Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, June 16, 1913, Page 1

(ireatening W’ble hlldl‘fi[‘ fiuhui ‘Are the Ones d top w; Trouble. ted Press.) | Va., June 16.— investigators to- ay fac gal complicated sit- atlon, war was again de- 'Virginia. Reports *0 to the effect that ‘!oted to continue the and have drifted from various It is believed that d non-union miners district, numbering are the ones The Senate in- ) prepared to get the sit the controversy. utlnm ' appeal of ex-Police ecker, of New York, e of death for the hi four reasons for re- truest s H mugtum. First, the discov- 'y of new evidence; sccond. that i@ Verdict was contrary to the law mu-ld to weight of the testimony; — J0==:3 L foes ged misconduct of a ror, . Haas; and fourth, 1at the lu‘lal should be granted in the {n of justice. Y FOR MORRIS MEMORIAL. ® 16.—All the clubs ‘Gold Association be- y for the Tom Mor- Last year the y the Los Angeles Fifty-two clubs / Each club selects f men to compete in June 16.—President Pressed the electric mally opened West b jubilee celebration, h gontinue all the week. be. presiag of the button released 000 earrier pigeons drawn from all wtions of the country, and 1,000 Alloons, wiieh will carry free tick- s to every | of amusement ar- nged and signal to every cap- ol in the es of Pennsylvania, ‘aryland, and West Virginia 10 fact that the celebration is open. llm mlms . KAISER’'S JUBILEE. Berlin, ,lh 16.—Andrew Carne- k. lpeclnl invitation of , attended the latter’s xlm m festival today, the ‘anniversary of the em- Mg the throme. Mr. es a suite of five @ Hotel Adlon. The whole lflh m lined the streets and araded the Schloss in honor t the NVESTIGATORS BEGIN THIRD * » WEEK OF INQUIRY. m Amoclated Press.) Washingten, June 16. The Senate ns today began the llrl" of the hearing and hoped 5 complete the anti-free sugar side »day. £AT DEL MONTE. lfi. Cll June 16.—The Lawn Tennis Associa- I tournament began here 1 continue Auring the reek. ebamplonship events to e Hed are men’s and women's les, 1 en’s doubles, mixed dou- o ‘5‘{‘ jors’ singles and dou- WA F. A. STRONG F. A, Strong s the newly appoint- ed governor of Alaska, who succeeded Walter E. Clark. FLIG DAY PR PAIATELY OB3ERVED Llks Held Impressive Service At Their Lodge Rooms Yester- day Afternoon. Yesterday afternoon the handsome club rooms of the local Order of Elks were thrown open for the first time to the public, the occasion being the celebmtlon of Flag Day. Upon their entrance to the rest rooms the visitors were served with delicious fruit punch, and were then invited into the lodge room, where all were comfortably seated. The Majestic orchestra opened the serv- ice with the rendition of the *‘Star Spangled Banner. which marked the entrance of the officers and members of the Elks. When all had been seat- ed, Introductory exercises were con- ducted by Exaltel Ruler George Moore and officers. followed by prayer by Chaplain H. J. Drane. The “Flag Record” was read by Mr. M. F. Hetherington, Esteemed Lecturing Knight. This was fol- lowed by a vocal number, “Colum- bia, the Gem of the Ocean,” sang by Mrs. Drane in her usual charming manner. The Altar service was participated in by Mr. T. B. Osteen, Esquire; Mr. P. E. Chunn, Esteemed Leading Knight; Mr. O. 8. VanHuss, Es- teemed Loyal Knight, and Mr. M. F. Hetherington, Esteemed Lecturing Knight. This was & very impressive and beautiful ceremony. The Elks “Tribute to the Flag” was then forcefully delivered by Mr. Chunn, which was followed by a song “The Bonnie Blue Flag.” beautifully sung by Miss Vera McRae. Mrs. Willlam Steitz, who is one of Lakeland's most talented and accom- plished readers, gave a recitation, “The American Flag,” which was one of the most pleasing parts of the program, and which was enthusi- astically applauded. Miss Biewre, who has a splendid voice, was heard next in “Dixie,” Mrs. Fletcher at the piano, and she was forced to respond to an encore, so beautifully did she sing. Hon. Kelsey Blanton, orator of the occasion, delivered the patriotic ad- dress, which was a literary gem and which was given the closest atten- tion &y all present. « After: singing - "Amerlcl," the guests were invited to the reading and rest rooms of the club, where dainty refreshments were served. consisting of ice cream, cake and fruit punch, of which there was a large abundanee. The service was beautifully ecar- ried out and all present felt renewed patriotism and a deeper love for home and country as a consequence. TAFT LAYS CORNERSTONE. New Haven, Conn.. June 16.