Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, June 28, 1913, Page 1

> LAKELAND, FLORIDA, SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 1913, MBERS (. FLY i T0DEATH AND DEPUTY SUMMOK- NEIGHBORS WHO FEAR FOUL PLAY. ived Between Little Moun- nd Peak’s Station, Near Lexington. By Associated Press) bia S. C., June 28 —A spec- ch form Lexingtonm, S. C., ord today states that John is wife and four children, hter who was school teacher a son aged eighteen ~ were o death in their farm home Little Mountain and Peak’s pst night. A milkman found v bodies in the smoulder- this morning. The cause ro is a mystery. Neighbors n investigation and the 4 deputies were summoned. mers suspect foul play and hought Jacob’s house was ed by lightning during a storm. RSON MURDER TRIAL. bature of yesterday's proceed- the Anderson murder trial testimony of Ivan Stewart, ipal State witness, who was psted as an accomplice. Ac- to Stewart's testimony, he h Anderson on the night the p: Plant City, where Ander- purchased a can of kerosene. pderson and Stewart were , and Anderson told the lat- Lie intended to kill Wread, 0 uccompany him. rd testified that he refused th Anderson to \Wreads house, iined in the woods, going by road and later being joined rson, Stewart heard the shots Was committed, riding with; ATHLETIC CRACKS AT CHICAGO. Chicago, June 28—The interna- tional athletic championships being held at Grant Park today have brought together not only the best men of the United States, many of whom will compete in the Olympic games at Athens Greece, mext April, 2nd athletes from foreign countries. All the.athletes of the country— those who have already competed ebroad under the stars and stripes und those who aspire to that honor— are eager to defend their laurels or to show their ability before the men vko will have the selection of the team for the Athenian games. Mel Shepard, Abel Kiviat, John Paul Jones, George Bonhag, Matt McGrath, and Ralph Rose, all high lights in the atheletic world, will de- fend their titles in the Nationai Amateur Athletic union champion- ships. The championships, senior and ju- nior, contest of thirtysix events, e.ghteen of each. Mayor Harrison and the city coun- cil of Chicago, the Chicago Associa- tion of Commerce; the Board of Edu- cation; the League Women's clubs, c¢mbracing a membership in Cook county of 40,000—in short every civ- ic and educational and business or- ganization in Chicago, has endorsed the meet. MULBERRY TEAGHERS ARE SELEGTED Corps of Fine Instructors To Guide Destines Of School Com- ing Term. Bartow, Fla., June 28—The Board of Public Instruction met in special scssion in the office of the superin- tendent with all members and the superintendent present. The min- utes of the last regular meeting, to- cether with those of the called meet- ing of May 30th were rcad and ap- proved. The material for the addition of anothier room on the Bradley Junc- t.on school was granted, the con- siruction of same to be paid for by the patrons. Petition from people residing at peant the death of Wread and flames when Anderson set he house. When they joined nderson said: “I have done told you 1 would do.” he was asked why, when ar- Deputy Sheriff W. W. hrd, he had claimed that he othing about the case, Stew- jed that he was afraid. Later, eing placed in jail, he sent to Deputy Woodward, asking er to come to see him, and @ full confession to officers. om, deputy at Plant City, and Purvis, a well-known citizen to having seen an ofl can in ns of the Wread house close body. It had been previously that Wread gave away to a br the only oil can he had ever lf» According to the descrip- tiie oil can in which Anderson as given by Stewart, the can n the ruins was the same one ch Anderson had purchased Plant City.—Tampa Tribune. by MENT REACHED FOR R. R. DISSOLUTION, Sotiin (By Associated Press,) pington, June 28—Attorney 'nlds and represeritatives of 100 Pacific it wag definitely today, have reached an ngree'- Pr the dissolution of the great 40 railroad merger. ‘The es .uf the plap are in harmony .t-Sldf‘nls' views and his ap- IS expected when the plan Monday to the judges of ted States Circuit Court. The 1, “'i.th the Government's ap- ( lified only by a request for time before entering a fin, ed PIs not now foreseen. e i LION STATE TROOPS Alturas, asking for the establish- ment of a school was not granted, as it was found that there was two schools in satisfactoiy reach of them. The following teachers for the Mulberry school were confirmed: Misses Allie