Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, April 29, 1913, Page 1

/ % A b é > b4 . Published in the Best FTown in the Best Part of the Best State, . younE I LAKELAND, FLORIDA, TUESDAY, APRIL £3, 1913, No. 151, i A ' MITCHELL ANDERSON GIVEN = KING NICHOLAS HAS 10 BETS M5 5 LS OF 1S MAVHME |- -2~ PARANA L e SLAPED BY BTE SENATIR JLTERCATION OCCURRED WHILE F10YD WAS AT HIS DESK IN THE HOUSE. — gad Spoken Tnsultingly of Senator | Davis and Latter Saw That He Got “His'n.” (J. Hugh Reese.) Tallahaseee, Fla, April 29— Fioyd delivered a terrific tirade oa (e floor in the debate over one of (¢ labor bills demanding eight pevrs a8 @ working day for munici- po), State and couniy workmen, d.- poing his renarks at Gornto and 7.ylor ¢f Madison and incidentally poutioning Senator Davis of Madi- g county. Floyd charged that cer- ton members and broadly intimat- {7 who they were, had been influ- ¢.d by railroad lobbyists, Gornto replied in severe terms a0 st.ted later he would have ¢ v it satisfaction except he re- gvo0l Floyd as irresponsible, Tay- Ir, who is Davis’ colleague, notified (. latier, whereupen Davis went { Uloyds eeat in the House after s him word to come out and ¢ ek him in the face. Farris and J ¢. I'rown of Polk and MacWil- ! v - s seuzht to avoid a difficulty and | tloyd to apologize, which he to do. Only one blow Floyd did not strike back pfused FIW MANAGEMENT FOR FLORIDA CITRUS EXCHANGE. L. D. Jones, now acting manager of the Florida Citrus Exchange, will be named president and general minazer of that organization at the June meeting, is the statemént of mon interested, and who have been wautching with much interest the de- velopuents in the body the past year. Wiliam Chase Temple, who for three ycois, has been general manager of tle Ixchange, {8 no longer connect- ¢! with that organization. With him s tone from the management ( G. Harness, cashier of the Cilunge, Teday the affairs of the ¢ .vization are under the manage- rovt of L. D, Jones, former assist- general manager, while W. T. L. lih has been appointed cashier. ‘tlLis action was taken at a spe- ! teesion of the board of directors t.¢ Ixchange, held Thursday, at Il were present the following di- Messrs. Weeks, of South I "to county; Harp, of North De- ) county; Parkenson, of Lee 17y Maury, of Manatee county; | . of Volugia county; Richardson linellas county; Ross, of Polk ity; Sample, of Polk county; «nd Fulton, of Hillsboroush and the following directors 2e: Koplin, of Polk county; , of Putnam county; Heath- y Pinellas county. ¥ these directors, Mr. Temple "1 Mr. Harness were removed from “ce instanter, Mr. Temple was n the opportunity to resizn but *lincd to do so, whereupon his of- vas declared to be vacant and *r. Jones placed in charge of the Lcliznze. The office of Mr. Harness ‘s alo declared to be vacant and| YT, Haizlip placed in charge of the funds of the Exctange. Both remov- tls are gaid to be for the best in- ¥ect of the Lxchange and for the T'ccervation of harmony among3 tiose who manage affairs. SEHORS' PLAY TONIGHT Erent at the Auditorium This Even- ing Will Be One of the Most In- teresting Events of theWeek. oy e This evening the Senior class will e 2 play at the Auditorium, and ffcm all reports 1t will be one of the st delightful enmtertainments of “Tmencement weck. The play is Utusuzlly full of laughable circum- tances and the participants have fafh Mmastered their parts thorough- ¥ and all who go will be more than feraid. The curtaln goes up at 8 O'clock and admission will be 25e, e ang og given a preliminary bearing before Judge E. V. Whitaker yesterday, and was held for investigation by the grand jury, when it meets here on May 6. Irwin Stewart, a friend of Anderson, who is accused of being al: accessory, gave State's testimony, accuging Anderson of having mur- cered Wread and then burned the Louse to hide his crime. The house was burned April 8, and Wread's re- maing