Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, June 25, 1913, Page 1

> LAKELAND EVENING TELEGRAM —_—M PUBLISHED IN THE BEST TOWN IN THE BEST PART OF THE BEST STATE DEAD ULT OF PLOSION ND 44 IN HOS- OF WHOM In .Feed House ‘When Elevator bos A Press.) June 26—The mployees of the whose ' elevator night, shows be- n dead, tweaty- and forty-four are t are not expected as caused by the umulated in the of frightful force, all of the wooden jaking windows for le around, John of a switch engine is cab and received om which it is re- recover. Henry Vetter was d was found under badly burned. A g to the fire, was utomobdle and kill- pompany employed bre Cut ofl, escaped however, their fellow work- by the flames and ars loaded with pyed. The elevator 500,000 bushels. vooden construction ents was destroyed. company estimated ,000, covered by in- [ITER CARRIERS T IN LAKE CITY. pe 25—The follow- m for the Rural Association which ty on July 4th: ening of Conventiou ). Song, “America.” nvocation by Rev. Lake City. elcome Address by fan, Mayor of Lake /elcome Adderss on City Carriers by 8 ‘Responsse by R. N. of the Florida As- Response by B, N. e, Fla. ddress by Postmast- ppointment of Com- Adjourn. ov. Trammellat Co- eception, Lake City hmerce, dress by Postoffice Address by R. N. he Carriers Should tion.” 0od Road Discussion of Jasper and Glen Vthorne, eport of Officers. port of Committees. llection of Officers. lection of Next djourn. N. Y, June 25—A between trade gol- and West, will pe es given in connec- pual meeting of the ation of Master h began here today. these matches have elapse; the Eastern Hation recently gue- them renewed. The Ce over the links ub of Buffalo. !to women in this State does not go { OF A, ROASTS ILLINOIS WOMEN ASSUMING BALLOT PRIVILEGES. Chicago, Jume 25-—Although the law granting the right of suffrage into effect until July 1, Chicag women have already begun ‘to ' as- sume their ballot privileges with a dash_that has ward healers stunnea n:ml ‘blinking. Preparations are be- ing for the establishment of suffrige heddquarters in the fall. A non¢partisan ‘organization of women will: be ‘formed. in every —precinct in Chicago. Every suffrage society in the city, welded into a compact, non-political organizations will cam- paign for candidates solely on thelr netits and without regard to party afiliations. Hnky Dink Kenna and Bathhouse John Coughlin will be targets for the suffrage leaders in the first Aldermanic campaign. GETING READY F GETYSURG RELNON Fourteen Information Bureaus Will Be Established Among Other Comforts. (By Associated Press) Gettysburg, Pa.,, June 25—Four- teen information bureaus have been establihsed in the big veterans camp today ®o the old soldiers of' the north and the south will be able to find cach other during the reunion next week. The location of every com- mand be known and the Boy Scouts will conduct the velerans to the camp they wish to find, The War Department yesterday purchased forty thousand more blankets for the veterans, costing ome hundred thousand dollars. A similar amount was originally expended for blank- ets.. DENVER’S BIG TURNFEST. Denver, Colo., June 25——Athletes representing turn Vereins all over the country are here to participate i the national turnfest which bo- sins today. It requires an athelete of much more than usual merit 0 make a showing at these turnfests, because no one is allowed to special- ize in any one department. Each contestant must enter all the games and must compete. The prizes for which athletes compete are simply a floral wreath and a diploma. The events include all branches of athle- tics. Syarcuse, N. Y., is bidding for the next turnfest. RAISE WORLD'S CHAMPIONSHIP PENNANT. Boston, Mass.,, June 25—Tha pen- nant, emblematic of the world-s baseball championship goes up at Fenway Park to-day, with the New York Highlanders opposing the champlon Red Sox. BLANKHEAD MAKES. .. RECONNENDATION, (By Associated Press) Washington, D. C,, June 25—Sen- ator Bankhead today recommended to the President the appointment of Tyler Goodwin as United States At- torney for the middle digtrict of £labama. - : MRS, SILAS R. BARTON LAKELAND, FIORIDA, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 1913, GOV. BROWN { " LABR Ui IN SCATHING TERMS DENOUNC- ED LABOR ORGANIZATIONS IN MESSAGE T0 LEGISLATURE. Burwell Elected Speaker of House and Anderson President of the Senate (By Associated Pres.) Atlanta, Ga., arrangement of labor unions charg- ing that they form the most wide- spread and aggressively exacting trust in America was contained iu the farewell message of Governor| Brown to the Georgia Legislature which convened here today. The Governor urged a compulsory arbi- tration of labor d.:putes and declar- ed the Georgia Railway and Augusta street railway sirikes last fall were unjust and indefensible. The Gov- crnor declared the labor unions levy tolls on all other elements of our citizenship and have organized A trust to demand all others to buy la- bor at whatever price they choos2 tc demand, using methods which as- sumed an anarchistic nature, W. H. Burwell was elected Speak- er of House, and J. Randolph Ander- con President of the Senate. 