Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, June 13, 1913, Page 1

LAKELAND, FLORIDA, FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 1“13 WIFE DENIES NEGRDLYNGHE EATHS | HESULTED: WAECK [E, NEW YORK MAN, IS LATEST DISASTER, Yesterday Afternoon Conn.; Twenty Injured. d even ildren| d to ted Press.) n., June 13.—The ng of Gregory Hums, Jorld reporter brings the New York, New ford wreck here yes- about twenty others An inquiry into the egun today. Hume pm the wreckage bad- his rescuers to call ately and tell them wreck, Said he was mot cover it but could b was smashed up. h occurred at thel erday afternoon, was second section of a shing into the first laimed that the sec- past danger signals. | J. Kelley, Winthrop, and agent of the Ca- ld Springfield, Mass. ey Woodruff, Flush- you were b itual ma Gowe, Hartford. ur truest pe, New York. §T0N NEWS NOTES. nfield Jones.) p June 13.—L. B. Bry- ville, a candidate for Dnited States Marshal n Florida district, ar- y in the interest ot He bas many sets of hroughout tae State. other candidates in the y fight is expected be- ors reach a decision as f will recommend to At- McReynolds for ap- e other candidates inson, of Palatka, and , of Dade City. Nei- BBators is known to have ‘of the can<idates yet, s an open fight. Wiison. returned ‘o oday after epending in Florida. During to- bout the Capitol get- uainted with the e House banking and imittee, of which he s e committee is not ex- od fi ‘reoelve the curreacy reform sure for the consideration before there is some doubt ther the President and secretary he treasury, McAdoo, will have fied themselves with its provis- by thes. . D, Vinsant, chict of police of sonville, is here attencing the 1al comwemtion of the Chiefs of —0, lmve Clark today re- d the Mnt of Secretary Me- ' to, the Island City National . 8t Ky West named as a gov- itory. m P, Morris hos becn commis- 'd postmaster a2t D¢ Funiak 188, a8d Bessie B. Simrson com- ioned postmaster at Kissimmee. EBRATTNG 25TH YEAR AF EMPEROR'S REIGN. icket F E !. Associated Press.) >man, " Jume 13.—Festivitles in lue with the completion on e valllt o5 ‘ the twenty-fifth year of L-l'mnm s reign opened this get b SUFFRAGE AMEND.- SUBMITTED TODAY. ocinted Press.) June 13.—Senator submitted the repoit ’s suffrage committee, the passage of Cham- ution for a constitu- ent extending suffrage BRAKENAN, KNOCKED OFF TRAIN BY WATERSPOUT, DIES FROM INJURIES. Kissimmee, Fla., June 13.—0. R. Rader, of Port Tampa, head brake- man on the through freight Atlantic! Coast Line, Jacksonville to Tampa, was knocked from his train here at 9:30 yesterday morning and severely cut about the head and body, his back being badly bruised. Rader Tied at 11:30, while being attended by phy- sicians. The train was leaving the siding taken here to allow passenger train No. 84 from Tampa to pass and Rad- er was knocked from the train by the water spout which was not clear cf the tracks at that time. His body will be shipped today to his former home in Tennessee. LOUGHMAN EXPEGTS MORE RAGE TROCBLE Citizens Wire for Fifty Deputies to Be Sent There To- night, Wade Tucker, general superintend- | in ent of the Everglade Cypress Lumber Co., at Loughman, wired Sheriff Lo- gen this afternoon at 4:15 to come at cnce on the first train and briag fifty deputies with him, as the ne- grees are still in an ugly mood and the residents are in terror, feeling that a fearful race riot will break cut tonight. Sherift Logan, who is in Lakeland, states that he has) some deputies there alrcady and will take more with him on the train leaving here at 5:40 this afternoon, and that if Le finds he cannot handl2 the situ- ation he will wire Superintendent Council for a special train to carry sufficient men to the scene to uell the disorder. The sheriff intends to place all ring