fcund in it next morning. Anderson was arrested a day or two luter at Lakeland and Stewart near Plant City. According to Stewart's story, he was with Anderson on the day of the murder. He stated that he and Anderson drank together, and that on the way home Stewart drew a pistol to slip under the buggy seat, and Anderson took it, stating that he intended to kill Wread because the latter was making trouble be- tween him and his wife. Stewart stated that, not being able to dis- stiade Anderson, he left him, and a little later saw the house in flamcs. Anderscn had carried a can of gaso- line with him.—Tampa Tribune. PREDIGTED THAT WAR IN MEXIGO 15 IMMINENT It Is Believed That the Huerta Gov- ernment Will Be Overthrown in Two Weeks. (By Assoclated Press.) Chicago, April 29.—“The Huerta | government will probably be over- thrown within two weeks,” sald Rob- ert J. Kerr, an attorney, who has returned from Mexico, in address- ing the Rotary Club today. Property and Life Not Safe. (By Associated Press.) New Orleans, April 29.—Mexican and American refugees from Mexico City arriving here say that the tem- sion between Huerta and Diaz is 8> threatening that an open rupture is imminent and that property and lifs are not safe as a battle is certain. GRAMMAR DEP'T GIVES PLAY TOMORROW KIGHT. Tomorrow night at the Auditor- jum, the grammar department of the Lakeland scheol will give a play en- titled “The Heir of Mount Vernon,” vhich is a representation of the so- ¢21 and home life of George Wash- ington. The courteous and stately manners of both old and young charm the onlooker, especially dur- ing the Christmas festivities at Mt Vernon. The parts are filled admir- ably by the various pupils of the ~rammar school. Following is the cast of characters: i George Washington — Edward {1elbrook. Billie (His Valet)--Henley Combs Lady Washington (the Mother of George)—Redella Gain. lord Fairfax (a Rich Lord, who 1s an Old Friend of Lady Washing- ton)—Ear]l Powers. Betty Washington (George's Sis- ter)—Mary Weaver. Charles Washington (His Broth- ¢v)—Allen Bennet. Lawrence Washington (George's Ildest Brother)—Ierman Mathias. Mrs. Lawrence Washington— Cladys Davis. Mary Cary (Cousin of Lord Fair- fax)—Beatrice Tyner. George Fairfax—Ballard Bradley Admiral Vernon—Donald Conant. Fritz (Companion and Friend of Lord Fairfax)—Henry Conibear. Willle Grey Galloway—Hunters. George Tibbals—Boston Courler Mary Bland (Friend of George)— ‘Ipine Richardson. Martha Dandrideze (Afterward \artha Custis Washington, Wife of George Washington)—Addie Balley. Sallie (Billie’s Sweatheart)—Dor- ris Mayes. Aunt Shady (negro Mammy at Mt. Vernon)—Grace Murrell. Aunt Dinah—Evalyn Adams. Aunt Chloe—Velma Elliott. Uncle Remus (Butler at Mt. Ver- nen)—Joe Holbrook. Tickets for sale at the Red Cross Phdirmacy. Admission 15¢, 25¢ and 35e¢. LUMBER G0, | NEW TREAT ARE SENTENCED! WITH JAPAN ALL GET HEAVY FINES AND|THIS IS THE PLAN WHICH THE TERY'S FROM ONE TO TWO ADMINISTRATION NOW HAS YEARS IN THE PEN. UP ITS SLEEVE. Were Cenvicted for Fraudulent Use|This Is Not Satisfactory, Hewever, to Either Republicans or of the Mails in Connection With & Land Scheme. Demosrats By Associuted Press.) Washington, April 29.—Secretary Bryan’s proposition to the Califor- nian Legislature to suspend the pas- sage and application of the anti- Japanesc legislation until the pres- ident has had an opportunity to ne- gotiate a mew treaty with Japan, is believed to represent ultimate con- cession which the administration is willing to make in deference to pub- lic feeling in California., The sec- retary's statement that in the event of the passage of such legislation he would feel obliged to do everything pessible to minimizo the ill feelinzs that may be aroused is regarded as warking the purpose of the govern- went to become an intervenor with the Japancse in any suit they may bring to nullify the action of the Legislature, President Wilson and John Basset Moore, counselor for the State de- partment, conferred for more than an hour today considering the pros- pects of framing a new treaty satis- factory to California and Japan within a reasonable time. (By Associated Press.) Philadelphia, April 29.