Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, April 8, 1913, Page 1

AL LAKELAND E ryE I CHISEN AESIOENT OF £ SENNTE 315, SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE; (AUCUS ONE OF LONGEST IN HISTORY. firet Action of Both Houses Was to Ask for Joe Lee’s Removal. /Py J. Hugh Reese.) il ussee, April 8.—(Special)— o o poriume of roses which o Lovaed cn the desks of the pre- ! «rs, pervading the air, ths {rmal sessions of the House by sute of the Florida Legisla- ¢ i¢ tie year [913 were called b greot at noon today. BJ.i . f Lakeland, was elect- president of the Semate and lon fur « «peaker of the House, in . with the action of the by .ic caucus held last night. 1 <o caucus was one of the { in the history of the State | not adjourn until 3 o’clock iuing. The long session was ;- number of candidates for There were twenty- L.dites tor page but with .w» 0 fill, Applicants for (5 were almost as numer- j iions, wor Nathan P, Bryan was in- {v uddiess the members tonight v'clock on the revision of the 0.y law. Senator Bryan has w0 bill relative to same which presented during the session. i rocentative Tomlin introduced reolution inviting the governor to the Legislature on the re- of the primary law. : Lepiccentative Acosta jumped in o ti.+ limelight by offering a resolu- o in the form of & memorial for e ;» ident to remove Joe Lee, the -0 1o holds the position of col- tr of the port of Jacksonville. 1 r 3fokes offered the same reso- in the senate. It passed usly and was loudly ap- The resolution cited that tod the loyal Democratic t of the people of Florida. "n+ his committee on rules, 1 aid he wanted no se- oo meetines, Lamb, Mac- I'nowles, Bussey and Ad- Te ermmittee, ress LRCTIO o Lallll EXPOSITION VAS A FAILURE. | ciated Press.) il 8, —Failure ovor\-} Arctic expedition ceder Stranz, Most 1ovs are believed to have he commander, 1 on the sledze expedition t, is miecing, Four mem- » rooched Spitzbergen and " the only survivors. LTITATS STRUCK LY MEXICAN BULLETS ice, *eenciated Press.) ! §—There was des- ~ between Ojedas, fed- ‘2 troops near here this I'wo American scldiers on 'r patrol were wounded 'y bullets, I CTAIRYAN WON'T HAVE 80 MUCH POWER. .. (DBr Associated Prees.) ““inzton, April 8.—Democratic 7" held a caucus late today to 177 changes in the rules de- % "1 12 make the Senate more thor- i “Democratie in fact.” The R, "SLT“'ODM to divest the com- chairman of much econtrol I*~iclation, ;"”-‘?'mw OF WHEAT ARD TE CYMPARED WITH LAST YEA? By Associated Press.) it neton, April 8.—The aver- poe it of winter wheat on w1 was 91.6 per cent or normal . t*“*w! with 80.6 last year; 86.3 s ten-year average. The aver- o ndition of rye fa 8.3 per eent ormal, compared with 87.9 last '35 90.1 was the ten-year average. PR e ¢ NING TELEGRAM Published in the Best Town in the Best Part of the Best State. 800,000 ACRES OF LAND WILL BE INUNDATED (By Associated Press.) Memphis, April $.—The flood situ- ation is unchan: vd except for a break of the St. Fraucis levee on the Ar- usas side at Graves Bayou. Th. crevasse is widening and over three hundred thousand acres of timber lend will be inundated. At Memphis the guage is three-tenths of a foot over last year's highest record. The ficoded district is confined to a small area. The Reelfoot levee is still holding. | FATIONAL BANKS CALLED ON FOR STATEMENT. (By Associated Press.) Washington, April 8§.—The comp- troller of the currency issued a call teday for a statement of the condi- tion of all national banks at the close of business on April 4. GRAND MASTER L 0. 0. F. WILL MAKE OFFICIAL VISIT TO THE LOCAL LODGE TONIGHT. All Odd Fellows are .equested to meet at the hall tonight (Tuesday) April 8, at 8:30 o'clock, this being the occasion of the Grand Master's official visit. W. P. PILLANS, N. G. J. Z. REYNOLDS, Sec. ONE KILLED, 16 INJURED IN STREET CAR ACCIDENT. (By Asscciated Press.) Baltimore, April 8.—One was killed and sixteen were injured when 1 street cap jumped the track on the Patapsco bridge and plunged into seven feet of water. The penned in pagsengers fought their way to planks laid from the bridge to the) car rcof. It was a sixteen-year old hey who was drowned. About 250 acres of land ir around Brooksville will be used this geason for the growing of tomatces. THE TELEGHAM WL ™ GOE FULL DETS OFTHE LEBSLATURE Its Special Representative at Talla- hassee Will Keep Readers Well Informed on All Matters. It one wishcs to kecp up with the afiairs of Lakeland, he must take thv folegram; il he wants the news of the nation and the cerdh, he can et from the Telegram; and if he de- L.