leaders under arrest and break up the trouble at any cost, but whether the people of Loughman and the deputies on hand will be suflicient, will not be known until he reaches the scene. TEACHERS' CERTIFICATES. Those taking the examination for tcachers’ certificates last week did not complete the examination in all studies until Saturday and the grad- ing committee, composed of Prof. C M. Jones, of Lakeland; Prof. R. M. Dorsey, of Fort Meade, and Prof. O. J. Moore, of Mulberry, completed their work the same day and announteil the result, As quickly es an exami- ration on any subject was completel the papers were given to the grading ccmmittee, and this enabled them to announce the grading Saturday after- noon. Those receiving first grade certi- fcates were Lizzie Norton, Dundee; Crissie E. Camerca, Bartow; Elsle Norton, Dundee; Pearl Haynes. So- crum; Katherine Tucker, Tiger Bay; L. N, Higgs, Lakeland; Esther Hosch Hobchton, Ga. Those receiving second grade cer- tificates were Annie Baker, Mulber- ry; Mabel Liggett, Bartow; R. L. Cepeland, Fort Meade; Ettie Cowan, Lakeland; Mrs. B. F. Fields, Mul- berry; Louje Layton, Lakeland; ‘inldah Smith, Fort Mcade; Beulan Hooks, Lakeland; Pearl Bennett, Bartow; Michael Alderman, Jr., I'ort Meade; N. A. Brantley, Lake- land; Flossie Pipkin, Mulberry; Min- rie Burnett, Bartow; Justine Rob- crtson, Grifin; Lucy Conibear, Lcola Thomas, Bartow. Lakeland; Georgia Strain, Lakelani; Those receiving third grade cer- tificates were Ruth Ellen Daggett, Lartow; Lillie Burnett, Bartow, Lillie Wheeler, Grifiin; Marjorie S. Judy, Fort Meade; Sallie C. Overock- er, Frostproof; Elsie E. Weber, Kaines Clty. o The only colored applicant receiv- ing a certificate was Christine B, Hector, who received a third grade. -—Bartow Courier-Informant. FLAG DAY TO BE OBSERVED BY ELKS Preparations for *“Flag Day” ob- ervance by the local loZize of Elks are going forward and the affair rromises to be a rleasing and inter- osting one. The Elks’ ritual for the »ecasion wiil be carried out and there will be patriotic addresses, etc. Some of the most talented peonle of Lake- land will sing, recite, ete. At the ‘cnclusion of tiae exercises refresh- ments will be served tke visitors in the club rooms. l‘ “SHE KILLED LOVED ONES CONFESSED YESTERDAY THAT SHE KILLED HUSBAND AND CHILD; NOW DENIES IT. Says She Was Put Through the Third Degree and Statement Wrung From Her. (By Ascociated Precs.) Harrisonville, Mo., June 13.—Mrs. Ida Keller, who yesterday confessed before the sheriff, prosecutor and cor- oner that she killed her husband, Arthur Keller, and daughter, aged 7, Tuesday with an ax, today repudiat- el her confession, saying that a de- teetive scared it from her. Keller and his little daughter were killed by an unknown assailant, but yesterday the third degree was put Lo the wife and she admitted the kill- g, which she now denies. MARRIAGE LICENSES. The following marriage licenses Lave been granteu during the past week: John Thompson and Miss Lena 1ull, 0. G. Turner and Miss Susle El- lison. M. R. Holmes and Miss Emma Brown. J. M. McCarkle and Mi3 Nancy E Cole, H, L. Carter and Miss Bessie L. Kennedy. 0. W. Moore and Miss Fannle Bates, Enoch E. Kr.eese, W. C. McLeod and Miss Agnes Nance| Worth and Miss Ada AHPPIGTARE BL D St The Definite Caucus Will Irobably Be Held About the Middle of Next Week, (By Associated Press.) Washington, June 13.—With Dem- ocratic members of the Senate fis] nance committee continuing their ap- proval of the reduction in the rates ot the Underwood tariff and trans- fers of articles to the free list, the rieasure is rapidly being whipped into shape for the Democratic cau- cus. Tha Democrats of the fi- nance committee expect to have the t:!l ready for the caucus by the mid- die of next week. BRITISH CABINET MINISTERS ABSOLVED FROM BLAME. (By Associated Press.) London, June 13.