Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, April 17, 1913, Page 1

e ———————————l 0L NGUISH | PASSED B F HOUSE ASURE RAILROADED THROUGH FTROUT GIVING WESTERN gy CHANCE TO BE HEARD I | on County Divided ani “ation of $12,000 Made Lor Manament. e April 17.—(Special) | imous vote e ment:l ed the !louse this after t wWoption | cuit which wasi vho was in the ‘ .ting operations | | 451 i, 0 cs r din was coriifed to the Sen-| arplause by mombo:‘s: v nods and shakes .1 Floyd made all mo- iry to waive the rules ¢ bill through, rresident of the Western ;rives from New York to- t the House refuses to wait can Le heard. s 1ill had been lost but was 1 vesterday afternoon. Th rinter had returned the men- I meagure to the Senate, it had been introduced iu s0, in a Senate back which is while the I'ouse bill backs The Western Union was y the floor yesterday of i = of it by hints of Farris and wers, but no apology was forth- wrinz this morning. Tie bhill creating Bay county out ¢ the sonthern part of Washington ! the House easily this morn- g, lso the bill appropriating $12,- #0 for a monument in Jacksonville t the women of the Confederacy. Tie sttempt to change its locuticn om Jacksonville to the capitol founds in Tallahassee was over- vhelmingly defeated. The present Bouse is distinctly progressive and for Jucksonville against other por- tions. of MORIDA ELKS ELECT OFFICERS FOR YEAR. Tallahassee, April 17.—Florida Eis Assoclation officers elected for e coming year are: G. A. Muller, Miami, president. LY. Trump, Quincy, first vice president, Firest Lake, Sanford, second vice President, E M. Hunt, Key West, secretary. W.1. Dates, Koy West, treasure:. L. A. Spencer, Orlando, chaplain H F. Lecks, Sanford, sergeant-at- s The executive committee is com- Med of G. A, Muller, H. L. Bethel, K1 McKay, A, M. Taylor, H. M. Ent, W, L. Bates, C. M. Broad- Witer ND WITH THEIR LIVES FOR SPEEDING. Kearney, N, J., April 17.—Seven- tfour rmlea an hour was the point % ¥1i the needle of a speedometer p ‘ ved when an autombbile was ‘ 07erturned mear here recently \ wner and another man be- ', both seemingly fatally in- The crew of a passing trol- f’l"fv‘d the unconscious men "eath the machine and took = hospital, where the owner, \. Kelley, a civil engineer fleld died of his injuries her man, Richard Burns, of E ork, is also likely to die. The 2 two-seated racer of French f"_ had evidently struck a bad ©in the road while going at ter- d. The car was almost com- wrecked. {ERS. EDITORS AND EDU- CATORS HOLD SESSIONS. | “‘B.v Assoclated Press.) “mond, April 17.—Farmers. it av‘:‘d educators held eessions I the conference for education oy South, when eo-operation and | : mrhvon- a8 opposed to ¢~ : °0 and destructiveness, was tha ote. The Southern Association " Women met this afternoon bl important eonferences on ! credits taxatiom. Al Lt Jozed lrn. F Ri ' lznguage, | ferred to the City Court, where a |ln prozress between Secretary Hous- IAKELAND, 710 !{IDA, T=UR S_AY, APRIL 17, 1913, HEAVY PENALTY FOR CURSING WOIIAY. NORINATIONS PRESENTED 10 otNATE TODAY HENRY CLAY BRECKENRIDGE O LEXINGTON, KY., ASST. SEC. OF WAR, Savannah, Ga., April 17.—For using profane and obscene language in the presence oif a woman Lee An- derson fared very badly befcre Judge Freaman in the City Court yester- éay. After a jury had found Ander- son guilty the court gaid he should serve twelve months on the chain gang without the privileze of pay- ing a fine. It was a particularly ag- gravated case, The offense was com- mitted in Woodville last Sentembe: Anderson was talking to a white woman -when he used the offensive | i was found against him in the Su- rerior Court. The case was trans- the Census and Recorder Land Office S:lected. jury trial was asked for. (I'y Assccinted Press.) ! Woshineton, April 17.--Among | tthe president's neminations seny to | 0D, 'l]:(' femate today arve the following ! Assistant geeretary of war, llenry Clay Preckenridze, Auditor of the ment, Robert vinia, Director cf the census, Wm. J. Har- vis, of Ge:rgia. Recorder general land office, Lu- cis Q. C. Lamar. | Y'.H.TPFR EUR‘MI LO"R" QU ‘\'u]ipnl"“ ly‘ il —\Villis ‘.u! Toore, chief of the weather Ivrnn %) 1 o | ¢ i A interior depart- ] w lwcr- resiznation has been in Presi-| V. Wooley, of Vii- cent Wilson's hands to become effoe tive July 231, was summarily re- moved from office yvesterday charged with “serious irregularities.”” Thi announcement was made at the White House while a conference was NEW WAY TO PICK SALOONXEEPER. Sioux Falls, S. D., April 17.