10S ANGELES MEAT WAR CENTRE., Los Angeles, Calif., June 26—In- dications are that this city will be the storm centre in a meat war be- twoen the big and little packers whose trade territory conflicts in the Western and Southern part of the United States. The agents of the big companies here are making ex- tensive preparations for it and the smaller concerns are tying up hugze centracts with Australian exporters PROSECUTE ENEVAY [} ~ WHITE SLAVE CASES! - TO REFUNDING PLAN: (By Associated Press) Washington, D, C., June 25 —The President and Attorney General Mc- Reynaolds had an ecarly conference today to select a speclal prosecutor for the Caminetti-Diggs white slave cases, and Western Fuel Company indictments in the Federal Court at San Francisco. The pofficial view ig that however mistaken MgReynolds’ cursory view of the which he ordered a postponement of the cases, his action {8 free from un- worthy motives. The President wants Francis J. Heney to prosecute the cases, situation on TO VOTE ON HARRIS NOMIFATION. Washington, June 25—The Sen- ate has promised to vote today to confirm W, J. Harris of Georgla, a8 director of the census, succeeding E. Dana Durand. When the name of .{ Harris was first sent in by President < HARRIS & £wG Mrs, Silas R. Barton, wife of a new congressman from Nebraska, is the only daughter of R. L. Metcalfe, re- cently appointed governor of the canal sone. Wilson there seemed a liklihooi of 2 big fight over tLe confirmation. Republicans were prepared to pro- duce both ancient and modern rec- oids to show why Harris should not be given the place. But the Demo- crats made it apparent also that they were ready to talk and keep on talk- ing as long as the Scnate remained in session, if necessary, so a compromise was reached and tcday’s action de- cided upon. No charges have ever been filed against Harris, and the Democrats have plenty of votes to confirm the nomination. LIVE STOCK EXCHANGE MEETING‘ St. Joseph, higgest conventio thi scity is that of 1! steck Exchange A on which crened here F. Daily of this city is president of the national body. There between 800 and 1,000 delegates present and they will discuss beef prices, the tariff and other subjects of interest. 0., June 25—The the season for National Live- of are June 26—Caustic| OPPOSITION 10 AMENDNENTS 10 TARIFF BILL QKE WOULD PROHIBIT INPORTA- TION OF GOODS MANUFACTUR- ED BY CHILDREN. Another Gives U. 8. Court of Appeals tom Cases. (By Associated Press) Washington, D. C., June 26—Two important amendments to the admin- 'istrative provisions of the tarift bill, -wroused. opposition in the Democratic '“¢nate caucua today. One prohibited the impertation of any goods, except immediate porducts of agriculture, forests and fisheries, wholly or part- ly manufactured by children under icurteen. Many declared tke provis- ion the moat drastic protective meas- ure any manufacturer could request. The amendment granting Unitea States Court of Appeals concurrent. jurisdietion with customs court im customs cases involving more than one hundre@ dollars aroused attem- tion. Some thought the proposal is entering a wedge toward tho elimi- nation of the customs court, Senator Ransdell resumed his argument against free sugar in the caucus discussion. The discussion cn sugar ‘apd wool schedules is to ciose at féur when a vote will be taken. Administration leaders expect the bill will be reported to the Semato early next week, ENTERTAIN NEW U. §. ENVOY, Londdn, June 25—The American Luncheon Club, gave a special lunch- cen for Ambassador W. H. Page at the Savoy Hotel today. All of the leading Americans in London were present. WILSON NOT OPPOSED (By Assoclated Press.) Washington, D. €., June 25— President gald today he would not cbject 1o re-inserting in the currency Vill the original provision ta refund teven hundred and twelve million d?llars of two per cent. bonds secur- ing national bank notes into three P'er cent. bonds without circulation privilege, CAR ACCOUNTANTS MEET. Charlevoix, Mich., June 25—The National Association of Transporta- tion and Car Accountants Officers which met here today has borught together many rallroad men from all parts of the country. Experts will address the meeting on sub- jects of general interest and many reforms for the benefit of rallroad accountants will be Aiscussed. Y. M. C. A. FOR ST. PETE. The young men of St. Petersburg have started a movement for the con- struction of a Y M. C. A. bullding ia the Sunshine City. It is understood that they are recelving much en- couragement, one man offering to do- nate $500 for such a building. NORTHERN METHODISTS TO BUILD $25,000 CAURCH AT ST. PETERSBURG, A — A new Northern Methodist church! it to be erected in St. Petersburg at! a cost of something like $20,000 org $25,000. The church will be of bnfl-! cclored brick, and the windows will be of the finest stained glass. When finished it will be one of the nest caurches in that city. S Government positions under eivil service regulation in the U. S. num- ber 391,350, . 