Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, August 11, 1913, Page 1

"LAKELAND EVENING TELEGRAM st ni———— Sm—— PUBLISHED IN THE BEST TOWN IN THE BEST PART OF THE BEST STATE : | HOURNS E DEATH 0 GIALS AND GENEVA RNED TO DEATH ' EVENING pape From Burning '|hi.nFla.m, ‘ . 11.—The people ed a dreadful shock n the news spread a late hour that two iladies, Misses Emily #Graddy, bad been in a fire which con- ence of their father, Addy, in the suburbs Ny B. Graddy and their one to bed in the § the house and were they were aroused ‘heat and smoke raging in the first ere terribly excited uffocated ond when and one of the ad with great dif- from the burning ere horrified to hear F the two daughters, fid Geneva, who had the others out. building a mass of Was Impossible and Ftun.te girls were rtment arrived, but fthe defective signal, ite to save the build- fly had just returned Bmping trip and there | to the origin of the mily Graddy was a beauty and accom- was very popular; Jraddy was a young ve years old. The o escaped, was in- e but will recover, :Mrs. Graddy in at- save their children 1ly burned. There estigation as to the {IRDAY OF HENDERSON REED fderson Reed died yes- g at 8 oclock, at the in-law, Mr. F. Em- fhis city, after an {l1- jerable duration, due feakdown and advanc- lady was aged 62 B greatly beloved by ther, being a lady in stian virtues found a r. She leaves a son, d, of the State Bank nd two daughters, Sharp and Miss All were at her bed- gend came, and all ac- iremains, which were 'to her old home at n., for interment. SERVATIONISTS ” NTI-SUFFRAGETTES ociated Press.) Aug. 11.—“Woman " is the latest term the suffrage conflict. National Association omen suffrage have me of their organi. | title. They contend pman the ballot will p man’s work, result- lect of her own du- Yo conserve the home, nd womanhood” said p league. ATON ENTERTAINS FRIENDLY SOCIETY Friendly Society of hurch met last week M. Eaton on Mas- ue. Owing to un. r, only a few were hose present brought and spent a pleag- afternoon, after refreshments were ELECTRICAL STORM YESTER' DAY; DAMAGE ONLY SLIGHT A severe electrical and rain storm visited Lakeland yesterday, rain de. ' scending in torrents in the midst of vivid lighning and heavy thunder. There was some wind, also, but no damage of any consequence resulted. Some electric wires were put out of business causing the plant to shut down for a short time until repairs were made. Lightning struck a ! tree near the residence of Miss May Tomlinson, on Florida avenue, and, running down the trunk, which it partially stripped of bark, tore a large hole in the ground. Two or three trees were uprooted at as many points about town. During the progress of the storm lightning played a queer prank at the home of U. W. Iversen, on Lake Parker. It seems that a single bolt in descending split into five pieces, striking five trees at once, the near- est one being only a few foet from the house. On this trec was a gov- ernment self-registering thermomet- er in its housing. In coming down the tree it jumped over this housing, again striking the tree just below it where the magnet for normal tem- peratures hung, melted the connect- ing bar and passed on down the tree. It was a close call and one not very much appreciated, says Mr. Iversen. NULKALL RGN OF THE AL Testifies as to Charges in Connec- tion With Legislation Desired by Manufacturers (By Associated Press) Washington, Aug. 11.,—Martin M. Mulhall went on the grill before the House lobby committee today, producing several new letters for the inspection of the probers. He was questioned at length upon his charges of corruption in connection with legislation favorable to manu- facturers. THE BISHOP OF BALLARAT That one lie brings on another is convincingly and most amusingly proven by the Dramatic Club in their play “The Bishop of Ballarat,” which will be given next Thursday evening at the Auditorium under the able direction of Mrs. Lovell. The scene is laid in the home of P’rof. Goodly, who is a man of mild manners and studious habits, a part that will be artistically presented by Mr. Lufsey. The part of the con- sclentious and efficient Mrs. Goodly will be given by Miss Florence Coni- bear. Miss Helen Conibear is the charmiug younger daughter and Miss Josephine Drane is the learned and serious-minded daughter, while Miss Cardwell is the professor’s lively ward. ' The professor allows his prospec- tive son-in-law (Mr. McLain) to lead him outside of his usual peace- ful routine, and then the trouble for the characters and the fun for the audience bezins in earnest. The professor's brother, the Bish- op of Ballarat (Mr. Truby Osteen) is expected at any moment, and his identity is assumed