—Ex- President Taft, with President Ar- thur T. Hadley of Yale, today laid the cornerstone of the new Yale Co- liseum, which is to be built on land opposite the present Yale Field. The structure will cost in the neighbor- hood of $800,000. LAKELAND EVENIN PUBLISHED IN THE BEST TOWN IN THE BEST PART OF THE LAKELAND, FLORIDA, MONDAY, JUNE 16, 1913, EST STA y TELEGRAM 3 t CURRENCY MES- PRESIDENT WILL PROB- | ABLY READ MESSAGE TO BOTH HOUSES JUNE 23. Currency Bill To Be Disposed Of At This Session of Congress. (By Associated Press.) Washington, June 16.—President Wilson probably will read his cur- rency message personally to botn branches of Congress assembled in the House as he did his tariff mes- sage. He finished writing the mes- sage today. It urges immediate re- vision of the banking and currency laws. The president expects the cur- rency. bill will be introduced this week. The bill represents adminis- tration views, the result of common counsel among currency advocates whose suggestions were formulated by Secretary McAdoo, Chairman Owen and Glass of the Senate and Houge banking committees. It is be- lieved his message will re sent to Congress on June Scenator Owen on 29, today announced the bill camplolcd]:-.toppul and it will be considcred by the com- mittee this weck. It will then be taken up and passed at this session. It favors the regional reserve sys- tem and central board control, dom- inated by the governors. [ ] EIPEROR WILLAN 7 CONGRATULATED Carnegie Headed Delegation Who Called to Extend Feli- citations, (By Associated Press.) Berlin, June 16.—A delegation headed by Andrew Carnegie were among the first received by Emperor William today to congratulate the emperor on attaining the twenty- fifth anniversary of his reign, LEAGUL CONFERENCE. The State Epworth League confer- ence will be held in St. Augustine next week, the exercises beginning Tuesday night. This meeting will call together a large body of Flor- ida's choice young people. A special league car {s to be run from Tampa, passing through Lake- land Tuesday morning. The League Aeclegates from Lakeland and points scuth of here are invited to join the Tampa crowd. The party will be In charge of Mr. Manuel H Jones, sec- retary of the Tampa district. N. Y. CERTRAL MERGER. New York, June 16.—Stockholders of the New York Central and Hud- son River Railway Co. met today to endorse plans for the unification of some gf the important lines of the system today. These plans will sim- plity the corporate organization and furnish a broader basis for the per- manent financing of improvements. HE MUST HAVE A sMINT BED, TOO. (By Associated Press.) Johnstown, Pa., Representative Bartholdt at the German celebration today criticised the congressmen for their alleged ylelding attitude to- ward prohibition. N. Y. LEGISLATURE IN SPECI9AL SESSION Albany. N. Y., June 16.—Gover- nor Sulzer has called an extraordi- nary session of the Legislature to assemble at 8:30 tonight. Governor Sulzer has been campaigning in the interest of a direct primary bill, with the assistance of Col. Roosevelt and other distinguished speakers. He says he has the promise of sufficient votes to make his measure a law. He is aleo anxious for quick action upon the bond repeal bills. which were willed in the rush just before the ad- journment of the Legislature last month, *WLSON 1 HSRATE DRGNS, < BIVEN OUT BY SAGE READYSUPRENE COURT RATES ARE CONFESCA- TORY ON SIX BIG RAIL- WAY SYSTEMS. Decision Was Based On a Two- Cent Passenger and Freight Law. (By Asscciated Press.) Washington Jung 16.—The Su- preme Court in the Missouri rate cases today held that rates are con- fiscatory on the St. Louis, Hannibal, Kansas City, Canton, Springfield and Great Western railroads. A lIso it held rates to be valid on the St. Louis. Southwestern, Missouri Pacific, Iron Mountain. Wabash, St. Paul, Chica- go and Alton roads. The decision was passed on a two-cent passenger | law and maximum freight law, Jus- | tice Hlughes announced tha decision. EVZRYEBODY WANTS SHUBERT MONLY. York, June 16.