Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, May 14, 1913, Page 1

PUBLISHED IN THE BEST TOWN IN THE BEST PART O LOME I 07 BE ONIDED You A RECEIVED A SETBACK WHEN ATTORNEY GENERAL el GAVE OPINION. clers Such a Plan ‘Unconstity. tional and Measure Is Now Dead Issue: 27 (Ly Associated i - Tallahassee, May 14.—The plan to vide Florida into two States and add two Democratic United States nators recéived & setback today hen the attorney general gave his inion thdt ‘the plan is, unconsti. tional. He meets the West Vir. nia precedent by saying it was a r time measure but unconstitu- pnal. Governor's Office a Busy Place. Tallahassee, Fla,, May 14.—Tal- bt Wlitticld, secretary to Governor ammell, a most considerate offi- 1, being especially nice to the pspiyer men any time any infor- ation is desirec from the gover- r's office, Mr. Whitfield is ready to o0p his work and look the matter p. It is getting to be pretty stren- us these days in the executive's fiice for many bills are coming in br siguature and with the rush of utinc busidess, it makes it neces. ry that they both be on the job priy aud late. President Woodrow Wilson has a ible in Senator J. B. Johnson, of ive Oak, and it is not a remote re- mblance either for their prominent pws are almost identical in conteur. hey are about one size and appar- itly of equal age although Senator n’s hair is not quite so tinged ith gray as' is the president’s. Sen- tor Johnston is chairman of the pmmittee on legislative expenses ud he remarked when receiving the Prointment that he intended to nduct this session on # most eco- omical basis and he is. Little ex- © lelp can be seen around the up- er house. Very few snaps were arded out and the stemographers Lointed are kept busy all the time. ! is true some senators slip a lit- e personal correspondence in every 0w and then but the most of their ierk is confined to legitimate ste. czraphy. They claim that is Pres- ient Wilson’s style with his em- loyes which gives us another indi- lion of their similarity. Senator ohnston may never be president of he United States, but he is making most excellent representative from e Seventeenth district and is often d to preside when President rane has other things to do. ry State’s New Districts. The State, under the redistricting i1l is divided into four congres- are ‘onal districts, as follows: First District. the J-: Pasco ‘eSoto Hernando atee Citrus | olk Sumter } lillshorough Lake inellas Seminole l Second District. baker Marion amilton Levy lumbig Lafayette uwanng. Tavlor radfora Madison lachua Jefterson Third District. . Holmes ‘adsden Washington Wakulla . Walton Liberty Santa Rosa Franklin Escambia ‘alhoun Bay Jackson bk Fourth District. 2dg Putnam Palm Beach St. Johns St Lucie Cley Sceola Duval rd Duval 0_ nge Nassau Volusia Monroe DEPOT AT OCOEE BURNED. Orlando, May 12.—The Atlantic Coast Line depot st Ocoee was de- f70ved by fire at 6:30 last Thursday "'"ht, during a heavy rain storm. © loss is estimate? at $6,000. RIOA WILL | THE LAKELAND EVENING TELEGRAM SWITCHMEN MEET IN HOUSTON. Houston, Texas, May 14,—The bi- ennial gession of the Switchmen'’s Union of North America began here today. Practically all of the dis- tricts of the Uniteq States, Canada and Mexico are represented in the thousand delegates attending the rueeting. Much of the discussion will center around equitable wages, Working hours and general labor conditions affccting switchmen tn HEAYY PEALTY FR A JoHiS May Get Five Years Imprisonment or $10,000 Fine or Both, (By Associated Press.) Chicago, May 14.—“The convic- ticn of Jack Johnson, the negro bugilist, last night for the violation o the white slave law, is the forc- runner of laws in all States forbid- ding miscegenation,” declared As. sistant United States Attorney Park. in, Johnson's prosecutor. Johnson was convicted on seven counts, the maximum penalty for which is five years or a $10,000 fine, or both. SENINOLE COUNTY OFFICERS NAMED FOR GOVERNOR. Sanford, May 14.-—A call was re. ceived here by the members of the Democratic executive committee from the governor, ordering them t» assemble and devise ways and means to hold a primary election for the purpose of selecting ofticers for the various positions as provided for by law to manage the aifairs of Seminole county, or send in a list of names the various persons to fill the said places. The committee was called to or. ang the reading of the gover- s call was proceeded with and of s was followed by a general dis- cussion by laymen present as well as After various mat- ters of a trivial nature had been thrashed out a list of names was submitted to the committee for the:r recommendation to Governor Tram- r:ell for appointment to the various offices as follows: County Commissioners...J, T. Me- Lain, Geneva; B. G. Smith, Oviedo; 