Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, June 2, 1913, Page 1

THE LAKELAND EVENIN » TELEGF PUBLISHED IN THE BEST TOWN IN THE BEST PART OF THE BEST STATE LAKELAND, FLORIDA, MONDAY, JUNE 2, 1313, IFLORIDA WEL 'EflLLEl] (04 DI | l l f VOLUME oL COMMISSION FORM FOR STATE BEING VOTED ON THIS IS HARDLY EXPECTED TO PASS BUT LEADERS SAY IT WILL. Good Roads Advocates Have Some Logcs That Something May Be Done. (By J. Hugh Reese.) Tallahassee, Fla.,, June 2.—Good roads advocates were helped some- what out of their gloom over the failure to pass any sort of good rads legislatin so far when Goldstein’s bill providing for a Siate road com- missioner at a salary of $3,000 tailed of iudeuniie postponement by & vote of 34 to 21% This is taken to mean a test vole and that if the bill passes it is absolutely the only hode to pass anv hing looking to the or- ganization ol a good roads system. A constittional emendment sub- wiiting the matier Of a State com- mission form of government will be voted on probably this afternoon. lt is not lclicved that it will pass through. Some of the leaders hold that they have the necessary vote. The House adoptedl a shirtslteve resolution this morning and have Leen working with coats off but sill in confusion wih the speaker ham- mering for order all the while. Tallubassce, Fla.,, June 2.—Em- mett Wilson, congressman, and gen= «eral good looking young man drifted into to Tallahassee today and his re- ception was most cordial. He is on the Adonis order and already talk is|. being heard concerning his being United States senator. Of course that is all complimentary but it helps. Emmett is not puffed up over his job and does not pretend to be above the other people. He is gra- ciousness personified and the folks whko met him in Tallahassee were just as pleaced to meet the lad from the west end of the State as was Mr. Wilson. He 4id not do any talking; maybe he had a mission while the Legislature is in session but unlike most juveniles, he does not develon to loquaciousness. When Harry Goldstein's general revenue bill came up in the Senate tenight, Senator J. B. Johnson was 80 interested that he took the part of reading clerk and stood up during E the entire session reading the sec- tions and amendments. Mr. John- scn has his eye on cash box of the State and meant by his actions that ke was not going to leave anything unturned to keep the exchequer in- violate. There will be more heard of that man Johnson who looks like President Wilson of the U. 8. A. Russell’s long deferred medical bill came up in House Saturday, it provides for no distinction in the ex- amination, permitting ostcopatbs, al- lopaths, homeopaths and all other paths to practice as they are best qualifiel. There has been consider- &£ble discussion about the measure but it is expected that it will pass the House as it has merit in it. If there was ever a more wanton wacte of time in the history of Flor- ida legislation, it occurred Saturday morning, just about noon when the citrus fruit bill came up for passage. Amendments, perliamentary In- quiries, and points of order were raised by every member who was concerned in the passage of the bill. Floyd moved one minute that they would adjourn at 12:31 and then came Chris Asosta with a motion that they cease proceedings at 12:33 and so the foolishness went on. NEWETT HAD TO PAY ROOSEVTLT ONLY SIX CENTS Marquette, Mich., June 2,—Col- onel Theodore Roosevelt Saturday won his libel suit against Geo. A. Newett, who charged the Colonel with drunkenness, and having waived damages after the defendants had uttered a retraction,the jury award- ed the nominal damages of six cents provided in such eases by the laws of Michigan. Each party to the suit ill have to pay his own expenses. Judge Flannigan instructed the ury to bring in a verdict for the plaintiff, which they did without eaving their seats. The Colonel left or Chicazo and the east at 5:30 o'clock Saturday evening, less than wo hours after the conclusion of he case. MEMBERS OF FOUR HOUSE COMMITTEES NAMED. Washington’ June 2.