—Mr. Leoe the theatrical mangacr, almost from the incoming steamer from Europe into the wit- ness chair today in an attempt to frustrate the plans of some folks looking for his money. He is defend- ing suits filed against his theatrical firm amounting to nearly $14,000. TR BIL 163 -3 ABOUT READY After Six Weeks' Hard Work, Leaders Are Nearly Ready For Caucus. New Shubert, (Ily Associoted Press.) Washington, June 16.—After six weeks' work on the tarift bill, the Democratic Senate leaders have near- ly completed their task and will have the revised measure ready for the caucus this week. The Democrats of the finance committee today began the consideration of the sub-commit- tee's report on the agricultural schedule. It is said that the entire Democratic membership has already conferred on the changes on cat- tle and agricultural raw materials which go on the free list with a countervalling duty provision. The schedules to be approved are sun- dries and silk for the free list, the income tax and administrative sac- tions. A few points are undecided in connection with the metal, cotton and wool schedules. The committee also must determine the rate pro- visions on wool and the sugar sched- ule to be effective. The Democratic finance committee rejected the graduated tobacco tax as a tariff amendment. The commit- tee approved the free listing of live stock and grains excepting oats, ba- nanas being taken off the free list. PHILLIPINES ROUTE REBELLIOUS NOROS. (By Assoclated Press.) Manilla, June 16.—A complete route of rebellious Moros on Mt. Bamsak was accomplished last night with the loss of six Philippine scouts killed and seven wounded according to witnesses’ reports received here from Island Jolo. The Moro's loss is unknown. Brigadier General Persh- ing was leading the pursuit of the fleeing Moros. SEC’Y DANIELS IN BOSTON. Boston, June 16.—Secretary of the Navy Danlels, who came here to at- tend the celebration of Flag Day last Saturday, is devoting today to an in- spection of a Boston navy yard. To- night he will be the guest of honor at a banquet given by Congressman Murray, and tomorrow Mr. Daniels returns to Washington. CHRISTIAN CHURCH MEEETING. Fulton, Mo., June 16.—The seven- ty-sixth annual meeting of the Chris- tian churches of Missouri began here today. The list of speakers includes a number of the ablest ministers in issourf, besides several noted men b q! from other States. Judge Richard C. Flannigan of Ish- peming, Mich, is the magistrate be- fore whom the Roosevelt-Newett libel | case was tricd OALANDD BOOSTERS HERE TOMORROW Have Been Invited To Stop a Short Time In Lakeland En- route to Petersburg. hour. not yet known, sixty boosters from the Orlando Board of Trade will pass through Lakeland enroute to St. Pe- tersburg in automobiles, about fif- teen cars having signed up to make Tomorrow afternoon, the trip. Secretary Holworthy of the Lakeland Board of Trade, has writ- ten today to the Orlando sccretary inviting them to make a stop in Lakeland, and also stated that if the party would wire ahead, a scout car would be sent out to pilot them into the city—an act of courtesy prompted by cordial hospitality as well as for the visitor's benefit, since Lakeland’s strects are so torn up that even an old-timer can hardly get in and out of town. Secretary Holworthy will arrange to have some light refreshments, fruit punch probably, served to the guests in the park, and cigars will also be on tap. It is probable that the visitors will reach Lakeland about 3 o'clock and it is desired that as many citizens, their wives and daughters who can, assemble at the park to bid our Or- lando friends welcome, at that time. Those who have cars and would like to join the scouting party who go out to escort the visitors into the city, can communicate with Secre- tary Holworthy at the Board of Trade rooms. U. S. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR FLOOD DAMAGES. (By Associated Press.) Washington, June 16.—The Su- preme Court today held that the United States is not responsible fi- nancially for the flooding of planta- tions on the Missisgippi, as a result of levee construction. LAST YEAR TRYING FOR PRESSHEN. Rogersville, Tc:nn., June 16.