—The con- victed promoters of the Internation- al Lumber and Development Co. wera denled a new trial in the Fedefal Court today Ly Judge Wilmer. John B. Markley and lsiam Miller, of Chj- cago, promoters, were fined $10,000 exch and sentenced to fifteen months imprisonment. William I, Armstrong, Jr., of Philadelphia, former busincss man- ager, and Charles R. McMahon, scc- iciary, were ecach fined $200 and two years in prison. Alford G. Stewart, of Mason City, Iewa, a director, Was fined $1,000 and one year in jail. The men had used the malls and newspaper advertisements to sell stock in Mexican property, and thereby defrauded persons out of lurge sums of moncy. MORE THAN 20.000 CARS CITRUS FRUITS SHIPPED. Jacksonville, April 29.—To last Saturday, 21,423 solid carloads of I'lorida citrus fruits had ben shipped cut of the State, and they were still moving at the rate of 452 carloads per week, with a rapidly decreasing slipment expected for each week now until the close of the season. Fifty thousand barrels of potatoes have so far been shipped from Hast- ings alone of the new crop to last Saturday, and there are 50,000 omre barrels to go out within the next two weeks, moving now at the rate of thirty carloads a day. On the 10th of May, the first car- lcad of watermelons from the13,000 acres now growing in the Galnes- ville and Ocala district, will be started north, and by the 25ith of the onth they will be oving in train- icads JUNIORS DELIVERED THEIR] | ORATIONS LAST NIGHT A large and much interested au-gtime and putting them to proper dicnce gathered at the Auditorium juse. lust night to witness the first of “Optimism” was the subject of an the series of entertainments mark-|inspiring and well-delivered address ing commencement week. The oc-|by Miss Gladys Wilson, who coun- casion was the rendition of the Jun-secled a cheerful outlook upon life as ior Orations, and the members of the | oue of the most important elements class of 1914 acquitted themselves {n | of success. a way that gave promise of a splen- The title of Miss Maggie Bryant's ¢id lot of graduates mext year. oration was “Diving for Pearls,” The program was opened with an|and she very cleverly portrayed the oration on “Push and Pluck and | possibilities of finding those condi- Perseverance,” by Miss Helen Conli-|ticns most to be desired among the bear, who convincingly demonstrat- | commonplace things of life. cd the necessity of thece things in Discussing “The Thermometer of order to achieve success. Miss Con-| L.fe,” Miss Esther licath drew an ihear's address was able and well-|izgenious paraliel between a real pepared, and made an excellent im- | thermometer and the imaginary ona oresion, despite the fact, as stated that records life's failures and suc- by the principal, that this was her}cceses, tiret public address. Mr. Will Hetherington spoke on Miss Georgia Lanier followed,!tke “Evolution of American Pa- with a well-worded and plealanllyl triotism,” showing that the fires of delivered essay on “The Bulancu‘ralriolism still burn as brightly in Sheet,” in which she pointed out the the hearts of our people as in the importance of making all our days of the Revolutionary heroes. thoughts and actions on the right| Jir. Lloyd Hooks gave an oration side. cn the “March of Progress,” in “Hitch Your Wagon to a Star,”|which he reviewed the great was the counsel of Miss Viola Pow-|achievements of reccnt decades, and ¢ll, who impressed upon her hearers|dweit on the wonderful forward the desirability of having lofty aims| movement of humanity in modern 2nd aspirations in life, and the im-|times. His splendid effort clcsed the pertance of a definite