5 T e ! SUGAR MAGNATE SAYS THERE WILL BE NO PANIC. London, Eng., June 25—Rudolph Spreckles, the California sugar mag- nate, who has been spending a va- cation in London and Paris, sailed for America today on: tHp Olymplec. Mr. Spreckles has been studying the situation at homec from the stand- point of Euroje and says he fears no panic in the United States. In a private interview Mr. Spreckles said: “Engiish bankers with whom | have talked are satisfied with the fundamental soundness of conditions in Amesica. My persomal opinion is that the trouble is due to overcapi- talization throughout the world. ! Lelieve. the United States is in & bet- and our opportunities of expansion, we have the power to absorb the covercapitalization with less depres- sive effects than other countries. PANTER HERS FLE OEMURRER Fight For Painter’s Visoera Is Now Qn In Earnest At Baltimore. (By Associated Press.) Baltimore, June 25—A demurrer to the receivership action for the possession of the viscera of the late E. O. Painter of Jacksonville, was offered in court here today by the attorney for Painter's heirs, Penn Mutual Comes Across. ., One hundred thousand dollars in cold cash, representing the premiums .of. three insurance policies on the life of the late Edward Okle Painter, who was drowned in the 8t. Johns river last May 22, was paid over. to the widow and daughter of deceased yesterday afternoon at 3:30 ‘o’clock by Penn Mutual . Life . Insurance company of Philadelphia, Pa. Mr, Painter carrfed acecident and life Insurance in several companies amounting to considerably over $1,- 000,000, and this settlement by the Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co. This is the first made by any of the various interested institutions. XOLD FETE FOR FARM SETTLEMENT. London, June 25-—Princess Pat- ricia, daughter of the Duke ana Duchess of Connaught, was the prin- cipal patron of the cafe concert giv- en at Grosvenor Hall today for the Lenefit of the farm gettlement recent- 1. established in the Qkanahan Val- ley, British Columbla. The farm is to be known as the Princess Patricia 'arm. CENTRAL OF GA. BUYS 3,000 ACRES LAND, — (By Assoclated Press) Savannah, Ga., June 25—The Cen- tral of Georgia Rallway today an- nounces the purchse of three thous- and acres of land near Albany t6 be cut into small farms and offered to western settlers. N EDWARD K. CAMPBELL GARLOAD OF WAR NUNTIONS HELD. AT NEW ORLEAS: MADERO'S RELATIVES, IT “1§° _CLAIMED, AIDING THE COB- STITUTIONALIST'S CAUSE. Department of Justice te Decide Whether To Allow Shipment To : Cross Border. (By Associated Prees) New Orleans, La., June 26—A esr~ load of war munitions, enroute from New York to camp Venustiano Car- ransa in porthern Mexico are held here pending the decision of the De- partment of Justice as to whether to allow it to proceed across the border. The consignment is said to be a part of a large contribution of munitions by relatives of the ' late President Madero to the constitutional cause.’ POPULAR YOUNG MAN DIES AT HUNTINGTOR, W. VA- Friends in this city will regret to learn of the.death of Hargis HII, who spent a winter/here three years’ . ago with his parents, Judge and Mrs. C. B. Hill. The following account is teken from the Huntington (W, Va.), Dispatch of June 18: : “A victim of typhoid fever, Hargis Breckenridge Hill, age 26 years, son of Judge and Mrs. C. B. Hill, former prominent Kentucgians, died at '10:50 o’clock last night in the Guth- rie hospital, Weakened by hard work and close attention to business his position as book-keeper of the Ethel Coal Company in Logan coun- ty, the young man was in a condi- tion that he was unable to withstand the ravages of the malady that had - seized upon his body, and caused his removal to the hospital last Wednes- day. An unwonted sorrow has been oc- casioned by the sudden ending to his life which ‘held prospects of the brightest nature. He was well-known here in his capacity as clerk in the First National Bank; and desk clerk in the Florentine hotel, positions in which he had displayed unusua] ca- pabilities, He was a young man of exceptionally attractive character, Cevoaed to his duties and faithful and diligent in the acceptances of his responsibilities. The assidiousness with which he always undertogk the tasks before him, and the clese ats tention he always paid to his busl- ness affairs, contributed in a measure to the breakdown of his physicial be- 1ug and this break in his Bodily ar- mour contributed materially, hia triends sald last pight, ta. the effect of the dlsease that attacked hini. He leaves to mourn their loss, his wite, formerly Miss Buford Jdarwood daughter of Mr. ang Mrs. C, B, Hu: wood, whom he married in Hunting- ton in June, 1912. Hig father, Judsze Hill was formerly secretary of State of, Kentucky, and is widely -known One brother, J. Hendrick Hjlj o u.[; city, also suivly 8. The young man was a me; the Central Christiap v:luneh.nlr‘lb:'w“t 8 Master Mason, & memb . , ember of the Blue Lodge at Berwind, and connect- td with the chapter at Bluefield, FIVT MILLION DOLLAR STOGK YARD FOR L0S ANGELES New York, June 25—A the small packers say th:: '!‘:":; feeding ground of any considerable 81ze between Log Angeles and E| Paso is now being sought by agents .of the big concerns {o forestall any attempt on ol the independents to ship cattle Shipments of beet DOW rea Los Angeles from Au d to only 50,000 week, but Mr, stralia amouaqt bounds of meat a Lenk saiq that wi the beginning of another mon: Packers expect to increase thig amount to fifty topg aw (¢ local trade alone, prlonts Large Los Angeles TOW being const Llands that it ig s stock yards are Tucted. Packiag Said will