Patton, Louella Cox, Eva Ballard, Lottie Blood, Lola Law- ier, 1da Norwood, Inez Cochran, Mrs. Frank Coles. Carl 8. Cox was confirmed, provid- ed that he comply with the require- ments of the County Board by secur- ing a State certificate. A lease from J. C. Beal to the (‘ounty Board for site for the Bryant school, together with his check for A WANTS AN GRIGGS LEAVES INVESTIGATION | FOR JAX TO INWASHINGTON| TAKE NEW JoB FIVE MEN FIRE WILSON TO IN-|HAS BEEN IN WASHINGTON VESTIGATE MARTIN'S QUIETLY WORKING UNKNOWN RESIGNATION. TO OTHER ASPIRANTS. Claim That Fletcher and Bryan Made| Will Take Over Office Of Collector Him Sign Resignation Before Customs of Florida On Next PUBLISHED IN THE BEST TOWN IN THE BEST PAR~T OF THE BEST STATE THE JUNIOR CHAMPION- SHIP MEET. rual junior track and field cham- pionships of the Metropolitan Asso- ciation taking place here today has' brought out the best youngsters in the country. The lists of events to I'¢ decided is as follows: One hundred yard run, 220 yard run, 440 yard run, 880 yard run, on¢ mile ruun, three mile run, 120 yard bigh hurdles, 220 yard low hurdles, cne mile walk, throwing the discus, throwing the 35-pound weight, put- ting 12 pound shot, throwing 12- pound hammer, running broad jump, pole valut, throwing the javelon, running high jump, running hop, step Fox Hills, N. J., June 28—The an-l PR 0 0 R R R P R A T PIER g R Ty No. 203 GEORGIA'S NEW GOVERNOR 15 INAUGURATED JOHN MARSHALL SLATON IN- DUCTED INTO OFFICE, SUC- CEEDING BROWN., His Inaugural Address Dwelt Om Economy In Tax Appropriations Appointing Him, (By Associated Press.) Washington, June 28-—President Wilson today received a telegram from five Jacksonville citizens asking tor an investigation of the charge that Senators Fletcher and Bryau compelled John W. Martin Collector of Customs, Florida, to sign his resignation before they would per- wit his confirmation. The telegram was referred to sccretary McAdoo. CHRISTIAN W OLKER'S BIG MEETING. Portland, Ore., June 28-—With the sky as the only caropy, the biggest rieeting of the World’s Christian As- sceiation conference in session here takes place tomorrow afternoon in the National Amphitheatre, which comprises the field of the Mutanomai ~mateur Athletic Club. More than 13,000 delegates and 25,000 visitors o! every nationalist are attending thef conference. ‘‘The Family Marriage and Divorce,” will come in for an important part of the discussion by world-famous speakers. MAN WHO KILLED COP IS KILLED BY A MOQB. Leesburg, Ga., June 28—According t. a message received her, the man who killed Policeman E. P. Davis at Albany last night was captured and killed at Waters Station, near here, at 2 o'clock yesterday. The nan has not been identified. He was about thirty-five years of age and was well dressed. Policeman Davis attempted to ar- rest the man and was shot dead on one of the principal streets of Al- bany. 192.COTTON CROP " WIS A WHOPPER Cotton Crop Of the United States Was the Second Largest Ever Produced (By Associated Press) Washington, June 28-—The 1912 ¢otton crop of the United States was the second largest ever produced, amounting to 15,313,015 bales ot $50.00 as a donation for the building five hundred pounds each. The cen- of said school was accepted and the thanks of the Board was extended for same, sus bureau announced today the ciops estimated value are$920,630,- 000, or $60,790,000 more than the The trustees fof the Homeland) ...qrd crop of 1911. Notwithstand- school were allowed $25 for the re- vairing of their school building, said in repairs to consist piincipally equipping said building with Adoors, windows, locks, etc. It coming to the knowledge of this board that some teachers in county were not teaching six hours, as required by law, it was ordered tkat all teachers must comply with taid law, anq is further ordered that o]l teachers be required to allow one l ing the quantity of lint cotton was 12.7 per cent less. DRAMATIC FOLK FROLIC, Darien, Conn., June 28—Promi- this] nent actors and actresses from New York and other cities came here to- cay to attend the garden party given this afternoon by Mr. and Mrs. Ed- ward Milton Royle, the former the noted playwright. T he party is in- lour for noon recess, and two other|tended as a rally for the monster recesses of 15 minutes each. Considerable time was taken up arranging teachers’ salaries for the ccming year. same was continued until the next meeting. BOXER HAS A ROMANCE. Pittsburg, Pa., June 28—A barty of young North Siders culmin- ated in the marriage