—The parllamen- tary committee in their report today absolves British cabinet ministers, Lloyd George, Isaxes and Samuel, from blame in connection with the scandals alleged to surround the con- tracts between the government and the Marconi Company. FARM WOMEN IIOLD CONGRESS. Ghent, Belzium, June 13.—The In- ternational Congress of Farm Wom- c¢n opened here today for a three- Gay session in connection with the International Congress of Agrictl- ture. Delegates are in attendance irom all parts of the world, and a re- ception was given them today by King Albert. Women farm experts will discuss modern methods and ap- pliances. SUGAR INTERESTS STTLL UNDER SCRUTINY. (Ly Associated Precs.) Wacshington, June 13.—The beet sugar intereets and their efforts to retain a protective sugar duty were te lobby investigators. The com ttee sought to ascertain the ex tent of the public documents whic v.ere circulated in behalf of the pro- tective gugar tariff campaign. Yesterday'™ the printing of most of the docu- ants, ives sent them out franks, postage free. n under scrutiny tolay by tlm‘ testimony disclosed the fact that sugar interests paid for 7 but the senators and repre-| under, PUBLISHED IN THE BEST TOWN IN THE BLSI PA \T OF N OKLAHOMA allHI3 MORNING HIS BODY WAS AFTERWARD RID- DLED WITH BULLETS AND SET OXN FIRE. Had Murdered a 16-Year-Cld Girl Af- ter Having Committed an Assault, (By Assccicted Press.) Anadarko, Okla, June 13.—Bennie Simmons, a negro, aged 18, was tak- en from the county jail here this morning by a mob of nearly one thousand and hanged to a tree. The body was saturated with oil, riddled with bullets and then burned. Sim- mons was charged with murdering Susie Church, aged 16, after assault- ing her. AMERICAN GIRL ANCTHER PATII London, June 13.—Florence Mac- Leth, the young American soprano who will make her public debut in Queen’s hall tonight, has set the crities wild and she is declared to be arother Patti. The Daily Telegraph critic declares: “‘We doubt if such a voice has been heard since atti first appeared. Iliss Macbeth, it seems must inevitubly have a career that may well prove historic.” The Standard observes: “Since the advent of Tetrazzini we cannot call to mind a singer with so phenomcn-\l a voice.” The Daily Mail describes the voice as “of altogether uncommon beauty.” The Daily Express+says: Macbeth does not help to make his- tory, and that befcre very long, it will be strange.” 1455 ARDINAD0D L 10 AGhE Have Different Ideas as to What Should Be Done With Emer- gency Currency. (By Associated P ess.) Washington, June 13.—The cur- Tency reform was discusssed at a cab- inet meeting today in an effort to ad- just the differences among the Dem- ocratic leaders on the essential fea- tures. It is reported that Secretary McAdoo favors the government issu- iug all currency, while Chairman Glass, of the House banking commit- tee, favors giving the proposed re- gional reserve assoclations the right to issue currency existing in national tank notes. SENATOR SAYS WILSON IS A NEAR LOBBYIST. (By ’‘ssociated Press.) Washington, June 13.—Senator Calligher declared at the lobby inves- tigation that President Wilson had ccme perilously near to lobbying for | the tariff. He believes the lobby scare { was intended to influence the opin- ions of public men. COMPETION ELIMINATED BE- TWEEN COASTWISE STEAMSHIPS (By Associated Press.) Washington, June 13.—Competi- tion between coastwise steamships has Dbeen largely eliminated and agreements exists between virtually all established steamship lines ope- rating to and from American ports, according to a findings of the House ship trust Investigating committee, as announced today. 13 GRADUATE OXN JUNE 13, ’13. Sussex, N. J., June 13.