by Jones (Mr. Steitz) who is a typlcal traveling man, the representative of a hymn book house and a line of playing cards. A long-‘istance engagement be- tween the real bishop and Mrs. Goodly's elderly sister (Helen Hobbs) adds further complication as does alsp the escape of a patfent (Dick Cornelson, from the sanitor. ium next door. Mr. Fred Benford assumes the double role of the head of the sani- torium and the policeman who re- lentlessly follows the path of duty to the embarrassment of a number of the gentlemen in the play. An additional touch of humor is given by the presence of the Ger- man servant girl played by Mrs, Steits. et oy LA The lineup of talent is unusually promising and public interest is thoroughly aroused so that a full house will undoubtedly be present to enjoy the amusing situations and clever lines of “The Bishop of Bal- larat.” SOCIALISTS CALL GENERAL STRIKE THROUGHOUT ITALY (By Amecisted Prem.) Milan, Aug. 11.—A general strike throughout Italy was pro- claimed in a manifesto today by the Socialist organizations. i I f ! LAKELAND, FLORIDA, MONDAY, AUG. 11, 1913. LIND HAS HAD NO TROUBLE IN LONG STRUGGLE | DVER CURRENCY MO $0 FIR BILL EXPECTE HAS OPENED TEMPORARY OF- FICES AS WILSON'S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE President Expresses Opinion That Organized Lobby Exists to Bring on War (By Assocated Press.) Mexico City, Aug. 11.—John Lind installed himself today in tem- porary offices at the United States embassy as unofficlal adviser to Charge O’Shaughnessy. He passed several hours in earnest conference with O’Shaughnessy discussing the difficulties of the Mexican situation. Thus far his sojourn in the Mexican capital has been without thrills. (By Assecated Press.) Washington, Aug. 11—The pres- ident let it be known today that he is inclined to believe there is an or- ganized desire to bring on war with Mexico. He didn’t indicate that he suspected from what source the ef- fort proceeded. He intimated, however, that he shared somewhat in the opinfon of Senator Williams, who charged in the Senate Saturday that an organized lobby existed to bring on war. There is no cause for alarm, the president said. WOULD HAVE BEEN ’ COOLER IN LAKELAND Mr. A. S. J. McKinney, of Lake- land, formerly of Stantop, and who still owns a beautiful grove there, was in Ocala Friday, having come from one of the Georgia mountain resorts. Speaking of hot weather, he says that never in his life before didhe experience such a hot spell as he did in the section of Georgia which he had selected for a delight- ful summer resort. The thermo- meter stood at over 100 degrees flat_-footed in the shade and the oc- casional draughts of wind felt as if they had passéd over a heated sur- face. Sleep was almost impossible and the discomfort was something fierce. No such heat was ever felt in any portion of Florida.—Ocala Ban- ner. SEARCHING FOR-GANG OF GAR ROBBERS - IN WEST VIRGINIA (By Associated Press.) Charleston, W. Va., Aug. 11. A large force of special officers to- day are searching along the Chesa peake & Ohio and Norfolk & West- ern railroads, in West Virginia, in an effort to capture the band of thieves who last week robbed cars of merchandise worth one hundred thousand dollars. It is believed the gang has been operating in many towns. RECEPTION AND POUNDING TO NEW BAPTIST MINISTER The reception and pounding giv- en in honor of Rev. R. S. Gavin and family last Thursday was a de- cided success. Though the night was rather inclement, many mem- bers of the church were present and all spent an enjoyable time. Following is the program as ren- dered: Piano Duet—Misses Viola Powell and Annie C. Mayes. Prayer—Dr. Blocker of Stetson University. Address of Welcome—Mr Mayes. - Response—Rev. R. S. Gavin. Vocal Solo—*Joy of the Morn- ing,”” Mrs. E. C. Angell. Instrumental Solo—Miss Ferrell Moore. 4 Vocal stead. Instrumental Duet—Misses Viola Powell and Annie Cargill Mayes. Mrs. S. T. Fletcher was request- ed to play a selection which she rendered In her usual graceful style. Dainty refreshments of punch and cake were served, after which all departed, voting the reception a very enjoyable affair, . R. L. Solo—Mrs. A. C. Armi- ! I 1 f DEMOCRATS MET IN CAUCUS TO CONSIDER THE MEASURE TODAY Opposition ¢ Bill by Democrats Who Favor Circulating Notes Secured by Farm Products (By Assocated Press.) Washington, Aug. 11—The Dem- ocrats face a long struggle over the administration bill when they met in caucus today to consider the measure. Chairman Glass, with the support of the administration lead- ers, went into the caucus expecting to secure harmony. Opposition to the bill is led by Democrats favor- ing an issue of circulating notes with ag‘rlcultural products as secur- ity. CAUCUS ON CURRENCY BILL Washington, Aug. 11.