here today of Carolyn Leona Pender and Raymond Kenny, better known as Younk Ken- ARE IN CHARGE |tev, the featherweight boxer. The e, "B.v Assoclated Press) '8, Ariz., June 28—General 2nd federals gre reported scat- 20d fleeing, ganq General Ob- and rebellioys State troops Pected to entep Guaymas So- day, | bride is an actress. b —— A sad accident took place at the drawbridge of the Atlantic Coast Line railway in Sanford a few days 220, when James Shepherd, a young toy, was drowned while in ring. v ro-' amendments to al, mance growing " ' the Government may make | e & g out of a Christmas| woolen manufacturers. swim-| c'clock. ageant planned fo rthe latter part of August, The completion of WOOL AMENDMENTS WERE DEFEATED (By Associated Press.) Washington, June 28—The Senate Democratic caucus today defeated all the free list by FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Preaching services 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Sunday school 9:45 a. m. You will be welcome at any of these services. DIXIELAND METHODIST CHURCH. Services tomorrow morning at 11 Sunday school 3 o’clock, Epworth L'eaxue 1:30. Tuesiay. (By Associated Press) Washington, June 28— (Special) Judge James F. C. Griggs of Apalac- I'icola who was nominated and con- iirmed late yesterday afternoon by ¢ Senate as, Collecteor of Customs for Florida, was commissioned today and left here to take charge of the Jacksonville headquarters. IiIUCH DAMAGE BY RAIN AT YBOR CITY. Several thousand dollars in dam- age was done by a combination of heavy rain of yesterday afternoon and inadequate sewerage in the vi- cinity of Seventh avenue and Cix- tcenth street. This spot is the center of a natural drainage basin of 160 acres in extent «nd the water pours in from beyond Micihigan ave. on the north, Twelf- th street on the west, Twenty-second street on the east and from the rail- road tracks on the south. 1 In some stores the water stood a fcot high and the lower shelves and || all that happened to me on the floor was ruined. The Williams Furniture Company is perhaps -the greatest loger. In the back of Julius Juster’s store there is an alley. The floor ot the store rises two feet above the wrade of this alley. While the storm was at its height the water stood = fcot deep in the back end of the stere.—Tampa Tribune. SMITH TO BOX CARPENTER. June 28-—Jeff Smith, the Bayonne, N. J., wonder, is matched to box George Carpenter, the French heuvy-' weight for twenty rounds (o-night. WY TARDS WY NOT BE GLOSED Officers Recommend That Southern Yards Be not Aband- oned, (By Associated Press.) Washington, June 28—The recom- mendation that none of the Southern Navy Yards be closed as was pyoeposed in the Taft administration will be made to Secretary of the Navy Dan- iels, by a board of officers who have returned here from an inspection of the southern yards. Prospects are bright for the development of the southern yards if Secretary Daniels and Congress act favorably upon these recommendations. (By Associated Press) e TO WATCH SUFFRAGETTES. Berlin, June 28—The police offi- cials here have received notive to put & special guard on duty at the races tomorrow for the German Grand Prix, because of threats of the suf- fragettes to interfere with the run- ning as they did at two of the great English races during the past few v eeks, HOT WEATHER DON'T PHASE THE VETS. (By Associated Press) Gettysburg, Pa., June 28—Extreme weather failed to affect the ardor ot the veterans arriving on every traia for the anniversary celebration of the Battle of Gettysburg. From morning until night streets of the city are crowded with veterans ot the north and south parading, cheer- ing, singing and fraternizing with tcrmer foes. The corn crop in Escambia county promises to be the largest for a num- ber of years. All the crops there are said to be ding well. ) CONGRESS HAS CORRESPON- and jump. and Tax Reforms. (By Associatel Press) Atlanta, Ga., June 28—John Mar- shall Slaton was inaugurated Gover- nor of Georgia at noon today succeed- ing Governor Joseph M. Brown. The ceremony was held before the joint in House of Representatives. His in< augural message urged economy in MAY NOT IMPROVE CEDAR KEY HARBOR. Washfington, June 28—Secretary of War Garrison has transmitted to Congress the report of the Engineer Board, recemmending that improve- ment of the harbor at Cedar Keys, Florida, be not undertaken. The re- Lort states that it would be inadvis- able to improve the harbor above its present condition as the commerce of the waterway does not