Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, April 19, 1913, Page 1

T SRS GRONERS TEST 10 THE CGISLATURE W ANT MEMBERS T0 USE THEIR [NFLUENCE TO PREVENT CIT- RUS TARIFF BEING REDUCED e —— ] | Gov. Tiazumell Has Se 5.5..0us a8 Circuit Judge of Duval County. slative Fress Bureau.) luhussee, Fia., April 19.—In Louse LS morning a wire was . from the fruit and vegetable .o wers in session at Tompa in op- ; -ion to the reduction of the tarift . ciius fruits. ywos bill regulating the man- yor of holding primary electicns in i \cola, passed the House. Leatd, of bensucola, was granted permission to appear before the com- Lioe on ciaims at 2 o'clock todav i iniviest of the Wailes claim. Ju all probability Governor Tram- 1.1l will on Monday send to the Sen- {. the name of Daniel A, Simmons d: of the Circuit Court of Du- val county. i $7HOOL BOARD HOLDS SPECIAL SESSION. —— Jurtow, Fla, April 18, 1913.— [Le board of public instruction ol Jolk county met in special session i the office of the superintendent, w.th ol wembers and the superin- tondent present, for the purpose ol proparing a course of study for the ¢:uing four years. At the sugges- ton of C. A, Parker, it was decided to appoint a committee of five, rep- 1 souting all grades of study. The 1 t i v owing committee was appointed , meet in the superintendent’s office :iturday, April 26, to revise and rcpare sald course, Viz.: l'rors.I t .1, Jones, R. M. Dorsey, M. L. 1iinderliter, 8. L. Collins, and Miss | looua Nusbaum. It was ordered| tlat said committee present same at tle next regular meeting of the board, Considerable time was taken up, ‘ .inz the burning of the Wel- come echool on Thursday morning, April 17. It was decided it possible {1 congolidate the Welcome and \.hidden school, and J. W. Keene vus appointed to investizate same sud report at the next meeting. J. C. Owens and C. A. Parker were {rieted to investigate the possi-| th the Mt Tabor | ol attending the Grifiin school | s ordered that they ici | Stitation at the next meeting. 1t was resolved that hereafter the | 1 i 1 | cipals of all genior hizh schoois, i s ceunty would be requil d te cortiie.te, tnd cach as-| ools 1 Wl d to lold de certificate. i instructed to no- | ndent wi | trustecs ol such schiools in | ¢« sy terms, Luys one of | ard to the above res lution. Mr. Joe Bryant was appointed to cipervice the Best school, and per- nission was granted him to gccur nateriel, and proceed with the Luild- | inz of the school, as imstructed I»)E the former brard. Elcctions w Tiger Bay Disl ct No. 2%, and Ath- ens District No. 19 for the purposc| Wil | o ordered ealled in| Published in the Best Town in the Best Part of the Bes MOTHER ALARMED OVER : SON'S DISAPPEARANCE. Mrs. J. B. Caswell, of this city, is very much distressed over the dis- appearance of her son, Burton Cas- well, better known as “Red,” whe left their home in Tampa about two weeks ago and has not been seen since. Mrs. Caswell formerly lived in Lakeland but moved to Tampa and has only returned to make this city her home within the past few daye. * Mrs. Caswell says that her son, who is about grown, left home one r-orning and never returned. lle szlh‘.l at one time that he was thinking! tuere brings no lizht on his disan- pearance. It is said that he was seen in Lakeland on the nizht of April 8. If any one knows of his whereabouts they will confer a great f:vor on the distracted mother by tclephoning 190 Red. WORK ONHOTEL NANES G000 PROGRESS Basement Practically Completed and Lower Floors Have Been Laid. A year or two ago, such a great iraprovement as i8 included in the erection of the Kibler hotel would Lave monopolized pullQ", interest, Now, however, there is such a wave of building and improvement gener- ally that even this big undertaking can only elaim a portion of the pub- ‘e attention. Nevertheless, as the bisgest private enterprise ever launched in the city the progress ol (Lis handsome building is being watched with pleasure and pride by the city. The basement is now practicaily complete and yesterday the concraid pillars were poured, and the first l:oor was spread. The latter, like all the floors, and practically the entire gtructure, is of reinforced concrete making an absolutely fireproof building. From now on progress on the building will make a greulci‘ show, and it will not be long ere the archi- | tectural beauties of the structurc will begin to be visible. The con- tractors, Messrs. McGuckin & Hyer, have o large force of men at work, and under the direction of Super- vising Architect L. A. Fort, this mammoth and beautiful bullding will soon take shape and give to Lakeland hotel facilities the equal of any city in the State. FRESIDENT 1S LOAFING TODAY. (By Assvciated Press.) wWashington, April 19.