-—House Democrats today began a thresiing out of the administration currency bill and the Ragsdele_-Heary ieus- ure. The committee in charge of the | bill is maintaining the utmos: sed- recy regarding it. It is8 nelieved, however, that the bill will be so re ported as to afford those members of the committee, as well as other Democrats who are desirous of offer- | ing amendments, an opportunity to do so in the caucus. This was the | plan adopted with respect to the Un- derwood tariff bill, and unless it is | observed with respect to the cur- rency measure, there will be heart- burnings in Democratic ranks and vigorous protests. It is understood that friends of the administration are counting upon the leaders of GEN. BIXBY QUITS TO GIVE FRIEND JOB Washington, Aug. 11.—At his own request, Gen. William H. Bixby, chiet of Engineers of the United States Army, was retired today in favor of Col. William T. Rossell, the senior colonel of the engineer corps. Gen. Bixby would not leave the active service on account of age until next December, two months af- ter the date upon which Col. Ros- sell must retire. Hepce he asked for retirement before that date in order that his brother officer might reach the highest place in the engineer corps. Gen. Bixby, who is a native of Charlestown, Mass., was graduat-' ed from West Point in 1873, and in his long army career had to do with fo the army has had to do with most i the great engineering pro- Jects which have fallen to the army engineers, notably the impr.vement of the Mississippi river. Ile is ar. authority on the construciion of bridges, and has demonstrated the practicability of a 3,000 ioct snan across the Hudson river. Col Ros- sell is a native of Alabama, and is a West Pointer, having also been graduated in 1873. He has been in charge of some of the most impor- tant river and harbor projecis in the South, and is at present engiueer of the Eastern Division with headquar- ters in New York. PRAYERS FOR A WERE ANSWERED So Far as Chicago and North Illi- N nois Is Concerned, But Other Sections Still Parching (By Associated Press.) Chicago, Aug. 11.—Prayers for rain in ithe parched regions of the West were offered yesterday in sev- eral Chicago churches. During the out northern Illinois. Other por. tions reported continued dry weath- er yesterday. WOMAN IS STREET INSPECTOR the house to pit through the caucus. by a large majority and steam roller methods, if necessary, the kind of bill that President Wilson wants. i As a result, the caucus will decide the entire contest over the so-called “insurgent’’ amendments, provldingl for ‘‘cotton, corn and wheat cur-‘ rency” as framed by Representa- tives Henry, of Texas, and Represen-‘ tatives Ragsdale, of South Carolina. HEAVY DAMAGE BY "3 A CLOUDBURST N COLORADD Gy n 1 i (By Associated Press.) Colorado City, Col., Aug. 11.— One hundred thousand dollars’ dam- age was done by a cloudburst here last night. Crops bore the heavy brunt of the storm. Many country roads In the vicinity are ruined. | Dozens of homes in this city have | three to five feet of water. At least fifty families are entirely homeless. REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS (Reported Daily by Security Ab- stract and Title Co , Bartow | August 9, 1913 Mrs. M. A. Browere to J. A.' Weeks. John L. Robinson and wife to Standard Phosphate Co. Cathrine Gordon to M. L. Robin- | son. i Elmer E. Cline to Horace F'. Mc- Adow . | State to Mrs. N. W. Jones. Mrs. Edna Whiteheir to Earl L. Haskins. GOOD ROADS MEETING MULBERRY AND BARTOW | The Lakeland Good Roads Asso. ciation will meet at the residence of Mr. Edwin Schuerman, Scott Lake, Thursday, Aug. 14, at 2 p. m. Come and bring your neighbors. J. S. THOMPKINS, Becretary . GOVERNMENT DEPOSITS TO 1 BE PLACED WITHIN A WEEK (By Associated Press) Washington, Aug. 11—Treasury officials practically decided today to begin within a week placing in the banks in the cotton States their proportion of the $50,000,000 gov- ernment deposits for moving the crops. Ibegan here today. Philadelphia, Aug. 11.-—For the first time in its history, Philadelphia ' has a woman strecet inspector, Direc- tor Cooke of the department of pub- lic works appointed Mrs. Edith W. Pierce, secretary of the, Home and School League, to the place, which was created a few months ago. She began work today and will receive $1,300 a year., Mrs. Plerce's duty will be somewhat different from that of the men inspectors. Instead of having a district she will cover the whole city and will pay particular attention to the conditions of the schools and homes. Dr. Cooke sald that he will organize sectional asso- ciations for keeping the streets, side. walks, homes and schools clean, and will go around them constantly, making addresses and instructing them in the ways of municipal cleanliness. GENERAL LORIMER CASTRO CAPTURED BY ENEMY (By Associated Press.) Caracas, Aug. 11.