—Thirteen senfors of the Sussex high school re- gard themselves as singularly fave- oral of fortune becaus: they are to rceceive their diplomas today, June 13 in the year 1913. The combination ¢ something that could not be beat- 1. again in centuries, l.l('_r' declare, nd they are tickled mizhtily at the rospect. The elders of the village are predicting dire disaster for the ycung people who are about to enter tie world under such a handicap, y triel to zet the board of edu- cation to change the date, but the Loaid put it up to the puzils and the lett r vicorously opposed any schems to spoil the “jinks.” | | | ! “1f Miss| » TELEGRAM be bM,T bl nTE M'GOORTY IN l\JflLRS‘ DAY BOUT. Butte, Mont., June 13.-—Eddie Mc- Goorty and Jimmy Clabby will box here tonight as one of the features of “Miners’ Union Day,” the bigzest heliday in the mining regions. The weight will be 158 pounds at 3 p. m. Frank Mulkern, manager of Clabby, seld out for 158 pounds at 3 o’clock fcr several days, but McGoorty re- frsed to concede the poundage. It will be the second battle between Me- Goorty and Clabby. A short time ago they met in a ten-round contest at Denver, Col, and the bout was pro- neunced a draw. Since then both nen have claimed the shade on roints. WA INSPEGTORS GOMING T0 FLoR Board of Inspection Wil] Visit Pen- sacola Yard, Arriving Sun. day or Monday. (By Winfiela Jones.) Washington, June 13.—A special inspetion headed by Rear Admiral Edwards left here to- navy board, night to inspect te Southern navy _erds The board will arrive in New Orleans, spending Friday and Sat- urday there, and go to Pensacola, ar- riving in Pensacola Sunday or Mon- day morning, Two or three days will be spent investigating and in- epecting the Pensacola yard. On this ingpection depends, in a great meas- ure, the future fate of the Pensacola yard. The beard includes Rear Admiral [ Edwards, chairman; Commander Ev- ans, Naval Constructor DuBose, and Civil Engineer Parsonh From Pensacola the board will go iu turn to Key West, Port Royal, and Charleston, inspecting the navy yards at these places. e e The selection by President Wilson of Cornelius Ford, of New Jersey, to he public printer, whose nomination vent to the Senate yesterday, was a great disappointment to ‘he friends of N. J, Lillard, of Ja®sonville, who had the backing of the whole Florida cengressional delegation and many | prominent men throughout the State for the place. As usual with Presi- dent Wilson's appointments, how- ever, personal “pull” counted for more thap endersemeats and Ford landed the job. Coming from the president’s home State, Ford had a greater “‘pull” than anybody else, The Senate has confirmed the nom- inations of Edward C. Love, to be U. 3. attorney for the Northern Floriia district ,and Herbert 8, Phillips to e U. 8. attorney for the Southern Florida district. Upon motion of Senator Fletcher, in the U. 8. Supreme Court, G. 0. Palmer, of Lake City, has been ad- mitted to practice before that tri- bunal, BAPTIST CONVENTION TO BE HELD AT BARTOW. The following 1is the interesting program of the convention of the South Florida Baptist Union June 27, 28, 29, 1913: Friday, 10 a. m.—Organization, Friday, 11 a. m.—Sermon by E. A. Albritton. Afternoon—Reports churches. 7:30 p. m.—Introductory sermon, |\\'. J. Hoover; alternate, W. S, Mc- Clellan. Saturday, 9-9:30 a. m.—Devotion- al exerciges, L. W_ Chitty, First, “Open Forum on Church Membership,” led by 8. C. Slozn. Second, :“Our Attitude Toward Modern Amusements and Sapbath Desecration, ” W. D. Levy and T. J. Mallory. Third, “How to Reach and Hold the Young People,” Irvin Walden and R S. Entzminger. Fourth, “S. S. Work in South Flor- ida,” R. E. Reed and W. S. Knight Fifth, “The Atonement, When and \WWhere Made,” R. T. Caddin. from the Sixth, “Why I am a Baptist,” J. R.1A Wells. 7:30 p. m.—Misslonary sermon, W. O. Law. Sunday, 9:30 a. m.