--The pres- ident took today cff. He spent the worning in hLis study and piannca automobile ride for the after- noon. MRS. DUDLEY MALONE LAKELAKND, ELORIDA, 8 ATURDAY, APRIL 19, 1913, AL SENTENCE 818 G STAR WILLIAM R. NELSON WAS OR- DERED TO SERVE TERM IN JAIL BY CIRCUIT COURT. ttled on Daniel ©f £0ing to Plant City, but inauiry | way Found Guilty of Contempt of Court in the Publication of a Certain Article. (By Aeecciated Press.) Jeflerson City, Mo., April 19.— William R. Nuison, cditor of the L.ansus City Swr, was tound guilty ot malice in the publication of an avticle for which he was adjudgeu cuilty of contempt ol court and was sentenced today to jail by Circuit Judge Joseph Guthrie. The article iteelf is substantially true and un- less in the court’s opinion that ar- ticle in itself is contemptuous the pe- titioner should be discharged. These were the findings reported to the Missouri Supreme Court by its com- missioner, Charles C. (‘row. of Kan- sas City. ATHLETIC GIRL AND THE MASHER. Pittsburg, Pa., April 19.—When a masher accosted Miss Nellie Keson, 21 years old, this afternoon, the girl sent a fist against his jaw with suth force that he fell. Another punch in the npse sent the man sprawling the sccond time. The Miss Keson was about to dance on Lis features when the man drew a revolver and fired three shots at her. }atrolman James Ryan and a mob yarsued the man several squares be- fore catching him. The mob wanted to lynch the prisoner, who gave s name at the police station as Ralphk Savage. e sought him. He was fined $50 and costs. CARLSON WON MARATHON (By Assoclated Press.) Boston, April 19.—Fitz Carlson, of Minneapolls, won the seventeenth NMarathon race from Ashland to Dos- ton. TV C0BB DEGIOES 10 ENTER AUTOMOBILE BUSINESS Wires Representative of an Autcmo- bile Supply Co. That He Will Accept Their Offcr. (By Assoclated Press.) Chicago, April 19.—"Am uov rcady to talk business if oflers stiil ¢tand,” telegraphed Ty Cobb to L. J he had offered Cobb an automobil |;.nd $15,000 for a year's work as city suiceman of Chicago. AT THE FIRST METHODIST CHURCH TOMORROW. At the First Methodist church to- morning Rev. J. R. Casou the very important subject of the Rela- 11orrow w11 preach. He will discuss [THOSE “HIGHER 'FOREDITORKAN- | UP” ARE AGAIN indignant to apologize when Miss Keson appeared against Coyle, representative of an automo- lile supply company, who announced | | ‘« FOUND GULLTY THIS TIME IT IS THE OFFICERS AND PROMOTERS OF A LUM- BER COMPANY. ' sad Six Milfioa ‘Dollars’ Worth of Siock by Circulating False Statements. | (By Assoclated Press.) Philadelphia, April 19.—A verdict oi guilty was rendered azainst the! sromoters and ofticers of the Inter- vitional Lumber and Development (0. who are charged with conspiracy .. defraud its stockholders throuzh s¢ mails. The defendants were Jehn R. Markly, promoter; 1saiah b. Miller, A. G. Stewart, C. M. McMah- ¢n, and W. H., Armstrong. The 8OV ernment charged the company with Loving sold stocy to the amount of wi» million dollars by circulating i2lse literature regarding the valuc ¢f the plantation at Campeche, Mex- ico. Pending an appeal the defend- ants were admitted to $15,000 bail \ \ \ 1 NOTHING TO LIVE FOR NOW. Jucksonville, April 19.—Carl l.eonheart, an aged white man, of Scattle, who has been held in the county jail for the past several days, failed in his attempt to obtain a writ of habeas corpus. Leonhear: vas ordered by the court to be re- manded to the custody of the sheriff and to be by him delivered to the avent of the State of Washington, in accordance with the warrant ot the governor of this State. 