—The annual convention of the Interna- tional Printing Pressmen’s and As- sistants’ Union began here today at the headquarters of tho nion. This year’s convention of the pressmen will no doubt prove the most impor- tant in the life of the organization, lor the last ‘yedr has beem, perhaps. the most trylng one of:its existence owing to the difficulty of getting the funds to carry on the work of the vnion, coupled with labor difficulties. Besides the union has a finep roperty here, where a home has been partial- ly built and headquarters of the union have been established. A tech- nical school for pressmen also was sterted there and still is running. However, the plans of the organiza- tion have not been carried out in re- gard to making the home attractive and in a way self-sustaining, and the convention will have the task be- fore it of evolving a plan that will provide money for all these things and at the same time prove accepta- ble to the membership at large, which will have the last say through the referendum. ~ ot SR O LSl S MR SR SRR S0 M AR 2 0 B0« A IR AETR 0 A S LR T ST R SIS 40 P M, S ST 0 + M et o O S i S et v i 0 b SIS ol i & o e o O S DS s No. 193, " UNDERWOOD OPPOSED 10 REORGANIZATION WILL OPPOSE BILL ASKING FOR REORGANIZATION OF CUSTOMS SERVICE. Representative Sparkman Is Not Pleased With the Outlook In the Senate. (By Winfield Jon-s.) Washirgton, June 16 —.A big fight over the bill providing f.~ a iz months' suspension of Presidents ex- ecutive order reorganizing the cus- toms service is threatened. Spark- man held a long conference today with Representative [Jnderwood. the liougse Leader to find out whaat his attitude is towards the bill suspend- ing the operation of the Taft order | for six months. Underwood declared he is opposed to any bill which will suspend the Taft order. lie believes that while there are a few small inequalities in the reorzanization plan, the plan as a whole is meritorious and should be put into effect on July 1. With Un- derwood opposed to it the Dbill is go- ing to have hard sledding to get through the House. r. Sparkman i3 not at all pleased with the results of the conference, and realizes now more than ever that he has a hard task on his hands to get the Senate bill passed through the House before July 1. In his conversation with Sparkman Underwood strongly inti- mated that he had informed Presi- dent Wilson and Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo of his opposition to the bill. The bill introduced in the Senate by Senator Fletcher and passed a few days ago, providing for a six months suspension of the order, with an amendment authorizing the presilent to make alterations in the plan, was reported to the Ilouse today by the Senate clerk. It was placed upon the speaker's table and referred to the House ways and means commit- tee. .r Underwood is chairman of this committee, and if he desires can prevent a report being made on it indefinitely. It is protable Representative Sparkman will call the bill up when the House meets again tomorrow ani then it will probably be more clear- ly indicated what will be done with the bill. The bill has the practical endorsement of the Democr-tic ad- ministration as Secretary McAdoo in passing on the plan recommended a six months’ suspension, instead of a two years' suspensiorn as provided originally in Senator Fletcher’s bill. Representative Clark has intro- duced in the House a bill for a two years suspension of the customs ro- organization order. This was also referred to the ways and means com- mittee, and it is doubtful if it gets past the eye of Representative Une derwood. It is almost impossible to secure a favorable report on the bill from the committee in view of the fact that the Senate has alrcady passed a bill for a six months’ sus- pension. Even if it should pass the House it would be killed in confer- ence with the Senate conferees, the Senate having put its stamp of ap- proval on a six months' suspension. Mrs Clark and her two Aaughters returned today from Florida, making the trip by water. They had been attending the exercises In connection with commencement week at Gainese ville university. They will remain here until adjournment of Congress. 8. T. Woodward, chief of police of Tampa, is in Washington attending the convention of the police chiefs. Assurance was today given that N. J. Plymton, of Lake City, will be ap- pointed postmaster there within the next week, Mr. Plympton came to Washingon a few days ago in com- pany with J. V. Hodges, also of Lake City, to make an effort to secure the postmastership. — o Representative Sparkman has in- troduced a bill in the House provid- Ing for the purchage of a gite and the erection of a public bullding at Bra- dentown, at a cost of $100.000.