1. P. Hagen, Markham; C. W. Ents. Longwood, and Frank L. by the members, minger, Woodruff, Sanford. School Board—D. L. Thrasher, sanford; S. C. Dickson, Longwood; J. Tilden Jacobs, Chuluota Clerk Circuit Court——E. A, Doug. las, Oviedo. Tax Assessor--T. K. Bates, Sau- ford. Tax Collector-—W. R. Healy, Long- wood B. Jones, Oviedo. L. M. Rehbind- Treasurer——J County Surveyor er, Geneva. Courty Judgze-—B. F. Whitner, Sr., Sanford. Superintendent (¢ DuBoise, Sanford. Superintendent Public Instruction T. W. Lawton, Oviedo. Sheriff—C. M. Hand, Sanford. Qchonl Trustees, Sanford District _pB. F. Whitner, Jr., L. R. Phillip, ¢. R. Walker It was then moved that the names cibmitted by the committee of coun- tv division, be sent to Governor 'I:rr'mmv‘ll. with request for their immediate appointment, which was dene. After the business of the meeting was completed, Mayor Spen- cer, for and in behalf of the Com. mercial club, invited the members of the executive board to be the guests of the club for dinner at the San. ford House. which {nvitation was duly accepted. PSR DMPANY WILL NOT RECOGNIZE UNION (By ciated Press.) Cincinnati, May 14.__The city au. thorities anticipated serious trouble the announcement of | company who refuses to the unin striking street The company made rt this morning to since the tie-up on Sat. cars started from the ded by police, and po- lice and d ives were stationed along the route, all of whom were ordered to fight fire with fire. Registration—H. | today follc urday. barns gurro! LAKELAND, FLORIDA, WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 1913, SUFFRAGETTES INVESTIGATING OENT BOMB [THEFT OF PLANS 10 MAGISTRATE!CF DREADNOUGHT COURT OFFICER'S PRESENCE OF MIND SAVED MANY FROM BEING KILLED, Three Other Bombs Were Found in a Coach of a Passenger Car, (By Associated Press.) London, May 14.—A bomb ad. dressed to Henry Curtis Bennett, magistrate bearing charges agains: suffragette leaders, was delivered by a postman at Bow street court today. A court officer threw it in a pail of water. The bomb was arranged for explosion if it struck. THREE BOMBS FOUND ON A TRAIN. (By Associated Press.) London, May 14.—Three suffra- gette bombs were found today in o car of a passenger train between Kingston-on-the-Thames and Lon- don. An explosion was prevented by the conductor. This is the third cutrage on the Southwestern Rail. way in two months. JAX WILL ASK LEGISLATURE FOR APPROPRIATION TO ENTERTAIN. VETERANS. Jacksonville,"May 14.—It will cost something like $40,000 to entertain the United Confederate Veterans at the 1914 annual encampment. Jack- conville has invited the veterans to teleet this city for the next conven. tion, and expects to win on the floor of the conventin in Chattanooga. When the joint convention commit- tee of the Board of Trade and Hotel Men's Association met this morning it was decidéd to present a resolution to the Legislature asking that body that Jacksonville would raise a like wmount for the entertainment of the veterans of Dixie in 1914, This has been the plan followed by the different cities which have en- tertained the veterans for years past. Georgia, Arkansas and other States have made similar provisions for the comfort of the old soldiers, and the committeemen decided that Florida would be glad to do as uch. It is probable tihat M. D. Johnson, chair- man of the joint committee, will car- Ty the resolution to Tallahassce with- in the next few days and work for its passage by the solons. SN CONFESSED T0 HURDERING FATHER They Declared They Were Driven o Action: by Parent’s Cruelty. (Ry Associated Press.) Douglas, Ariz., May 14.—Otto and Fred Watson, aged 19, and 21, to-’ day confessed to murdering their fa- NO FOREIGN NATION IS AT PRES- ENT CONNECTED WITH THE SUSPECTS. It Is Thought That Losses Are the Result of the Carelessness of Clerks. (By Associited Press) Washington, May 14.-—Detectives investigating the theft of the wiring pians of the Dreadnought Pennsyl. vania declared today that the publi- cation of a “leak” will probably hamper the investigations. At pres. ent clues do not directly connect any foreign nation with the suspects. A number of the plans and documents concerning American vessels and ar- maments have been missing recently. Military officials are alarmed and scme believe the losses are the re- sult of clerks’ carelessness. They declare none of the missing papers contained military secrets. The sec- ond set. of the Pennsylvania's plans were stolen between March 22 and 24, These were a duplicate of the plans stolen on March 4. INSTALLING NEW CATTLE DIPPING VATS. Gainesville, May 14.