¢s to kecp up with the doings of ne will find with the instance rida Legislatuie, ram right here e in th cing as gocd a special gervice from {:lluhassece as the best of the biz 10 HHIES. . ‘prangements have been mad2 hereby this paper will bave a spe- jal representative in Tallahassce ring the lezislative geesion, in the crson of Mr. J. Hugh Reese, knewn i wrovchout the State as cne of the hest writers and most thorouzhly posted men in the newspaper profes- Mr. Reege, being on the ground thorouchly familier with the o ropes and the lezislative give The ‘clezram readers ac ita and de- ble news of the nes of the lops, torether with the appronriate and illuminating comment which at 1’1 times characterizes his brillant cwspaper work. In short, The Tela. -ram will cover the Lezislative news +ith the same therouchness that in its other departments has won for i+ a reputation at home and abroad as being the premier mewspaper of its class in the country. n this connection it may be wuid that this newspaper has also ar- ~n=epd for special representation at wachington durinz the present eee- <jon of Congress to supplement the work of its Associated Press eervies, ~ith special reference to Florida matters. It costs money to do these nipms, but its publisher is deter- nined that its readers shall have *he west regardless of cost. e Tel ods the g ion. nd T 1iahas -ame, will frem day to d Yo cnda P (By Associated Press.) Pekin, April 8.—The first Parlin- ment of the world’s youngest repub- ‘te was inaugurated with great re iofeing. o —————— Sixty-eight cars of celery were hipped from Sanford last wook. 5. LAKELAKD, FLORIDA, TUESDAY, APRIL §, 1913, U.5. SENATORS ELECTION OF [BANK BLOWN UP TODAY 1A BY DIRECTVOTE, GEORGIA TONN CONNECTICUT RATIFIED AMEND- | BANDITS MADE SAFE GET-AWAY | salary of pelicemen........ MENT, MAKING THE NECES- SARY THREE-FOURTHS. Measure Now Becomes a Provision of the Constitution; 36 States Hav- ing Approved Change. (By Associated Press.) Washington, April 8.-—The dire:t clection of United States senafors became a provision of the constiti- tion by Ccnnecticut's ratificati>n of the amendment. Thirty-six Siates, the requisite three-fourths, have ap proved the change. «D— THE CONSEQUENCE,” SAY THE ENGLISH SUFFRAGETTES. (By Asscciated Press.) tudley, England, April 8,—Last night suffragettes attempted to blow up the ruins of the historic Dudley WITH $3,000 FROM ITS VAULTS. Left Their Cards in Shape of Bullets Which Wounded Deputy Sherift and a Citizen. (By Associated Press.) Rome, Ga., April 8.—Automobile bandits blew up the Bank of Com- merce at Summerville, robbing the sufe of more than $3,000 and wound- ing the deputy sheriff and a citizen who tricd to prevent their escape The roblers got away in their car and are now being pursued by a poss: and blocdhounds. f e e e THE POPE IS QUITE ILL; MUST TAKE A REST. (By Assoclated Press.) | diiscellaneous expenses Cpstle. The inhabitants of the town tome, April 8.—Pcpe Pius suf- were awakened by lcud explosions, | fered a severe relapse yesterday ev- Chemicals and blastipg powder, most ening and was very feverish, his which falled to explode, were!temperature rising to 100. His phy- found on the premises. The damage | eician ordered complete rest. was not serious. “Votes for women The pope’s condition {8 improving and damn the ccngequences,” was ! toward evening and the fever has 1 found painted on an old cannon. decreased, Reports Showing City’s Business In I's Various Departments Publicity as regards the conduct of e city's affairs has always been a by ot this paper, and for this reason it prints regularly, without .arge, all cfficial minutes of the city, as furnished by the city clerk, though it 1s customary in practically all cities to regard this matter a3 {cgitmate advertsing. At the last reg- ular meeting of the Council & propo- sition was discussed to give, for the information of the people, detalled reports from the various departments «nd officials of the city, but the mat- ter was not acted upon, because of {he expense it was thought would be ontalled. When the subject was | roached to the publisher of this pa- rer, hewever, the information Wwaa iven that these reports would be heerfully published without charge. The reports follow: REPORT OF TIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT Tor Month Endinz March 31, 1912.) I'n the City Couneil: vatue of Plant .. $09,711.52 ot of operating. ... v 1,704.97 'ost of Water main exten- cgt of lizht extensicn .. 500.00 Repairs to plant Ttenairs to light lines.... Repairs to water mains. . To disbursements for 107.61 2,219.67 Total collections for period 2,241.07 \ot to credit of city..... 1,129.1) C. D. CLOUGH, Collector Approved: *. C. ARMISTEAD, Treasurer. RTPORT OF FIPT DEPARTNENT TTage waron, 1; number feet hose 2,300; number horees, 1; fires atten?