1t is al- leged that Leonheart is wanted for perjury, in that he made affidavit when he sold his business in Seattlc that everything sold was paid. Leon- heart and his wife arrived here from the Pacific coast, intending to invest their little money in a store in South Jacksonville, and spend the remain- der of their days in Florida, They toth keenly feel thelr present situa- ticn and have stated, it is said, that they have nothing to live for now. BEISE SIS COUNS OANT [Ilillflm U fonored Requisition Papers for Wire Tappers After Writ of Habcas Corpus Granted. vxsociated d'ress.) Columbia, April 19.—Governor Blease hunored requisition papers from New York for A. A. Carter aid Frank Tarbaux, alleged wire tap- 1 1Ry pers, after & writ of habeas corpus vwas granted by Judge Devore, ofy Charleston. Blease in a hot state- ment says the courts can’t dictate to him. POPE CONTINUES TO IMPROVE. 1Py Arsoclated Press.) tome, April 19.—The pope con- tinues to improve, this morning’s Lulletin saying: “His ! prisoned members of the Industrizl !the huncer strike declared. | of the prisoners are striking for bet- ! cvnoon from l | | Heliness | ticn of Children to the Kingdom of LAKELAND EVENING TELEGRAM | t State. No. 143, e —————————— OLEOES ON A HUNGER SIRIKL Denver, April 19.—Followinz th precepts of London militant suffra- gettes, which apparently have becu successful in some cases, sixty im CALIFORNIA HAS O LISTEN T0 UNCLE SIM WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PASS LEGISLATION OFFENSIVE TO JAPAN. 1 workers of the World have besun a Lunger strike in the city jails. About forty of them, however, are noi ready to renounce food. The breakfast, lunch and dinner menu for those industrial worke:s who were given two months’ gen- tences has been bread and water ‘The police department has taken the s.ttitude that no more food o atten- tion than necessary will be bestowed upon this particular class of prison- @ Consequently a meeting of th [:isoners was held, word of actio» leing passed from cell to cell, and Some | Sceretary Bryan Wires Governor to Withhold Lis Signature irom Any Anti-Alien Land Legisiation, i iy Astoclaled Press.) i Washington, Apiil 18.—S3ecrctary Bryan telezraphed Governor Joan- ter food, while others ave slrikina‘,lfl,,,, of Culiforaia, requesting him 2 for liberty. withhold his signature from any an- OF COMMENGEMENT night be in violation of the treaties between fereign countrics and the United Staies. Mr. Bryan declined Exercises Begin With the Bacca laureate Sermon on April 17, Delivered by Rev. Jenkins. (f t: reveal the text of the telegram. Meanwhile those in charge of the ob- jectionable legislation have asked the State department for specific in- formation as to exact limit or guar- sntees to Japanese and other for- eizne v existing aties, Program for last week of Lake- | ““"¢™ by existng (rontic land Public school to be given at the Auditorium beginning April 27, 1913: Sunday, April 27, at 11 a, m.— {reccalaureate sermon, Rev. L C. Jenkins, Monday, April 28, at 8 p. m.— Junior orations. Tucsday, April 29, at 8 p. m.— Scnior play. Wednesday, April 30, at 8 p. m.— Play by grammar school depart- ment. Thursday, May 1, at 8 p. m.— Craduation from grammar school de- partment. Friday, May 2, at 8 p. m.—Senior graduation. The invitation was extended to Rev. 1. C. Jenkins to preach the bac- calaureate sermon, and he kindly ac- cepted. We haven't words to express how much we appreciate the use of the Auditorium for this our last week. Ve desire to thank the manager of the Chautauqua building, Chautau- qua assoclation, for giving way to the echool, also the City Council for free lights and water. CHAS, M. JONES, Principal. ANTI-SUFFRAGISTS IN WASHINGTON. (By Associuted Press.) Washington, April 19,—A throng of anti-suffragists appeared before the Senale woman sulirage commit= tee to protest against any constitu- tional amendment giving women the right to vote. BOMB TROOP STILL AT WORK IN LONDON. (By Assoclated Press.) Plymouth, England, April 19.—A militant suffragette “bomb troop” attempted to blow up the famous Smeaton tower. This tower is the oliginal Eddystone lighthouse, The bomb falled to explode. The fuse was lighted but was apparcntly pus cut by the wind. AUTO DASHED INTO RIVER; THREE PERSONS DROWNED. (By Associated Press.) Paris, April 19.