—Professor C. I.. Willoughby, of the Collégc of Agriculture, spent Saturday in Ma- rion county looking after the instal- lution of new cattle dipping vats and the formation of a live stock club for Marion county, with J. L. Ed- wardg, of Ocala, as president. Mon- day, Professor Willoughby was in Dade City, addressing a meeting of stock men at the court house, and orsanizing a county club for Pasco, \Wednegday morning a demonstration o! cattle dipping was hold at Van Epoel's dairy farm near Tampa, and a club‘organized for Hillsboro coun. ty, with Judge I". M. Robles as presi- dent. Professor Willoughby returned to Galnesville Thursday. Complete plans have been perfect- cd in Miami for the entertaining ot one hundred and fifty or more phy- sicians who will attend the Florida State Medical convention in that city on the 14th, 15th and 16th of this month. The gocial program is very complete and the visitors will be roy- ally entertained. WHOLESALE KILLIG B/ AGED MAN Killed Wife, Daughter, Wounded Son- in-Law, and Cut His Own Throat. (By Associuted Press.) Sparta, W May 14.—William togue, aged 70, beat his wife to death with a poker, fatally shot his ! lle-herihp of St. Patrick’s Chapter, MASONS GO ABROAD. New York, May 14.—The entire No. 145, Royal Arch Masons, of To- ronto, Canada, left here today for Europe, carrying with them the fam- ous “traveling triangle,” which I8 being sent on a journey to the Royal Arch Jurisdictions of the World. The arch is a magnificent piece, of soliu geld. It will make a ceremonial ap- pearance at every Royal Arch Juris. diction in Europe and will be re. with turned to Toroato, Canada, elaborate ceremonies. PSTOL DUL “DIERA 6L One Man Dead and Another Fatally Injured as a Result. (By Associated Press.) Columbus, Ga., May 14.—In a pis- tol duel at Girard, Ala., last night, H. C. Elliott was killed and W. B, Perry was probably wounded fataly. Advices received here say that Perry end Mary Lou Webster are the al- leged cause of the Duel. Both have Leen arrested. UNDERTAKERS" MEETING AT JACKSONVILLE. Jacksonville, May 14.-—Delegates trom all sections oi the State were present at the Board of Trade audi- torium this morning when William ' Cooper, Jr., of this city, opened the scventeenth annual convention ot the Florida Funeral Directors’ As- gociation, of which he is president. There are nearly forty delegates present, and sessions will continue tkrough Friday morning. Mayor William 8. Jordan wel- comed the delegates on behalf of the city, and facetiously remarked that Laving been ill with indigestion for akout a week, he had feared he would be waited upon by an undertaker, instead of waiting upon them. He said that he much preferred to neet the undertakers collectively than singly, and then gave the dele- F THE BEST STATE No. 164 oARP SPEECH /(N SENATE ON LABOR QUESTION CAPITAL AND LABOR ARRAYED AGAINST EACH OTHER OVER LABOR BILL. McRae Appointed Commissoiner of Agriculture by Governor—Oth- er Newsy Notes, (By J. Hugh'Reese.) _ Tallahassee, May 14.—Johnstom delivered a severe speech in the Sen- ate this morning on the labor com- mission bill in which he denounced the efforts or organized labor to get through special legislation. He said that while denying that they ever .adked for anything, that a lobby ad been maintained in Tallahassee since the beginning of the sessiom. He sald every interest was represent- ed here except the farmers, lle saw no justice in nursing one class along at the expense of another. In a sharp debate, which has last- ed all day, labor and capital were arrayed against cach other over the bill to establish a Qureau of labor statistics. [Finlayson, opposing the Lill offered wn amendment to place the operations proposed in the bill under the commissioner of agricul. ture, which was defeated. An amend. ment by Davis to preveut the ape pointment of the comissioner, pro- vided under the bill, from being a stockholder in a corporation or a member of a labor union, was adopt- ed. Several angry colloquies ensued. Zim said that Finlayson was not at kcart in favor of his amendment, which the latter denied by saying that was “absolutely untrue.” The governor today appointed W. A McRaé commissioner of agricul- ture to gucceed himself in office on account of a technical error setes the freedom of the city, and raid he hoped they would enjoy themselves while here. MAY UNITE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES AT ASSEMBLY. (Ly Asgociated Press.) Atlanta, May 14.—Delegates to the joint Presbyterian assembly, wkhich begins a ten days’ session here tomorrow morning, discussed evang- 'elism, seminaries and missions in the pre.assembly counference today. The delegates are discussing the union of tke North and Southern United As- cciated Reformed churches, SHRINERS ELECT OFFICERS. By Ass.ciated Press.) Dallas, May 14.