Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, August 9, 1913, Page 1

LAND EVENING TEL PUBLISHED IN THE BEST TOWN IN THE BEST PART OF THE BEST STATE BUSINESS JCHED BY COUNGIL FOR RAILROAD RIDDLE n to Move Tremont pute for Road - to Line Agreed Upon. >;1:”_Aux. 8, 1913, session .of .the .City 2 all members ‘but Mr. t, Vice President Pil. fom Morton Riddle for lding permit 8o as not e A. C. L. rallway to Jpam driveway to. New pand to leave off gates avenue until. in the Council same is nec- pn motion granted. of special committee j:proposed road leading jity in a westernly. di- ecepted; and on motion nter route was adopt- i proposition of Messrs, n and Steitz to build of street beginning at § and going east and jpcepted, provided that gnd material was same ¥was building, and that for the city a right of ) than forty feet wide § of their street north h. Marshal Tillls was nvestigate the condi. fted pauper negro wom- fer to relieve immediate Bport at next session. Pe- ¥e Tremont hotel build- property of the hotel again taken up, and ested addressed the nd against the pro- of house; on motion llowed and permit or. therefor. iJ. W. Kimbrough and in block 15, Munn's eferred back to them pn, or change to fee fon from the Military gdered answered, stating d begin when concerts 2 promised by them. from mayor asking that cut in the streets and granted and same was ® by the streer commit- fh area as in its discre- . assessing paving costs fon Massachusetts ave- n laid over, and same to the city compticl- i@pinion thereon. Mouth. pm all the officers for d and were respect!ve- ed for record. littee was requested to tter of zasoline tank ment. j No. 154 entitled An @0 Amend Sections 3, 4 dinance No. 135, etc., d and given its first On motion the rules pd, and sald ordinance ntitled above wis put ond and final readings ly passed; .al' members u’-n improvement ¢ ‘mm't- that the . Carpente~'s City had purchased the had been in the park paintain same and also erein, with ti: permis pity. ng resolution was in. d _was unanimously ved by the City Couneil That the public spirit ters’ Union in placing lunn park be and. the ended by this Couneil. street committee for investigation and report thereon. On motion Council adjourned. W. P. PILLANS, Vice President. Attest: H. L. SWATTS, City Clerk. POPE MAKES PEACE PLEA Rome, Aug. 9.—Today marks the 10th anniversary of Pore Plus’ in- stallation as successor to the late Pope Leo XIII, and his holiness is oxpected to observe the event by is- suing & plea to Catholic churches throughovt the world for permanent international peace. It will call on the archbishops and bishops to be- gin the propaganda immediately and will instruct the legates to those governments diplomatically related ‘| to’' the Vatican to make formal rep- resentations to the sovereigns of those nations, urging their partici- pation in the movement for univer- sal peace. ‘ INPEAGHMENT OF - GULZER PROBABLE New York’s Governor Accused of Speculating With Funas Contrib- uted for Campaign Purposes (By Assecated Press.) New York, Aug. 9.—The legisla- tive committee which concluded its hearicgs here yesterday, today be- gan drafting the report of the tes- timony that Governor Sulzer had used campaign contributions for stock speculation. The report will be submitted to the Legislature on Monday. In the opinion of Chair- man Frawlein, no course is open but to recommend the governor’'s im- peachment. Sulzer remains silent. MIAMI STRICTLY ENFORCING ANTI-CIGARETTE LAW Miami, Aug. 9.—Denying that they were acting under the orders of the Purity League, officers Gor- don ani Elmer T. Hodge yester- day rounded up four tobacconists who were charged with selling ci. zarettes to minors, and after a hear- ing before Judge Redmond B. Gau- tier the four delinquents were bound over to criminal court of record. Besides going to these four mer- chants, the boys who were acting as sleuths for the officers visited several well known cigar storcs, but were promptly turned down when the request was made for a pack- age of cigarettes. The boys selec‘- ed for tho crusade dld not know what Constable Hodge and Pelice- man McDade had in mind, the of- ficers stating to the youngsters that it would be impossible to secure cigarettes at the stores. Phony bets were made thai the boys could not get them at various stores, the of- ficers finally arresting four on their tour. When asked if they would keep up the crusade, the officers stated that the law against selling cigarettes or tobacco had been on the statuic books for a long time and that they would enforce {t whenever an infraction or violation took place. E. H. GARLAND & SON SELL LUMBER AND NOVELTY PLANT A business deal of considerable importance was consummated yes- terday when E. H. Garland & Son sold their business known as the Builders’ Lumber & Supply Co. to H. F. Dye, of Gainesville, and W. H. Brown, W. &, Alman and R. W. Giles, of Tampa, the new con. cern to be known as the Dye Man- ufacturing Co., under which title it s to be incorporated within the next sixty days. ¢ Mr. R. W. Giles will be uctive manager and is already in charge. It is_ proposed to; develop the: daal« ness along:all-1ines, adding sone partments - not - heretofore :carriell; and every character of building ma- terfal will be supplied. The consideration of the sale was about $12,000. The plans of the Messrs. Garland have not yet been announced. (By Associated Press.) Spencer, N. C., Aug. 9.