—Se- lecticn of saloonkeepers by popular vote became a reality in Elk Point, o town in Union county, today. It i3 believed to be the firet time in the cmmtry that the ballot has been utilized to determine who shall op- erate intoxicating drink resorts. Un- der a law which goes into effect on July 1, the number of saloons is lim- ited to cne for each six hundred in- habitants, Places of this kind in; Flk Point thus were reduced from 6 to 3. POPE'S DAYS ARE FEW AT BEST (By Assoclated Press.) Such Is the Opinion of the Physi- cians in Attendance at His Bedside. Rome, April 17.—The pope spent t. calm night; diminution of his cough has relieved him considerably end a slight amelioration pt his ton and President Wilson. SEVEN KILLED (N NEW YORK FAE Hotel Burned, Which Resulted ia Several Women Also Being Fatally Injured. (By Associated Press.) Maloney, N. Y., April 17.—Seven ure dead and several women were fatally injured in a fire which de- stroyed the DeWilson hotel her: early this morning. An explosion was the cause. MAY COME TO JACKSONVILLE. Richmond, Va., April 17.—Pro- vision for the expenditure of two und one-half millions upon the dou- ble tracking of the Seaboard Alr Line railway between Columbia and Jacksonville via Savannah, a dis- tance of three hundred and fourteen miles, is contained in the annual budget just amnounced. Additional phosphate elevators at Tampa and Fernandina are also contemplated The officers will confer next week concerning the proposed removal o the general offices from Portsmouth One report says that they will be lo- cated in Jackeonville. STILL FIGETING OVER TARIFF SCHEDULE. *wsociated Fress.) Washington, April 17.—With free wool and free sugar settled on the free list, Representative Harrison, of | tion this afternoon. Miesissippi, and others are planning STOCK EXCHANGESS MAY a fight on allowing a discount of 5 per cent on goods imported in ves- HAVE TO INCORPORATE. (By Associated Press.) sels built by the United States, de- Washingten, April 17.—Any stock claring this amounts to a ship sub- sidy. The ways and means commit- tee majority is considering the pro- cxchange listing securities of inter- tosts of foreign governments against | state crporations, must incorporate the administrative features of the under penalty of being barred from bil. The Republicans will hold a|the malls and telegraph, is proposed caucus tonight to offer amendments. | in & bill introduced today by Repre- |sentative Neely, of Kansas. The ~ | measure gives the postmaster gen- eral authority to regulate, with par- ticular prohibition as to manipula- tive transacticns. Swaingboro, April 17.—Mrs. Mat- tie Flanders, indicted for the murder of her husband with Dr. W. J. Jc- Naughton, now under sentence of ceath, faces the jury this afternoon. | BLEASE GETS PRAISE FROM FEDERATION OF LABOR (By Associated Press.) Augusta, April 17.—Georgia Fed- | eration of Labor passed a resolution |cf thanks to Gov. Blease cf Sout { Carolina for refusing to order cut ' the militia during the trolley strike | between Augusta and Aiken, S. C, The pope’s physiciang, replying to the Italian government’s request for cfficial infcrmation, cult to say if the pontiff will over- will be congidered precaricus and the end can be expected at any time. There is little change in his condi- THOHAS l. STERLINB ' and denounced Gov. Brown, of Geor- | | gia, for calling out troops for th: tame strike. MRBS. FLANDERS BEING TRIED FOR HUSBAND'S DEATH (Rv Assoclated Press.) Brownsville, April 17.—Several hundred constitutionalists are re- ported to be preparing for an attac™ «a Matamoras, opposite here, today. Sterling, & progressive Republican, succeeds Robert J. Gam | Mo a8 senator from South Dakota of Kentuclhy. ] it H I bronchial symptoms are again noted. ' : come the preecnt crisis. Even it hc] recovers the remainder of his days!was granted to the high school fo: WILLIS HOORE DISMISSED WITH- 0UT A HEARING STATES TKAT HE HAD NO OP- PORTUNITY TO DEFEND day by Agents of the Depart- ment cf Justice. associate@ Press.) S pril 17.--The the presiden dismissed W (By Waghinaston, el upon which 'vosummarily doore, chief of the w can teday aested in the depart mert of justice where azents are working on them, Neither Sceretary ilouston nor the White Ilouse h'm] renlicd to Moore's statement that the | charpes the secretary made were se- cretly investigated, and he had n» chance to defend himself, The gen- cral allegation is that the bureau cemployes on povernment business were utilized to further Moore’s can- didacy for secretary of agriculture. CURRENCY BILL TO BE PRESENTE! Washington, A nrll 17.