—The selection of the next convention city and election cf officers was the principal busi. ress of the closing session today ot the Shriners’ convention. The only contest was over the imperial outer qiard. ¥ Other oflicers move up con- tecutively, annually, William W, Ir- win, of Wheeling, is to be imperial potentate, and Ernest Cutts, of Sa- ther, William Watson, a ranchman,| daughter and wounded her husband, vannah, imperial captain guard. ot account of his cruelty. CURRENCY LEGISLATION TO BE DISCUSSED (Ly Associated Press ) | Washington, May 14.—Confer.; erces between the president and leaders of the house and Senate on the currency legislation are expected next week. It is understood that the draft bill does not provide for guar- antee bank deposits. Bryan has fav- ored asset currency issued through banks, which was contemplated as a provigion of the bill. PINEAPPLE CROP GOOD. — Prospects are good for an unusual- Iy fine pineapple crop in the section in and around Punta Gorda. Punta Gorda stands alone in the production of fancy pineapples. Attention is given chlefly to the smooth Cayenne variety, which are grown under shed and are not to be compared with the small pines that are grown in the open in other parts of the State. The acreage in watermelons at Sor- rento will very much exceed all pre- vious records. Guy Wilson Wilgon, and then cut his own throat, dying beside his wiie| SUFFRAGETTES HAVE today. Hogue was angered over family affairs. LARGE WHOLESALE HOUSE FOR FORT LAUDERDALE,:tutional The new concrete building which erected In Fort -Lauderdale, and which will be used by a large whole. sale and retall flour, feed, hay and grain establishment, is nearing com- pletion. A new dock has just been completed along the river front op. ‘pusite the store, from which grain, etc., will be loaded 6n the boatg ply- ing between Fort Lauderdale and Lake Okeechobee. —— In the election held in Dunnellon recently to decide whether or not the town ghould bond for $50,000, the vote was fifty-four for bonds, three | DUNNELLON VOTES FOR BONDS. | FRIENDS AT CAPITAL. (By Assoclated Press.) Washington, May 14.—Chamber. lain’s resolutions proposing a consti- amendment giving women the ballot, was ordered favorably re- two-story, reinforced| ported today by the Senate woman is being| suffrage committee. CURRENGY FREE .. - FROM BAGTERN (By Assoclated Press.) Washington, May 14.—United States currency is free from bacteria, brought about by McRae’s failure to file bond in accord with the letter of the law. Advisory opinion of the Supreme Court says that under the circumstances the oflfice must ‘‘be ded clared vacant."” Political Bees in Several Bonnets. (By J. Hugh Recse.) Tallahassee, Fla.,, May 14.-—This seesion of the Legislature scems to be something of an incubator for po. litical honors but the hatching pow- er is going to want after the mem- bers return to their several homes. One day it is John P. Stokes, of 0s. Cambia, for the next governor, then Governor Trammell for the next sen- ator, followed closely by William Mapoles, of Walton, for gubernator- ial honors. R. R. Tomlin was prom- inently mentioned for railroad com- missioner and the two Rs in his front name may be significant, wha knows? John Detwiler for fish commission. er, Senator Arthur E. Donegan for Trammell's successor and Senator Hines, of Tampa, to succeed Attor- ney General West and everywhere little bees are stirring. Of course, it is well known that the members had vothing to do with these rumors, just admiring friends started the ball rolling. Preeident Drane of the Senate has been in the lime ligkt { for governor also, but as past his. tery has recorded very few elections have taken place while the Legisla« ture s in session. It has been understood for some time that a little friction ensueq bee !iWetn the governor and Secretary McRae of the agricultural depart- ment but the chlef executive showed a high order of grace wen he stated the other day that the relations be. tween him and Mr, McRae would ia no wise influence him when it came to looking after the bond neglect of the secretary. The latter has filed his bond but it may be necessary tm; declares Dr. W. C. Rucker, of the!the governor to appoint him unless public health service. The Ink used| Attorney General West rules differe in printing proves almost a perfect|ently. ~ germicide. It I8 probable that a three-story brick hotel will be erected in Winter against. The object of the issue Is t)} Haven in the fall. purchase the electric light plant and waterworks, pave the main business ’ Nearly four miles of ————— ¥ BAPTIST CONVENTION OPENED THIS AFTERNOON. (By Asenciated Press) St. Louls, May 14.—The Southern sidewalks| Baptist convention meets here this street with brick and put in a com-| have been laid in Largo during the! afternoon. Reports of home and for- plete sewerage system. rast few months, eign mission boards are optimistie.