-) paiq drivers ..... A, 2: enlary of driver, $40; fecd of | horees, $9.09; paid firemen, $41.50; siher exnences, 60 cents. Total cost to city, $91.19. H. L. SWATTS, Chief Fire Department... TREASURER'S REPORT. Lakeland, Fla., April 2, 1913, To the Honorable City Council, City: Gentlemen—I beg to hand you my -orort for the month of March, 1913. RECEIPTS. Caeh in bank general fund Cagh in bank L. and W. aceonnt March Ist.... Tines ..... ... tirht and water Tleenae ., Ttreet (rrad tax) ....... Tax rodamotion ....oeee Tnental wrod, L. and W... March 31, outstandiag 435.11 1,755.8% 615.20 7.539.7 2,842.07 48,50 13847 2,875.9¢ 6.6’ 17.9° ’ light and water v warrants general account March 31, outstanding warrants, light and wa- $16,341.73 DISBURSEMENTS. March 1, outstanding war- rants general accounts.$ March 1, outstanding war- rants, L., and W. account 303.66 42409 1,000.00 1,036.48 489.45 43.34 340.84 768.13 4,112.556 61.19 6.60 8.3¢ Sanitary ....... Park and cemetery .. Jall ..... Streets Sularies ..... . Sinking fund Fire department Discount and interest.... Sundries ...... seves by March 31, light and water plant . March 31, cash in banks general fund Varch o1, cash o in banks 2,249.6% 3,563.02 1,943.52 $16,241.70 Respectfully submitted, A. C. ARMISTEAD, Treasurer. REPORT OF SANITARY DEPARTMENT (T'or Pericd Ending March 31, 1913.) Number mules, 6; feed for MONLE «ouve sassssosess$108,00 Wagons, 4 .... l.cads of trash hauvled— One wagzon..114 loads One wagon.. 68 loads Toads with pump wagen.... Ccllected bucket tax $112.45 Collected pump wagon...... 22.00 Ccllected other sources sesss isasssves S00:25 Jzlary of inspector .. 50.00 Other help employed, night work at depot Net Icss to city cees 23680 @G. A. RHOADES, JR,, Sanitary Inspector. Approved— ' L. SWATTS, City Clerk. Approved— A C. ARMISTEAD, Treasurer. TREASURER’S REPORT. (March 1, 1913.) Bond Tesues—Light and water and ~ity hall: Principal, $35,000; ma- turity, 1915; interest rate, 6 per ~ent. Tight and water extension: “rineipal, $40,000; maturity, 1920; ‘nterest rate, § per cent. Sewer, pav- nz gnd bullding, $150,000; matur- ‘¥, 1942-56; -interest rate, 5 per sent. = e 4 “ntes ovntstand “ntal {ndebted neome for perio ‘isbursements £ \ee. 8 13,000.00 .. 23%900,00 oo Cush on hand.......... 3,563.62 Cash on band sinking fund ..... ... 6,753.86 A. C. ARMISTEAD, Treasurer. POLICE DEPARTMEN1 — (Period Ending March 31, 1913.) Number of arrests .... o1 Number of convictions..........74 Amount collected in fines..$615.20 $371.00 teeeseee$12.50 .+..10 cents Net gain to city ..........$231.6) W. H. TILLIS, Chief of Police. REPORT OF Feed of prisoners ... Approved— H. L. SWATTS, City Clerk. Approved— A. C. ARMISTEAD, Treasurer. UIGHT AND WATER COLLECTOR'S REPORT. Lakeland, Fla., April 2, 1913, To the Ilonorable City Council, Lakeland, Fla.: Gentlemen—On account of there being questions asked as to the profit made by the light and water plant, [ am handing you herewith a report of collections and expenditures for the first quarter of the year 1913, or Junuary, February and March, which I believe makes a good showing. The report follows: Collections made in Janu- ary, light and water...$3,007.24 Ccllections made in Febru- ary, light and water.... Collections made in March, light and water ....... 2,844.07 3,214.29 $9,065.60 Operating expenses— January ....$1,897.56 February ... 1,694.47 March ..... 1,704.97 Total expenses ......$5,297.00 Net profit for 3 months. . .$3,768.60 Respectfully submitted, C. D. CLOUGH, Collector Light and Water. SPRING SESSION OF GIRGUIT GOURT OPENED VESTERDAY Grand Jury Drawn and Is at Work; Only Few Criminal Cases on the Docket. Bartow, April 8.—Clrcuit Court for Polk county met yesterday for the rezular spring term at 10:30, the court ofiicialg, Judre F. A, Whit- noey, State Attorney John I, *Single- tury, Clerk J. A. Johnson and Sher- i John Logan, being at their posts i duty. The first thing before the court was the organization of the grand jury. Thosge drawn to gerve as grand jurors are J. B. Hendrix, James T. tayan, J. D. Benton, W. N. Brown, Recid Branning, Lee M. Brazier, Ben- jamin Hart, C. R. Dickerscn, C. C. Clark, James W. Cresby, J. E. Blood- worth, James D. Dossey, J. A, Cravey, Temes W, Hicks, John Mapie, James 13, Childs, IToward W. Gray, Charle: V. Case, After a strong charge by Jvdro Whitney, during which he e2lled partieular attention to the vio- 12ticns of the prohibitien laws, the, fury retired and or>unized by elect- inz James W. Cposhy foreman and C'harles V. Case clerk., The jury be- ~an the investicoticn of charees a~ainst those