—The cur- rency bill, embodying the origina! reserve plan, is predicted to be pre- sented and considered at the present session by Senator Owens, chairman of the Senate banking currency com- mitlee, Thig will completely divide the' country into twelve to fifteen vnits each with a reserve assoclation as supervising board over all. ROUTINE BUSINESS BEFORE GOUNGIL Held Regular Semi-Monthly Meeting Last Night at Which Time Consid- erable Business Transacted, Lakeland, Fla., April 16, 1913. Regular session of City Council with all members present. Minutes of April 2d, 6th and 14th were read and were respectively ap- roved, On motion the concession granted to the Chautauqua association was rescinded, and a proper contract or- gaid it is difi.|cdered drawn by the lizht and water committee for the approval of the Council. On motion free light and water the commencement week exercises in the Auditorium.” Petiticn for discontinuance of the Florida avenue clay hole was again presented, and the city clerk was in- structed to advertise for bids from prospective purchasers of sald clay Lole, the purchaser to agree mot to remove any more clay therefrom. Petition to enforce Sunday clos- ing laws among the stores in the suburbs was referred to the mayor for compliance. Ordinance No. 160 relative to llens ragainst property abutting paved streets was introduced, but no action was taken thereon, but same was re- I1rm:¢| to Engineer Hazelhurst and city attorney for advice. Matter of trimming chade trees jnlong the streets was referred to the !public improvement and cemetery | committee with power to act. { Proposition of Pike Adair to do- | nate several acres cf land to the city ilo be used as a public park was re- lfcrred to the same committee. The marshal was ordered to noti- |Iy Samuel T. Fletcher to remove his cottage from South lowa avenue at |once. | cathey No. 141 e - . v ————————————— Rose and Morton streets was ro- ferred to light and water committe with power to act. Building permit for erection c: | the new Van Huss building w: granted to Marshal & Sanders, cou- tractors. Matter of “Maine Memorial Tad- let” was referred to the public im- provement and cemetery committer , with power to act. Proposition of Wilson Bros. to lease for a long term of years the deserted clay hole on North Mis- souri avenue near the railvoxd and erect a two-stcry concrete buildin: for a sale and livery stable was re A special presentment | Auditcr of the Interior, Director of ; Charges Are Being Investigaied To- | ferred to the city attorney for, h. opinion as to legality of such lea: cn the part of the city. Petition of H. J. W=ashincton fr l(om‘tnon of his assersme ut on lo 2, tloek 12, in Riggin: & son asseesor for report, Petitien of G. M. & J. D, Ilary? \I v rebate in pssessment for taxes ¢ ‘('\ st hall of hlock lddd. was cn motion granted. for March was read, and game or- dered received and filed for record. i On moticn Council adjourned. MORRIS G. MUNN, President. Attest: H. L. SWATTS, Clly Clerk. ARSI .- Bnunmm ¥rs, Stery, of New York, Was Lead- ing for Prerident General at Three 0'Clock, (By Associated Press.) Washington, April 17.—The sec- ond day's battle for officers of the Daughters of the American Revolu- tion began in a whirl of electioneer- ing. There are rumors of realign- ment of the forces which is vigorous ly denled by the candidates. Mrs.| Willlam Cummings Story, of New | York, leads for president general, but ' is 34 votes short of a majority. DR. FRIEDMANN OPENS FOR BUSINESS. — (By Associated Press.) Providence, April 17.—Dr. Fried- mann opened for business here today vnd fixed the price of twenty dol- larg per patient. He would not deny of tuberculosis would soon be place:d cn the market. MAYOR WANTS ALLEYS KEPT CLEAN. Lakeland, Fla., April 17, 1913, To the Citizens: Owing to o many of the citizens taking advantage of the alleys by using same for trash and garbage, limbs of trees, etc., in violation of sections 45 and 70 of the city or- dinances, I have requested the sami- tary inspector to have all trash cans, boxes, etc., placed inside of each yard instead of in the alley. The garbage man will empty cana as heretofore, and T would respec'- fully ask that all of the citizens join in and keep the alleys clean and le: us have a cleaner Lakeland. 