—The names of the Democrats selected by the ways and means committeé¢ on the four house committees were present- ed today to the caucus for ratifica- tion. The administration will insist nn Glass of Virginia being chairman of the banking currency committee, which will frame the currency meas- ure. Nine new Democrats were placed on the currency committee, CLairmanships given were Hughes of Georgia, education; Shackelford of Missour{ good roads; Lewis of Mary- land, labor; Hobson, of Alabama, re- mains at the head of naval affairs. BRITISH POET LAUREATE DIED THIS MORNING. (By Asscciated Press.) London, June 2.—Alfred Austin and seventy-seven British poet lau- reates since 1896 Aied here today. FORMER MAGON MAY8R GUILTY OF CONTEMPT SRS Ruling handed Down as Outcome of Mayor’s Criticism of Judge Speer. Macon, June 2.—Former Mayor W, A Huff was today adjudged guilty of contempt of court by Federal Judge W. I, Grunsb. Huff wrote letters to I'ederal Judge Emory Speer criticis- ing Speer for his action in Huff's bankruptey case. TOY CANNON TAKEN FROM BOY'S STOMACH. (By Assoclated Press.) Chicago, June 2.—Physicians yes- terday removed a toy cannon an inch and a half long from the stomach of Coleman O’Shaughlessy, aged thres, who swallowed it on Memorial Day. LAKELAND'S DAIRIES PASS GOOD INSPECTION. Mr. R. 1. Gordon, chief of pure food department of Tampa, was in Lake- land Saturday making tuberculin tests of two of our local dairies. It is gratifying to know that these two dairies operated by Mr. Swindell and Mr. Brannen, were found free from tubercular cows. The accuracy of this test can be depended upon, as Mr. Gordon has had extensive experience in the Tampa territory and is known to be conscientious in his work. We are informed that this test was made at the request of owners of the local dairies, they bearing the ex- pense of same. AGED MAN TO WALK 1,500 MILES New York, June 2.—Edward Pay- son Weston, aged seventy-five, start- ed today on a fifteen hundred mile walk to Minneapolis and expects to reach that city on Aug. 2. MR. SPARLING'S BODY SHIPPED NORTH YESTERDAY Mr. J. M. Sparling’s body was shipped yesterday to the family’s old home in Independence, Iowa, accom- ranied by Mrs. Sparling and Mrs. Fleming. Lakeland Post, G. A. R, of which Mr. Sparling was an hon- ored member, had charge of the body Letween the residence and the train, there being no services held here. A large number of sorrowing friends assembled at the train and many beautiful flowers attested to the high esteem in which this good man was held. A fine Christian man, a gentleman ol highest character .and one whom all admired and respected, has been removed to the realms above, and in bis passing the bereaved relatives have the deepest sympathy of all. FALSE TEETH WILL NOT BE 50 POPULAR Young Lady Became Tickled ani Swallowed a Tooth and Died. (By Asscciated Press.) Chicago, June 2.—Angelina Cchef- er, aged twenty, choked to death las nizht on a false tooth which became loosened when she laughed heart- iiy at a joke told by her fiance. REPRESENT ONGOMMITIE SPARKMAN AGAIN RE-ELECTED AS CHAIRMNAN RIVERS AND HARBORS COMMITTEE. Wilson, Clark and L'Engle Assigned on Various Com- mittees. (By Assoclatod Press.) Washington, June 2.—The Demo- cratic House caucus oday assigned the Florida congressmen to the foi- lowing committees: Sparkman, clhairman of the rivers and harbors Wilson on the banking Clatk on grounds committee; and currency committee; the public buildings ana committee; L'Engle on alcoholic traf- fice in District of Columbia. U. C. V. MEETING a HELD ON SATURDAY. Lakeland Camp No. 1543, U.C. V., met in their hall at 10 o’clock a. m., Suturday, J. D. Allen, commander in the chair. The mecting opened with prayer by Comrade McMullen, Tiae record of the last meeting was read and adopted. On motion Comrades J. A, Cox, T. J. McMullen and J. L, Mc- (‘lelland were appointed as' a commit- tee to prepare a resolution condemn- irg the attempt to pass a law requir- ing