warrant it. A similar report is made by the En- sineer Board with regard to the im- session of the Legislature appropriations and tax reforms. THE COMING WEEK DAY BY DAY. New York, June 28—The follow- provement of the Steinhatchie river. ing events are schedulel to take place during the coming week: Monday. Statue of Zachariah Chandler, twice Senator from Michigan and Secretary of Interior under President Grant will be unveiled in the Capi- tol. Illinons legislature adjourns sine die. Former President Taft leaves New Haven, Conn, for his summer home at Murray Bay, Canada. Lee Hoyt, charged with the mur- aer of his father, goes to trial &t Chillicothe, Ohio, today. William Williams, U. S. Commis- sioner of Immigation at New York, retires. Catholic Educationay weets at New Orleans,, La, TllesAday B World Congress on opium opens at The Hague, with every country rep- resented except Turkey. Moving picture weekly devoted to Texas enterprises beginsg publication 2t San Antonio, Beginning of celebration of the filtieth anniversary of Battle of Get- tysbur, ¥ ) hnd g, Pa., at Gettysburg. 3 _ Wednesday Col. Roosevelt, Jane Adams, James Garfield and other notables will speak at avy Day celebration, at Newport, R. I. Seventh Day Adventist Austin, Texas. Friday. National celebration of anniver- sary of the Declaration of Independ- ence. - PRESG ASSOGIATION Palatka Editor Chosen President, F*. Myers Gets Next Meeting. e e e e e R el s e R S ST e S R e B e B e (By Associated Press) Tampa, June 28-—Florida Press Association closed its convention to- day, selecting W. A, Russell, of Pa- latka, as President, and choosing F't. Myers for the 1014 convention. PE ti KING PETER TO ABDICATE. Association Geneve, June 28-—Preparations have been made for the early arrival liere of King Peter of Servia who, it is reported will abdicate the throne in favor of his son, owing to failing health brought on by anxiety over the war. King Peter will be sixty- nine years old tomorrow. He lived here before the assassination of King Alexander and Queen Draga, Coneva has sent a commission to cengratulate him on his birthday. FOUR DEAD AND SIX IN- JURED BY EXPLOSION. AL meet at (By Associated Press) New York, June 28—Divers were summoned today to search for bodies in the hold of the Standard oil tank steamer Mohawk which was wreck- e¢ late yesterday by an explosion of two hundred tons of fuel oil. It is believed there are only four deal and six injured, Saturday. National Education Association rceets at Salt Lake City, Utah. AN INTERNATIONAL PARK. — “A thing of beauty is a joy for- ever.” What would be more beauti- (By Asso—ci—ated. SRR (:l than a scenic park—a park alng Wehian - a1 Wibash ;: great highway connecting the Valkiin Mol vakie Taseecsnciing antic and Pacific, international in Kaba'w resclitton the ARNOIReY ke scope and repfesentlng ‘‘peace upon eral today sent Congress the corres- sarh, good will vowsnd S pondence concerning the postpone- T8 o5 Setionel 4oe S b ot o s Camisottiinne Waehs enhancing the beauty of our country ok, Pl GOy et Wbt Ak and commemorating the deeds of U SOalondtien of Dnites’ Mntet At those who have lived and left their torney McNabe of San Francisco. "(‘ootprlnta Wese e it ot S What could we have more beautifur cr more advantageous to the great maess of people than an appropriate rark commemorating the achieve- feeht of the greatest engineering ance with the readjustment of class P Evunt. Lavy TRANNS ot postoffices made annually, SR ‘ Pierce and Wauchula, Fla., hive ll::t:v: JACK JOHNSON HAS ¢hanged from third class to second- EM GUESSING. class offices, and the salaries of the B i postmasters increased to $2,000 per (By Associated Press) annum, Washington, June 28—With all hope abandoned of procuring Jack Johnson'’s deportation from Canada, 'omcials of the Department of Justice DENCE CONCERNING CASES. FORT PIERCE AND WAUCHULA HAVE SECOND CLASS. P. 0. —— Washington, June 28—In accord- i CHRISTIAN CHURCH. Spgcial business meeting after today examined the extraditioa morning sermon. Subject: “Past and | treaties with European countries to present. Evening subject: “Bring-|extradited when he lands there, ?n:: beer to Lakeland, who is doing| extraditel when he land there ity . e S Prof. J. P. Murphy former prinei- pal of the Chipley High School has been chosen president of the Indus- tial School at Marianna for the com- ing year. s ————— The board of county commission- ers for Madison county are receiving bids up to July 1st for the érection of a new court house. the . s b b