confined in inil yester- day afternoon, and it is understond that the jail will be cleared hefore other matters are talen up. While there is a good deal of woik before the jury, the State attorney believes that one week will be sufficient for the jury to complete its labors. Moet of the afternoon in the court rcom was spent in sounding the doc- ket and setting cases for trial. Judg \Whitney was greatly pleased to find the docket, both on eriminal side and o the eivil side, 18 much lighter than It has been at any term of court since he has been presiding in this wthin two weekswhereashers cirenit. It may be possible to finisn within two weeks, whereas hereto- fore it has requiréd from three to four weeks to clear the docKet. After orzanizing the grand jury it was found that only two men were teft for the petit jury, and #0 a anecial venire of ten was ordered for nine this morning. 11,399.44] Civil cases will %o taken up ana tried today. y i No. 133, WILSON READ HIS MESSAGE T0 BOTH HOUSES WANTS TO BE CONSIDERED A PERSONALITY, NOT A DEPARTMENT. Closest Attention Given the Reading of the Document Which Is Re- produced Below in Full (By Associated Press.) Washington, April 8.—President \Wilson stocd on.the speaker’s ros- trum in the House and personally read his first message to Congress The galleries were packed with nae tional figures, inciuding Mrs, Wile son and her daughters, Admiral Dewey occupied a gcat on the floos of the House, The president was es- corted to the capitol by his secietary and secret service men. The packed chamber gave clcse attention to the reading of the message. Wilson prefaced his message by saying: “I am glad to have the op- pertunity to address the twec Houses directly and verify for myself the irapression that the piesident is & person and not a mere department of government, hailing Coneress from scme igolated island of jealous power, gending messagzes, and not speaking naturally and with his own volca That he is a human beinz teying to co-operate with other human beings fn common advice and after this plcasant experience I ghall feel quite informal in cur dealings with one an- other.” The president’s message follows: To the Senate and House of Repre- sentatives: 1 have called the Congress togeth- er in extraordinary session because a duty was laid upon the party now in power at the recent elections which it ought to perform promptly, fu order that the burden carried by the people under existing law may be lightened as soon as possible and in order, also, that the business in- tcrests of the ccuntry may not be kept too long in suspense as to what the fiscal changes are to be to*which they will be required to adjust them- selves, It is clear the whole coun- try expects tariff dulies must be al- tered, They must be changed to mest the radical alteration In the ccndl- tions of our economic life which the country has witneseed within the last generation. While the whole face ard method of our indurtriy commercial life were Lein« beyend recoznition the G ules have remajned whot befere the chanse hes roved in the directi o given when no loree civer our industrinl develonmoent » it is today. Our task i them with the actunl ¢ gooner that is done the ¢ oner we ghall escape from saffering “rom the focts and the gooner our men of busi= ness will be free to thrive by t1e law of nature (the nature of free busle neesy instead of by the law of loaise 1ation and artificial arrancement, We have scen levizTotion wander very far aficld in our day— very fap indeed from the fiold i which our prrgverity mi-ht have had .:\ normal pgrowth and stineirtion, No one who looks t in the face or kncw lies bererth the snrfren can fail to perccive - vpon which recent torif has been based., We lon beyend the modest notion of “proe tecting” the industries of the coune try and moved boldly forward to the ffea that they were entitled to the direct patronare cf the government, For a long time—2 time o long that tke men now active in public poliey hardly remember the conditions that preceded it—we have sought in our tariff echednles to give each group of manufacturers or prodveers what they themeelves thought that they needed in order to maintain a praec tically exclusive market as asainst the rest of the world. Consciovely oe unconsciously, we have built up a set of privilegzes and exemntions from ecmpetition behind which it was easy by any, even the crudest, forms of combination to organize monovoly: vntil at 1ast nothing is normal, noth- ine 1s cbliged to stand the tests of efficlency and ecoromy, in our world of biz business, dut everythinethrives by concerted arrangement. Only sew (Contiaued ‘om Page §.) i ts, The