—Henry Clay Grubb, a wealthy citizen of Rowan county, was killed today by his wife, Emma Grubdb. Mrs. Grubb is in s critical condition. In & statement she sald her husband at- tacked her when hé returned home early today and she shot in self- defense. o8 .o SUGCESSER 10 SEN, JOHNSON TOPIC OF DISCUSSION AND CAUSE OF WRANGLE IN THE SENATE TODAY Opinion Seems to Prevail That Gov. 0'Neal May Call Special Elee- tion for Purpose (By Associated Press) 4 Washington, Aug. 9.—A sharp division of opinion arose among the senators today over the authority of Governor O’'Neal of Alabama to call a special election to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Senator Johnston. Senators Kern and Wil liams declared themselves as will. ing to abide by the opinion of At- torney General McReynolds yester- day that the governor may do s0. Senator Bacon believes a special session of the Legislature is neces- sary in order that the governor may be authorized to call an election. If the semator from Alabama presents himself on the basis of an election called by the governor, without au- thorization by the Legislature, it is feared a contest will follow and the result may endanger the tariff meas- ure, NOTED CATHOLICS GO TO MILWAUKEE Milwaukee, Wis., Aug. 9.—No. ted Catholics from all parts of the country are gathering here today to attend the twelfth annual conven- tion of the American Federation of Catholic Socletles which opens to- morrow. At the Auditorium Mayor Bading will deliver an address of welcome followed by a response by Charles I. Denrehand of New Or- leans, president of the Federation. On Sunday morning Cardinal Gib- bons of Baltimore will pontificate at high mass in the Cathedral church. Archbishop Keane, of Dubuque, Towa, will deliver the sermon. John Mitchell and labor leaders of inter- national importance will speak| The conference will be under the chair. manship of Bishop Muldeen of Rock- ford, I, P " (By Assocated Press.) Washington, kug. 9—Suffragists throughout the United States are gathering here to attend a confer-' ence Wednesday to Friday of the National Council of Women Voters. The conference will be executive ex. cept for a public meeting on Fri- day when Jane Adams will speak. INTENSE HEAT AND WITHERING [DROUGHT IN WESTERN STATES (By Associated Press) Kansas City, Aug. 9.—There is increased suffering today from heat and drought in Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Many cities are harassed for want of water. Crops are badly burnt. THIS 18 NO FLORIDA SNAKE STCRY Charlotte, Mich., Aug. 9.—A monster snaks, regarded as the larg- est reptile killed in Eaton county within the past twenty-five years, was discovered in Wndsor township by F. L. ‘Parmenter and Robert Keeney while walking through the woods on the farm of Samuel Beal. While one of the men held down the snake with a fence rail the other was able to kill the reptile. When the dead sn:ke was stretched out and measured it was fornd to be seventeen feet and seven inches in length. RIO GRANDE FARMERS MEET San Benito, Texas, Aug. 9.—Rlo Grande Valley farmers and business men held a meeting here today to make recommendations looking to the improvement of the system em- ployed in marketing and distribut- ing the products of the lower Rio Grande Valley. LAKELAND, FLORIDA, SATURDAY, AUG. 9, 1918. SELEGTION OF - PRESIDENT MND SENKTE WILL CONFERTONIHT MEXICAN SITUATION SUBJECT OF GRAVE DELIBERATIONS AT WASHINGTION No Opposition to Landing of John Lind, But Manner of His Re- ception Somewhat Doubtful (By Assocated Press.) Washington, Aug. 9.—The pres- ident will meet the entire Senate foreign relations committee at the White House tonight for a confer- ence on the Mexican situation. This announcement was made today, though it is not intimated whether any new development caused the calling of the conference. John Lind, who is expected to arrive off Vera Cruz tonight, probably will reach Mexico City Monday. Though no official confirmation has been re- ceived, it is said the passage of the battleship New Hampshire has been slow, for the purpose of allowing the Mexican officials time for pos- sible reconsideration of their recent statement declaring the presence of Lind undesirable. (By Associated Press) Washington, Aug. 9.