all pensioners to be a memebr in sood standing in a camp of the U, C. V. the committee was instructed to prepare the resolutions and send a copy to our senator and each of our| tine, Key West, Punta Gorda, Boca representatives, and have them pub-{ Grande, Tampa (including Port Tam- lished in the Lakeland Telegram. Lakeland, Fla., May 31, 1913. Hall of Lakeland Camp of United Conferderate Veterans. Whereas, We have hecrd that an emendment to the Pension law is vow pending in the Senate and that said amendment provides that no Confederate soldier shall have a pen- sion unless he first becomes a mem- ver of some camp of United Confed- erate Veterans. Whereas, The U. C. V. is a volun- tary organization and while we love it and would be glad to have every worthy old soldier to join it, yet, we are bitterly opposed to any form of compulsion to secure membership: hence we cannot favor any legisla- tion that would deprive any old com- rade of his personal rights, and force him to do something contrary to his wishes. Therefore, Be it resolved by Lake- land Camp No. 1453 U.C. V,, that we most emphatically denounce the proposed amendment as unjust, un- called for and tyrannical, and further be it Resolved that a copy of these reso- lutions be furnished our senator and to each of our representatives in Tal- iahassee with the earnest request that each and all of them use ail honorable means to defeat this in- iquitous measure. J. A. COX, T. J. McMULLEN, J. A, McCLELLAND, Committee. Passed unanimously by Camp May 31 and approved officially by J. D. Allen, commander. C L. WILLOUGHBY, Adjt. Receipts. W. L. Reynolds, dues T. J. McMullen, dues J. A. Chapman, dues. . J. A. McClelland, dues J. J. Thompson, Aues W. H. Fields, dues On motion camp adjourned to meet the last Saturday in Jume at 10 J. D. ALLEN, o'clock a. m. Commander. C. L. WILLOUGHBY, Adjutant. YELLOW PINE MFG'S MEET IN KANSAS (CITY. (By Associated Kansas City, June 2.—The yellow Pine Manufacturers’ Association which controls 250 lumber mills mistly in the South, dpened its semi- annual meeting here today. The utili- zation of biproducts is to be the ‘principal topic discussed. THITS MAY NOT BE CHANGED FLETCHER AND ERYAN INTRO- DUCE BILLS WHICH MAY DE- FEAT A REORGANIZATION. Bills Provide That the State Shall Be Divided Into Four Collec-- tion Districts. (By Winfield Jones.) Washington, June 2.—Senator Fletcher Senate a bill which, in effect, when passed, will maintain the customs of Florida upon as op- has introduced in thej collection districts practically the present basis, poged to the reorganization plan or-i dcered put into effeet by former Pres- ident Taft on July 1 next, Senator Bryan introduced a bill similar to Scnacor Fleteher's bill Senator IFleteher's Dbill provided that the State of Florida shall be di- vided into four collection districts, as follows: First district, to be known as the Key West distriet. Second district to be known as the Tampa district. Third district to be known as the Pensacola district. Fourth district to be known as the Jacksonville district. The president is authorized to fix the limits of these contemplated col- icetion districts, such action to be taken within ninety days of the ap- proval of the act. Ports of entry are named and prescribed as follows: Jacksonville, Fernandina, St. Augus- { Port Inglis, Cedar Keys, Cara- Andrew's and pa), Lella, Analachicola, St. Pensacola, Senator Bryans bill is similar to that of Senator Fletcher's except that 1t designates the different counties to ve ineluded in each of the four dis- tricts, and does not leave it to the discretion of the president. Bryan's bill also names the ports of entry which are the same as those named was referred to the committee on conmerce, while Senator Bryan speci- fically requested that his bill be re- ferred to the committee on the judi- ciary. Senator Fletcher is a member if both these committees and will speak in favor of both bills when they are taken up for consideration by the committees. Senator Bryan addressed