—Three persons were drowned when thc automobile o' Isadore Duncan, an American dan- cer, plunged into the Scine. Those drowned were Duncai ind his two caildren, WATER WILL BE CUT OFF TOMORROW AFTERNOON. — In order to make some connections it eannot be made in the week cewing to inconvenience to barber shops, covl drink stands, cofe, | water will be cut off tomoirow aft- 200 to B:d0, All user take notice and lay in a gupply of the gtandard temperance tluid. MRS. JOSEPHUS DANIELS NEW YORX DEFEATS BOSTON. (By Associated DPress.) Joston, April 19.-—The Doston | Nutionals were dofexted here this {1 orning by New Youk, the score bes ling T to 2 MYRTLE STRIET MET-0 o W T CHURCH. Services at the Myrtle Street Methodigt ehureh at 11 a0 my, by Rév. | Mr. Fricsson; ;at nizht, 7:30 by the lllslur. sunday echosl at 3 p. m. . R. Caren vill address the Prayer gervices every Tues- dey night at 7:30. ATTITUDE OF TYE CIIURCH TO- WARD WORLPLY A:USEMENTS At the First Pantict church Dr. Yewlin will disenss the church's ate titude toward worldly amusements, +1 the Sunday evenine sofvice, Eve | ¢ oti 1 > T ame- of selecting three trustees and nam Christ. Eepecially parents who have passed a very tranquil might with | temperature standing this mornin; crybody intercsted in tiis subject I8 irg the number of mills to be as-| eessed. The remainder of the day was con- tumed in the regular routine work of the board. On motion the board adjourned. C. A. PARKER, County Superintendent. ——————— €PACIOUS HOME BEING BUILT BY DR. W. D. NCWLIN. Rev. W. D. Nowlin is spending nuch time these days acting as his| ovn contractor, supervising the erec-| tion of a handsome stone residence | he has under way in the most desir- | elle section of the Bowyer subdi- vicion, where he owns a tract of four acres. The dwelling will contain Ses. Dudiey Biold Mal "t o ten rcoms, with spacions verandas, ey ¥ alone is and equipped With every con\‘eni-'m dauc ne': of Senator and Mrs. | James A O'Gorman of New York and ence. Rev. Nowlin expects 1o bave| yife of C.ziey Field Malone, who is this pleasant home completed b.\",m of Fresident Wilson's closest June 1, when he will occupy it with ‘fricm bis family. young children should be prescnt 10l,y 97 His general condition i hear him. i | stronger and better.”” For the first | In the evening the pastor Will | yime gince his illness the pope and | preach the eecond of the serics Ofjgjgters lunched at the vaticam, to- scrmons on the mature of in, the | oiher with Angelo and Sario, tie| special subject being, Shackled. Ev-i o568 prothers. erybody invited to both services. CAUCUS ON TARIFF - MAY FINISH BY NIGHT. UTHERAN CHURCH TOMORROW. Rev. Dr. A. N. Warner, of St. Pe- tersburg will preach at Grace Luth- ¢ran church tomorrow forennon ana Democrats continued their caucus on !r-:':hl at the usual hours. Commun !fl.e tarift revision with expectation |ion services in the forencon. The |of completing by nightfall the ad-| | Tublic cordially invited to attend | ministrative provisons of the bill "t‘.nrse services. (By Assoclated Press.) Washington, April 19—The Hone: (By Associated Press.) Brussels, April 19.—Twelve mil-| lirn dollars is Belzium's estimated ‘nes in the first six days of the man- heod strike which hes been joined by 400000 men. There is no, sign of ompromise and the strike lsl spreading. | DYXTELAND METHODIST CHURCH | Servicesat 11 a. m. by the pastor. Sunday school at 3 p. m. Epworth Leaffue at 6:20 p. m. Prayer meeting every Thursday right. | | invited to hear th’'s lirenssion. At the morning service an offering will be taken for home and foreizn mis- sicns. Every onc interested in this subjeet js invited 1o be present pre- ared to make a liveral offering. Let 1o member of the church fail to do Lis duty. METHOTIST PARSONAGE WILL BE HANDSOME STRUCTURE. The Methpdist pareonace is among i the Landsome buildin-s row in tha conrsc of erection, and it has pro- 1 sufficiently to show the saccful architectrr-1 1'nes ard the irable intericr arroagement. It «ill be an ornament 1~ the city and . credit to the Metholists of Lake- land. Mrs Daniels, wife of the new sec- retary of the navy, before her mar riage In 1558 was Miss Addie W. Bag- | ley. She has resided most of ber life ia Raleigh, N. C. £ MgE AN ) = i) 4 Work will soon ' 0 in Tarpon Sprincs upon the ! AinT of the I now Commere!al hotel. The strue- turc will comsist of thirty-five rooms. -