure its being kept at flunEs "fl"[ |“uatn a high standard for purposes of nav- J ] igation. This would prove a great boon to the whole East Coast, which Cincinnati, March 31.—The crest |is one of the most r:ipidl,v develop- of flood is expected to pass here to-|ing sections of the State. It is sug- night. Union Carbide works exploded | gested that action by the Legisla- as the result of water coming in con- | ture, either in the form of a memor- tact with carbide. No one was In-|ial to Congress, or otherwise, might the progressive cities, there is not one more worthy of the advantages to be received by commission form of JEREMIAH B. SMITH According custom house records in jured as the plant was deserted. The boat races are now on at Pass- assist in inducing the government to acquire control over amnd improve this canal, and thereby insure re- " Paca aditor of World’s Work, has |Only sizty-seven have been recov- F"mwl the ambassadorship to Great |ered. Sightseers have been put to work by mayor. government than our own city. Will Pensacola, 35 vessels entered and 49 somebody tell us why we should not' cleared that port during February. a-Grille and furnishing amusement | duced rates of freicht and passengee to a large crowd of spectators. (Contiaued omx Page §.) [ gkl i |