—Another, threatened outburst in the Senate' today over the Mexican situation was squelched by emphatic disap- proval from Republicans and Demo- crats who joined in condemning a | public discussion of the situation. Senator Smith, of Michigan, opened the subject by declaring the consti- tutionalist junta here had the ear of the State department and was in. | fluential in dismissing Ambassador | Wilson. Senator Willlams, of Mis- sissippl, replied with the charge that there s an ‘“organized syndl- | cated effort” to bring on war with | Mexico. He gaid the syndicate had' its lobby in Washington, with money behind it. (By Assocated Press.) i Vera Cruz, Aug. 9.—Not the slightest opposition is planned by ! the port authorities here to the, landing of John Lind, who is ox- | pected to arrive on the New Hamp-| shire some time today. | o - \ ' (By Associated Press) Washington, Aug. 9.—Bryan said today that Lind would find fn.' structions awaiting. him at Vera Cruz. Thelr nature remains undis- closed. It is hinted unofficially that Lind might remain in Vera Cruz untfl his proposals have been presented, through Charge d’Af- fairs O’Shaughnessy, to Huerta. SUFFS HORSEWHIP ] MEDIGAL OFFICER OF3 HOLLOWAY JAIL (By Associated Press.) London, Aug. 9.—Militant suf- fragettes, armed with horse whips, today assaulted Dr. Allen Campbell Pearson, medical officer of Holloway jail, as he was entering the prison gate. The attack was made in pro. test over the treatment of Miss May | Richardson, under sentence for win- dow smashing. - - ANTI-JAP LAND LAW Sacramento, Cal., Aug. 9.—The Webb anti-alien land law, passed by the last Legislature becomes effec COAST LINE CONDUCTOR MAY LOSE HIS FOOT It was reported here Wednesday that Capt. T. H. Richardson, for several years conductor on the Mi- canopy “short” of the Atlantic Coas. Line, entered the DeSoto San- itarfum in Jacksonville Tuesday for the purpose of having his right foot amputated. Capt. Richardson went to Atlanta about ten days ago on business, and while en route home became afflicted with diebetic gan- grene in the foot. Physicians in Jacksonville, it is said, decided that amputation of the foot would be necessary to save the patient’s life. His wife was apprised of his condi- tion Tuesday afternoon, leaving on the first train for his bedside. Capt. Richardson, whose family reside in Galnesville, is very popular —ith the traveling public, and the news of his misfortune will be a severe shock to all his acquaintances.—Gaines- ville Sun ADVANGEMENT IN GOUTHERN GOLLEGES Bureau of Education Declares Prog- ress Has Been Remarkable Since 1900 (By Asseciated Prem.) Washington, Aug. 9.—Southern colleges since 1900 have made re- markable advancement according to the report of the bureau of educa- tion today. The entrance require- ments, libraries, laboratories, build- ings and equipment, are all greatly improved. The betterment is cred- ited chiefly to various philathropic organizations. REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS (Reported Daily by Security Ab: stract and Title Co , Bartow August 8, 1913. . Starling and Harrelson to J. A. Garrard. Fletcher and DeVane to Charles Douglass. G. T. Edweards and wife to D. A Miles. G. T. Edwards and wife to Chas. A. Douglass. Leonard Hillis and wife to Thomp- son and Jackson. J. A. Garrard and wife to Starl. ing and Harrelson. - NEW YORK BALLOT 18 FEET LONG DILBNERT | S, New York, Aug. 9.—In certain districts in New York, voters will e able to cast their ballots by the yard next fall. The twenty-third as- sembly district is graced by a bal. lot eighteen feet long, for the com- ing Democratic primarics, the Thir- ty-second district’s bit of wall pa- per is seventeon feet long, while that of the Thirty-fourth district is six. teen. The Republicans have adopt- ed the election district as a unit, so Repubiican voters will have ballots of workable size. CIGARETTES AND DOGS BARRED HERE Waupaca, Wis., Aug. 9.—Dogs and cigarettes are classed as unde- sirables on the program of Camp Cleghorn, Independent Order of Good Templars’ chautauqua, which opened at Columbian Lake today. (By Associated Press.) S8an Francisco, Aug. 9.—There was no session today of the trial of Maury I. Diggs for violation of the Mann white slave law The case will be resumed Tuesday. BABY WILDER MAKES GREAT BASEBALL RECORD An i-Atlanta paper publishes the tive at midnight tonight, without|Picture of “Two No.Hit Twirlers,” Interference from the electorate of [ 90€ Of Whom ‘is ‘Baby’ Wilder, well the State through the meédium of | XnOWn here, and who seems to be referendum. The bill prohibits the | P1aying excellent ball in the Emplre Japanese from becoming permanent gue. Beneath the picture the land holders in this State, but the | following comment is printed: Japs, on the other hand, are busy| '‘These two lads hold a record that preparing stock corporations’ plans Das never been equalled in profes- which they believe will prlctlenlly"h“l baseball. Pltehing for the pullify the law. Cordele team, about two weeks ago, they twirled a Adouble header and each registered a no-hit game On (By Asscelated Prems) the left is Baby Wilder, and on the New York, Aug. 9.