purpose or|eiening’s program. gcal for one’s ambitions. Interspersed between the orations Miss Lula Maynes took “Home”|tere plano solos by Misses Mary as her theme, and handled this fa-| Weaver, Bessie Templeton, Hazel miliar and beautiful subject In x!Ormsby and Jessle Mae Willlams and very graceful and eloquent manner |a duet by Misses Viola Powell and “Climb” was the inspiring title} “.ma Powell. ard keynote of Miss Georzia Fan- Where all—spcakers and musi- rin’s address, and her excellent de-|clans—did so well, it would be un- livery gave added effect to words|frir to single out any individual par- cziculated to arouse enthusiasm and | ticipant for special mention. There ambition. was not one but deserved unstinted Miss Annfe Cargill Mayes took lnr| prajee, and the entire affair reflected her topie “Little by Little,” show-|credlt upon each person connected inz that great things are accom-with, upon the school and the splen- plished from emall beginnincs, and'did facuity whese conscientious and demonstrating the importance of ' falthful work was shown in the pro- Dissatiefied With Bryan's Proposition, (By Assoclated Press.) Sacramento, April 29.—With the sentiment of the progressive Repub- lican majority in towns on the anti- allen land lezislation virtually unchanged by the representations of Sceretary of State Bryan on behalf iof President Wilson, the California Legislature faced today its second broadside argument. Dissatlsfaction cver the principal plan advanced by Secretary Bryan that the matter be settled by diplomatic negotiations in a new treaty was expressed both Ly Republicans and Democrats. conserving the precious atoms of-ficiency of these puplia »~ B o & i dey delivered the keys of the fortress ot Scutari to King Nicholas. STILL PLAN TO “BUTT IN.” P (By associaced Press.) Vienna, April 29.—The Austro- Hungarian government is dissatistiad 2t the failure of ambassadors to in- itiate a decisive action agains: Mon- tenegro and contiruss preparations for independent action, TARIFF BILL BEING READ. (By Asscciated Press.) Washington, April 29-—The House today bezan reading the Lemocratic tariff revision bill, paragraph by peragraph, Many members will speak, The Republicans and Pro- greesives will offer amendments, as will the ways and mcans committee majority also, Consideration of the bill in the louse itself will be brief, following its adoption by the com- mittea of the whole. 1) ACTION TAKEN 0N PURE SHOE BILL TODAY Meagure Was Discussed in the Houre Before Packed House This Morning, (J. Hugh Reese.) Tallahaesee, Fla., April 29.—(Spe- cial)—An uproarious sgession of the Ilouse was held this morning last- ing for two hours when Mapoles pure shoe bill came up as a special or- der. All manner of foolish amend- ments were proposed which made the fun fast and furious for quite a whilee. When the author was in- vited to address the House on the merits of the measure the galleries were packed. Mapoles defcnded his bill as the most important to the laboring clasees of any presented at this session and declared an immenso lobby had been gathered to defeat it. The bill was indefinitely postponed. PLAN TO INCREASE ARMY ENLISTMENTS. Washington, April 29.—1he aver- age American will not enlist in the army and mortgage his future for| a long time. This is evidenced by tbe practical failure of the new re- cruiting law passed by the last Con- gress. Four months operation of the law has resulted in an average en- listment and re-enlistment of 2,100 men, which is a material loss as compared with the operation cf the cld law providing for enlistment for tkrec years. Secretary Garrison {8 expected to use this fact to reinforce the recommendation for a further amendment to the law to provide for atwo year term of cnlistment and for the creation of an independent re- serve, SUES THE CITY FOR $25,000. Daytona, April 29.