—General Lor- res Castro, a relative of the former president, has been captured by the government troops. Fighting con. "tinues in the State of Tactira. The archbishop of Caracas today issued a letter urging the clergy to pray for peace. THIRTEEN MEN KILLED AT COLON BY LAND SLIDE (By Associated Press) Colon, Aug. 11.—Thirteen men were killed today by an unexpected slide at Port Bell quarry ‘The slide completely buried a steamshovel in the neighborhood where the men were working. INTERNATIONAL TYPO- GRAPHICAL UNION MEETS AT NASHVILLE (By Assoclated Press.) services rein fell here and through- . J No. 237. HOLLIS FLY NEW ENGLAN HARUFACTURERS NEW HAMPSHIRE DEMOCRATIC SENATOR DEFENDS TARIFF REFORM Declares Cotton Manufacturers Seek to Control Government for Their Financial Benefit (By Assocated Press.) Washington, Aug. 11.—Senator Hollis, Democrat, of New Humpshlre, flayed the cotton manufacturers of New England in a speech during the tariff debate in Senate today. He declared 'New England had not been discrimated against, as has been charged. He said that tariff reform would not ruin the textile industry there. “The cotton manufacturers have taken the highest protection and paid pauper wages,” he declared. “They seek to control the govern. ment to prevent labor legislation and escape their just taxes.” NEW YORK MAN SEES GREAT FUTURE FOR LAKELAND Portville, N. Y., Aug. 4, 1913, I have been almost a constant visitor in Florida for the past four- teen wintors. 1 tried Ocala, Tampa and other towns, and finally drift- ed into Lakeland. I soon found I bad struck the ideal place. It is now eight years since I began mak. ing Lakeland my . winter home. Since my coming to Florida I have seen your place grow from a lit- tle country town to a fine, prosper- ous city, with most of the modern improvements possessed by some of the cities north and west of twice its size. The work you have dome within the last year shows clearly. The end is not yet. Lakecland is just in her infancy. The fine au- ditorium, the paved streots, and the commodious hotel, besides Munn park, and many other attractions, will tend to catch and hold just the class of people from the north that will bulld up and enrich your prosperous city. The hotcl will es- pecially supply a long felt want. In view of these facts, any man or cor- poration who sticks their stakes withia three or four miles of Lake. land's Mnin street will soon find themselves the winner of a rich prize. There is a great future in store for Lakeland yet, especially on the nerth side, which has not received much attenion up to date. Lake Parker, the largest and fincst of the whole group of lakes, being stocked with the largest and nicest fish, is a grea attraction of {itself. Besides the beautiful lay of land that surrounds it, makes it one of the finest annexes that Lakeland has. A littie improvement out that way would soon attract the atten- tion of pcople who are looking for pleasant homes. A medium hotel, a little store, and best of all a park like Munr park, where the tourist who gets tired of walking on Main street can find a qulet place to rest and get the fresh breeze from oft the lake. A move in this direction would be a great credit to Lakeland as well as a source of profit. You must prerare for the rush if you expect to held it. Sincerely yours, GEO. H. CASE, Portville, N. Y. PRINTERS IN 59TH ANNUAL CONVENTION ‘Nashville, Tenn., Aug. 11.—The 59th sesslon of the International Typographical Union began here to- day, with delegates and visitors from all parts of the country in attend- |ance. The convention promises at the start to be a stormy one, because Nashville, Tenn., Aug. 11.—The |of opposition to the present adminis- fitty-ninth annual convention of the | tration by « considerable “insurgent” International Typographical Union Seven hundred delegates are present. INGERSOLL HOME DEDICATED Penn Yarn, N. Y., Aug. 11,— The birthplace of Robert G. Inger- soll, in Dresden, this county, was dedicated as a memorial to the great agnostic today, many prominent men taking part. The house is practical- 1y in the same condition as when Ingersoll was born. faction. TODAY’S TESTIMONY IN TRIAL OF LEO M. FRANK (By Assocated Press.) Atlants, Aug. 11.—Dr. George Bachman, instructor of a local med. ical college, i3 on the stand today in the trial of Leo M. Frank. He was unable to tell positively how long the food or articles exhibited in court had been in the stomach of Mary Phagan before her death.