the Sen- ate for several minutes when his bill was intriduced, declaring that Prts- ident Taft's action in reorganizing the customs service was invalidl be- cause his action undertook to dele- gate legislative power which only Congress can exercise. It was alsi invalid, he declarcd, because it did not bring the expense within the lim- its required by the act of Congress. Both senators are determined to keep Taft reorganizetion plan from going into effect at all hazards. Sen- ator Fletcher several days ago intro- Auced a bill to suspend for two years Taft's executive order reorganizing the service. It is contended that Florida’s customs revenue business 1s steadily growing, and that it will prove a great inconvenience to the manufacturers of the State to be hampered by meagre inconvenience to the manufacturers of the State to be hampered by meagre customs fa- cilities. Although a continuance of the collection Aistricts under the present plan will give Florida con- giderable patronage over that con- templated by the reorganization plan, the chief aim of the Senators is to give to the people of Florida ample facilities for the handling of their customs business. Senator Fletcher today secured unanimous consent om the Senate to have the decision of the United Su- preme Court in the case of Bauer and Co. vs. James O’Donnell printed as a public document, and 10,000 copies provided for the use of the senators. This case which was the outgrowth of the action of a local druggist in selling a patent medicine preduced by Bauer & Co., at a price lower than the chemical company stipulated it should be sold, was de- cided in favor of the local druzgist The United States Supreme Court de- cided that a producer had no right to stipulate at what price a ¢ ug store or any other megpghant should sell = produce after it reached his hands by purchase. The decision is sweeping in its effects, and there has been a great demand for copies of it from Floridians who are interested, be- gices numerous merchants all over the country. President Wilson today sent to the Senate the nominations of Florida. E. Gay is to be postmaster at Lynn Hav- en, and J. N. Willis at Williston. J. Terrell has been appointe dpost- master at Silver Springs, Marion ccuutyv vice A, F. Hatchett, resigned, and U, C. Durkam at Millman, Lib- erty county. Millman is a newly es- tablished office. :EORGIA COTTON MEN MLET AT A"‘LAHJ.IL BEACH Atlantic Beach, Fla,, June 2.—The Georgia cotton seed crushers asso- ciation opened its annual convention Lere this morning,. CHILDREY'S OAY A7 MYRTLE S1. CHUACH Splendid Program Rendered at That Church Last Lvening by Sunday School, To have a tul Caildren’ Lay exercise in a Sunday school a trifle over two months old is some- thing to be well considered, but such was the case on last evening at the Nyrtle Street Methodist church. Scores of little children were pres- ent and took part in the interesting program rendered. Much credit is due Mrs. T. B. Hendrix and her daughter, Mrs. Alderman, for their work in traiving the little tots as well as older ones. The edifice was tastefully decoratel, and the largest crowd in the history of the churia was precent, many having to remain or the vutside on account of the lack «f room. All who attended came awaywith words of highest praise for the very pleasing program rendered. The musical ability of the children was clearly shown in the many pret- ty songs that were sung, while the pupils showed talent in rendition of the interesting recitations, It will be worth while to menion hat after a little over two months the enroll- ment of the school is 116. The fol- lowing is the interesting program rendered: Song—"“Our Own Glad Day,” by the school. Prayer—Pastor. Recitation—"Bible Girls,” Leona Lane. Recitation—"“The Baby Moses,” Grace Pope, Kessie Simmons, Donic Miller, Verdie and Mildred Scalley, Inez Freeman, Margaret Marshall, Mabel Lane. ; Recitation-— *‘Young Holt Henderson. Song-—"Rockabye,” Virginia and Dorothy Funk Grace and Loulse Hickson, Grace