—The city of Daytona has been sued for $25,000 damages by B. F. Lee, formerly tick- et agent of the Florida East Coast rallway, who alleges that he was injured in falling over & barbed wire acroes the sidewalk on Volusia ave- rue, west of the rallroad tracks, some time ago. FLAGLER REPORTER BETTER. West Palm Beach, April 29.— Henry M. Flazler, who has been ill kere for several months, was report- el much jmproved today. He i3 now able to take regular nourish- ment and has taken no medicine for four days. LOST THE MONEY GAMBLING. Baltimore, April 29—Alexander J. Gculey, 67 years, of Augusta, Ga., vas arrested here charged with mis- ppropriation of $70,000, belongianx ‘o the cstate of the late George E Kernaghan, of which he was trustee. Gouley sald he had lost the monev gambling and was willing to go back ard take his punishment. CONE UP NOW WILL GO OVER UNTIL THE DE- CEMBER SESSION OF CONGRESS. At That Time It Will Also Be De- cided Whether American Ships Will Pay Toll, (By Associated Press.) Washington, April 29.—The Sene ate canal committee tocday decided to put over to the regular December scesion of Congress all questions ra- garding the Panama canal tolls, ine ciuding the Root amendment to re- peal the free passage provision. BOARD OF TRATE NOTXS FROM THE SECRETARY'S OFICE. Quite a number have responded to the invitation to have their names Ircluded in the Classitied Business Directory of the Bourd of Trude to be: published ncxt montr, It will be a geod advertizsement for the mem- ber and algo for the city. The Board ef Trade is one of the most impertant Lusiness interests in the city. The secretary is, for all practical purpoges, the administrae tivo oflicer, but he must bkave the - hearty co-operation of the ‘members skip or his efforts can only result in Just what can be accomplished by ono Individual doing his level best. A growing dispocition to let the sece retary do everything ouzht to give place to an enthusiastic interest on the part of every member. The ree sult would be a sultiplication of ef~ fort and a consequent multiplication of achievement. It is very refreshing from timo to time, to have a working man, ree colving only day's wazes, come into the ofice and say: “I want to pay up my dues and help, co far as [ can, to build up the town.” It I8 also very disccuraging to have ane other man, the employer of the ond ahove referred to, say, when ape proached for a little old dollar fop a month’s dues: *“I ean't afferd it.” Truly a tug of war but just as truly to the ultimate disadvantare of the t:ight-wad who, in ll')‘ill'!‘l(l save a dollar, {8 losing moro dollars than he knows of. Tet this be the question of each nember: “If every member of the Luakeland Doard of Trade was just like me, what kind of a Iloard of Trade would our Board be?” Dou't forzet the mecting on Frie cay night. A. J. HOLWORTIY, : Secretary. COTTON CORPORTION MOVES HEADQUARTERS TO DALLAS, (By Associated Press,) Dallas, April 29.—The decicion to move the headquarters of the Southe ern States Cotton corporation from facon, Ga., to Dallas was made last night at a meeting of the steckholds crs. Today's prosram of the cotton convention held in connecticn witd tke meeting Included addresses by Alfred Aldrich und J. L. McLaurig, 0° South Carolina. WILL BAR BANKERS Members of the House Interested in Banks May Not Serve on Committee. (By Associated .Press.) Washington, April 29.—A resolue tien to bar members of the House iae terested in banks from gerving oa tke bdanking currency committse during the preparation of the cure rency reform legislation, was introe duced today by Represcntative Linde berzh, of Minnesota. DENIED ULTIMATUM *" HAD BEEN SENT, (By Assoclated Press.) Lendon, April 29.—The British government today denied it had seat an uitimatum for the urzent dewan{ for payment of Guatemala’s iudehte cdness, the bulk of which has besa owing for twenty-five yeara. THE LAKELAND EVENING TELEGRAM 4 ¥ 1] A 4 183 : x; e 1 | CE ] .,: e L ' b