0. M. EATON, Mlyor IHS. RICHMD L HARGIIEAVES Deed from Ivan L. Lytle was re-|» ferred to the street committee. Ordinances No. 145 and 146 wer~ jreferred to the ordinance committec { for revision. On recommendation of the mayor the public improvement and cemetery | committee was Inetrueted to build a fence along the east ride of the clay hole for protection of traffic along South Florida avenne. Ordinance committes ~as instruct- ed ‘to draft a new =7 mobile and traffic ordinance, alen - -~reening or- Cinance for eatin= '~ -~es and for fruit and vegetables o' -red for sale by merchants. Petition for electri~ 'ight ot Eas: he report that vaccine for the cur: Mrs. Hargreaves, who was Miss Jrace Bryan, younger daughter of the secretary of state. probably wint :pend 8 great deal of time in Wash- sgton. She was married only a short ime 420 '0 a youag business mea of 4scole. Neb. 's addition, was. refe nl to. the 53 of Gilmors's ! postmasier general, GLARK WOOLD LIKE THESE T0 BE POSTRAGTERS RECOMMENTATIONS NMADE TO POSTMASTER GENERAL BY CONGRESSMAX. i I’Engle, .Who .Is .Congrcrsman-at- Large, Wanis to Name Postmasters, and Lively Ilixup in Sight. (By \'-'inilcid Jones.) “piil 17 Represene achjaston, & has sent Lo Postmaster aal Lurleson a list oi 1 reconicuds o agpoitiiciat as poste ceed dvepubiican cflics Report of the street commission: i, holdeis whowe four yeur terms have lexpiied, several of these aio have beea tamed ior apiointinent by Congresg- man L'iingle, but in the majority of caccs L'ingle hus uaaied nien in oppesition to Clark’s choice. It will be interceting to note whcse recome mendaiion is acted upcn by the It would Le un- fair to the other represcntutives if | Mr. L'Engle is allowed to ncie men [Yor apeointment in their districts, they say. On the cther hand if Post- master Ueneral Burlescn accepts the recommendations made by Represen- tatives Wilson, Clark and Sparkman, Representative L'lingle will have no “patronage pie” to distribute. This situation will undouBtedly cause a gocd sized mixup in the Stats and will put up to President Wilson the matter of choosing between Rep- |rmntuuvo L'Engle, who classes { himselt as a “progressive” as doea President Wilson, or Representatives Sparkman and Clark who gare de- clared by Representatives Wilson jand L' Engle not to be “piogres- sives,” It is probable that the sen- ators will be called into the ght to rame their preference between tho opposing parties. The postmasters recommended by Representativo Clark are; Fernandina—Elmer J. Roux. Starke—John W, Alveres. Alachua—Joseph A. Williams. Live Oak—Willlam R. Dorman. Eau Gallie—George W. Rossch. Fort Plerce—Arthur B. Brown. Daytona—Willlam Jackson. Kissimmee—Mrs. B. P. Simpson. Hastings—Charles E. Kettle. How every person in Florida re- gards Henry M. Flagler as the man who has done most for the State and its people was told today by L. T. DeWitt, of Miamli, Fla., who is visit- ing in Washington. “Every man, woman and child will regret to hear of Mr. Flagler's iliness,” sald Mr. DeWitt. “There are thousands of men now enjoying prosperity who would have been poor all their lives had it not be: for Mr. Flagler. The rallroad gives them the transportation, and withe out transportation their crops would have amounted to nothing. Talk about irrigation in the west. Why, it would pay any tourist to drop off at a number of places along the Florida east coast and sce the great number of drainage schemes under way. In a few years more wintes will not Inferlere with the produce supply for the North, and to Me. Flagler is due mcst of the credit foe this development.” Senator Duncan U. Fletcher, chalpe man of the American commission of the Scuthern Commercial Congress, which leaves for Europe on April 24, has called & confercnce of the dele- gation to meet at the Hotel McAlpin New York City, on April 25, The commission consists of United States senators, consressmen, -repre= sentatives of the various depart- ments of the sovernment and alsd members of the Southern Commere elal Congress, to investigate Euro- pean rural credits. It will be abseat ia Europe three months, AMENDMENT TO ANTI-TRUST LAW INTRODUCED. (Ry Assoclated Prese) Washington, April 17. — An omendment to the Sherman antle trust law, defining preecisely what conctitutts a trust, almed at the Su- preme ccurt “rule of reason,” was tntroduced today by Chairman Hene *v. »* the rules committee. Labor aad farmers’ ualons are exempted.