Pope, Kessie Sim- mons, Louise and Margarette Sca - lette. Recitation—"The Child Jesus,” Jessieline Jordan, Ollie and Margaret Marshall, Recltation Marshall. Collection Speaker—Fannle Pope. Vocal Quartette—Mrs, T. B, Hen- drix, Mr. Diilard, Messrs. Pope and Higgs. Recitation “Samuel, the Little lielper,” Sarah and Nannie Funk, Fennie Ferrand, Mary Simmons. Recitation—"The Lord 1Is Shepherd,” Margaret Scarlett. Recitation—Boy and the Bible,” Danzel Edmonston. Recitation—"The Captive Maid Ona Edmonston, and Fannie Pope. Song—*‘Children’s Day, school. Recitation—'‘The Children in the Temple,” Miller Pope. Recitation—"A Puzzling Ques- tion, Miss Francis Skinner. Recitation—"“The Lad with the Leaves,” Edgar and Harry Ferrand. Doxology—Congregation. "0MU'5 DRAINAGE BILL PASSES BOTH HOUSES This Will Be Good News to Many Throughout the State, success Boys and Timothy,"” — “Babyland,” Therin My 2 Tallahassee, Fla., June 2.--Brown's local drainage bill which passed both houses without a dis- senting vote. No. 181. TR LOBBY o NOW BEING INVESTIGAT LLEVEN QUISTIONS ON THE SUB- - JECT TO BE ASKED SENATORS. Some Say Influence Has Been Brought To Bear, While Others Enter Denial. (By Associated Press.) Washington, June 2.—The Senate judiciary subcommittee today beganm an investigation of the tariff lobby. Every senator is prepared to answer, cleven questions to determine wheth- er he has a personal intercst in he legislation and to ascertain whe has cpproached him to iniluence his ace tion on the tarifi bill. Before the investigators met Senalors Overman and Rewl confeired with the presi= dent at the Alter the stuted he White House. conference tue president dad made some suggestions to the scnators. The senators di dnot ask the prese ,Cay with a party. meaus | much to many counties in Florida, | ident to appear betore the investiga- ) tors but stated the president gave the senators all of his lm‘ormauon_": o cbout the lobby. Senator Ashurst told the investi- gators no one had tried to improp- erly influence him on legislation and declared he believed a man named McNurray, of Oklahoma, had been at- tempting to improperly influence senators to prevent the cancellation c! the Indian land contracts. Senators Bacon, Borah, Bradley, and Brandegee declared no improper influences were being exerted. U. 8. IS SECOND IN SUP- PLYING COTTON GOOLS (By Assoclated Press.) Washington, June 2.—The United States is second only to England in suvpplying cotton goods to Canada, declares the report just issued by tho bureau of foreign aid of domestio commerce. Thy United States last year supplied twenty-six per cent of Canada’s cotton goods, & galn of three per cent since 1900. NELSON'S CASE DISMISSED FROM THE COURTS. (By Assoclated Press.) Jefferson City, Mo., June 2.—The Missouri Supreme Court today dis- the Kansas City Star, from contempt charged William R. Nelson, owner of of the Jackson county Circuit Court bty a unanimous decision. NEW WEAPON INVENTED. Automatons, Firing 400 Shots Each, May Be Used in Next War, openhagen, May 31.—The dream of a Danish engineer named Aesen, of seeing the next war waged by aue tomatons, has developed into the pat- enting of an invention which, it fe claimed, would revolutionize defen- sive tactics. Aesen’s contrivance ig a cylinder which may be buried in the ground for years in the same fashion as sub- marine mines are placed in harbors doing no damage until they are fired. The cylinder {8 operated by elece tricity from a station four or five nmiles distant. When a button is pressed the cylinder jumps two feet from the ground and fires 400 shots horizontally, the shots being effeos tive at a range of 3,000 yards. WOMAN’S DEMOCRATIC LEAGUE TO CELEBRATE TONIGFT., (By Assoclated Press.) P 2. Waehington June ‘The Wom- ens’ National Democratic League to- night will celebrate its first birth- Mrs. Wi | Wilson and Mrs. Thomas R. sball, honorary president and viess president of the league, are expected it attend. The vice president and | Speaker Clark are on the program.