—In response | right s Fillingim. These two doys to a message from the Times here, | first saw service in Georgia prep Venustiano Carranza, the Mexican |school ranks, the former twirling rebel leader, telegraphed that he|for Stome Mountain and the latter would be unwilling to stop fighting| for Gordon. If any other team has even if John Lind should request|recorded two no-hit shut-outs in one Huerta to cease hostilities until aft-{ day the baseball records do not er the October election. show 1t.” No. 236. WILSON'S ABLITY PROVEN BY HIS IAPPUINI MENTS NO MEDIOCRE MEN AMONG THOSE SELECTED BY HIM FOR IMPORTANT POSTS Richard Lee Metcal? Leaves for the Canal Zone—Simplifying Work in Agricultural Department Washington, Aug. 9.—(Special) —Although Woodrow Wilson has been president but a little over five months, he has demonstrated beyond queestion his fiiness to deal with big national problems in a statesmanlike way, even though his political oppo- nents differ with him in fundamen. tals of government with especial ref- erence to the needs and desires of the people. While the Wilson administration will be marked by the breaking of many time-honored precedents, it will also be distinguished for the number of literary men chosen to represent the government at the cap- itals of Europe and the East, many of the men thus chosen standing in the front rank of the literati of the American nation, whose works are household words wherever the Eng- lish language is spoken. Not alone, however, will the Wil- son administration be distinguished for the number of literary men who have been made ambassadors and ministers to forelgn governments, but it will be universally commend. ed for the generally exceptionally high character of those selected for diplomatic places not only to the re- publics to the south of us, but to Europe and the orfent. Whatever may arise to embarrass the Wilson administration, it can- not be sald that mediocre men were selected for high positlions at the dip- lomatic courts of the world, 1 Richard Lee Metcalf, of Nebraska, a widoly known newspaper man and former editor of Willlam Jennings Bryan’s Commoner, whose influence sent him to the Canal Zone as Isth- mian Canal commissioner, and who will probably become 3zovernor of the “strip” when the new govern- ment of the Isthmus goes into ef. fect, has great faith in good wishes. This was {llustrated when, just be- fore leaving for his new post of duty Mr. Metcalf told a gathering of his friends in Washington, assembled to wish him “godspeed,” the beautiful story of the ‘“Servant inthe House.” “She was only a little girl, a char- acter in a wonderful, but modern drama I once saw,” he sald, “but it was through her wishing that every- body was drawn Into a spirit of com- radeship and fellowship such as the house had never known before. She wrought this change through noth- ing but her faith and earnestness devold of guile in her constant wish. ing. May I ask you, llkewise, my friends, to wish for me a duty well performed; wish for me that I may gain a p roper understanding of the country to which T am going, a coun- try of which I know but little, ex- cept from reading. Do for me what the ‘Servant in the House’ did im bringing about contentment, happi- ness and success—just wish, wish for me and mine; for if it be true that when you wish as did the ‘Ser- vant in the House’ the thing you wish for will come true, them I know that T will be successful in my new and responsible duties in the southland. T have abounding faith in the wishing of my friends.” A revolution, bloodless, to be sure, fs going on in the department of agriculture under the guldance of the new secretary. Mr. David H. Houston. He is simplifying matters and work in every direction, and one of the most important steps he has taken thus far is to do away with the confusion that has result- ed from the multiplicity of the se. ries of publications fssued by the de- partment. It will not only be in- teresting, but will be a rellef to the general publie, and especially to the farmers, big and little, to know that the department will discontinue the general distribution of matter ®o sclentific or technical as to be of practically no use to the lay reader. Techniéal information will be sup- (Continued on Page ¢.) b 5 b p i