—Modcl 8. S, ‘ed by W. D. Turnley. 11 a. m.—Sermon, Walter McDon- ald, Dinner on the grounds Friday and! ‘uturday.--Bartow Courier-Independ- ent, No, 191, CONDITIONS N olRIKE DISTRIGT ARE NORMAL NOW MARTIAL IAW ENDID LAST NIGHT BY GOV. HATFIELD’S PROCLAMATION, Investigating Committee Has Been Divided; Borah Will Inter- view Citizens, (By Associated Press.) Charleston, W. Va., June 3.—The Senato committee investigating the West Virginia coal strike today planned to divide the inquiry ma- jority committee taking testimony concerning general conditions. Sen- will investigate the charges of citizens who have been ccnvicted in violating the constitu- ator Dorah tion laws. Ex-Governor Glasscock will be the first witness. Conditions in the strike district are normal fol- lowing Governor IHatfield's proclama- tion last night ending martial law and withdrawing the militia, The committee today discussed Hatfield's refusal last night to furnish the ¥ec- ords in the case tried by the military and practically agreed that furthér demands for records be made. DEFINITE INFORMATION SOON REARDING CANAL TOLLS. Washington, June 13.—With the organization of the llouse committee on interstate and foreign commerca completed, there may be expected soon some definite action relating to the House policy toward the exemp- tion of tolls for American ships, pass- ing through the Panama canul, At the same time it is probably true that vessels will by using the canal and the two great oceans will be linked for inter-oceanic commerce before the toll question, now upper- most in the minds of executives, cab- Inets and diplomatists of this and other countries is settled. The matter may be settled dip- Iomatically, or it may be settled by the House of Representatives and the Senate getting together and deciding to repeal the clause 1n the Panama canal act which provides that Amer- ican ships shall not pay a penny to g« through the big ditch. Either of ‘hese methods of settlement will take a long time. Diplomacy is necessar- ily a slow and cautious method, and the best informed men at the capitol seem to think that the difference ot opinion in the Senate and House ean- not be settled without a grueling tus- sle, The matter Is going to be the cen- ter of thought and discussion in the Senate and House committees very £oon, Representative Adamson, chairman of the House committee on interstate and foreign commerce, has Lis committee in working shape now. Adamson is unalterably opposed to free tolls for American ships, whila Senator O'Gorman, chairman of the Senate committee on the interoceanio canals, takes the opposite view. It is believed that it the matter ever comes to the floor of the lHouse ia this session it will be passed therao. It was beaten once last session by only sixteen votes, but the advocates of no exemption say the attitude of the new House will prove to be in faver of repcaling the exemption clause. At some time in the near future some member of the House commite tce cn interstate and foreign coms merce 18 going t7 irtroduce a reso- iution giving President Wilson the yower to suspend the exemption klause on the ground that it is a sop to the “ship trust,” and will grant a few American shiprers too great & monopoly. The resolution of Representative Sims of Ternessee to reneal the ex- { emption clause is before the commit- i tce along with several other resolu- tions and bills, all aimed at making mierican shipeg pay tolls throuzh the conal. Sooner or later the Sims’ rese | olution, whick is really the cructal ylolnt in the whole controversy, will i bc taken up for consideration. This | resolution will then be sent to See- retary of War Garrison, and h's opin= "fon sought. And when he gives his opinion the public will know what the administration believes is right in the Panama toll situation.