Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, August 12, 1913, Page 1

uence 'pr L right b clety i rerence > rolsy ay 0% LAKELAND EVENING TELEGRAM PUBLISHED IN THE BEST TOWN IN THE BEST PART OF THE BEST STATE T 0 o NG QU i OFFICIALS AWAIT ' ATION OF MES - 70 HUERTA to Be Formulated ith Constitutional mt for Mexico, ociates Press.) ¢ Aug. 12.—Charge f cabled the State de- ' that the situation in s quiet. The report o officials here who ting time while the gage sent by John sentation to Huerta. #8 has been delivered, fmulation of an Amer. jward Mexico will be Blly. Administration Melping foreign coun- @ld to efforts to estab- Stional government in BTAILS OF RRIBLE TRAGEDY 12.—Correct de- i terrible tragedy in Bughters of Mr. and iraddy were burned to child severely burned y himself burned and ' Bllows: o’clock at night the a two-story buiiding west end of Church und to be in flames. d been asleep some flames were discov- were not awakened ntaining the kitchen om were practically he rest of the house were sleeping up- Mrs. Graddy in one g girls, Evaline, Katn- eva, in another room, child, a boy, Clive, ier room. As soon as ¥idiscovered the fire he nd son got out on the fling that the hall and oft by the fire, and around on the roof where his daughters knocked in the screen pane and rescued his herine, but the other answer his calls and were pouring out of the was prevented from e room to bring them ithis time M. 0. Doug- or, came up and with ir. and Mrs. Graddy, i Clive off the roof. fire was gotten under fiicitntly extinguished Evaline and Geneva out. The bodies were where the girls had the night, and were ter- and burned. Evaline ® soon been seventeen jBd the other girl eleven. jed girl, Katherine, was ed, but the doctor says ns are not fatal. Mr. king in the screen and had his feet badly cut so badly burned about nds and body, but hia not prove fatal. | thought to have origi. defective flue in the gh there had been no e since noon. SIONARY SOCIETY RESTING MEETING Missionary Soclety of church held ts regular fay afternoon with an irge attendance. The e was conducted by Stevens after which a ng and instructive was given by Mrs. Dr. d by an earnest If of the heathen society anticipates a . Hanna on Egypt In After the pro- resident of the soclety ' regular business rou- have extended an ) Rev. R. 8. Gavin to their next meeting. - PRESS REPORTER. LAST OF OLD CHICAGO BANK Chicago, Aug. 12.—Stockholders of the old Chicago National Bank held a meeting today to place the institution in final liqudation. 'l‘he charter has been kept alive since the bank collapsed in December 1905, along wih its affiliated sav~ ings bank and trust company, but now the comptroller’s office nsists that its affairs be wound up. It is undentood that there are sufficient assets to pay a dividend of about 15 per cent to the stockholders at once and another of like amount a little later. There may be a small bal- ance after that. The directors re- fused to accept $150,000 in settle. ment of the ‘stockholders’ claim | against C. K. G. Blillings, the de- mand being for $3,000,000. The matter is still in the courts. GOMMISSIONERS INSPEGT ROADS TODAY In Company Wlth Party of Cltuem They Inspect Proposed Routes for New Roads m s Today the Polk county commis- sioners and a number of citizens went over the proposed routes of the road to be built from this city to the Hillsborough county line, in order to decide which is the most practical and advantageous. This afternoon an inspection is being made of two proposed routes to Kathleen, a road to which place 18 to be built as soon as the road to Hillsborough shall | have been completed. | Messrs. A. T. Mann of the Bar- tow district, E.'S. Whidden of Mul- ‘berry, J. Ev. Bryant of Kathleen, and T. F. Holbrook of Lakeland were in the party. The commis- sioner from Fort Meade was unable to get here. The citizens in the par- ty were Mayor O. M. Eaton, Post- master J. L. Skipper, Secretary A. J. Holworthy of the Lakeland Board of Trade, Councilman O. J. Pope, Messrs. M. F. Hetherington, Wm. Steitz, J. W. Hicks, J. C. Swindell, Thos. Holbrook, Jr. The proposed route, leaving the city via Florida avenue and North street, thence past the Swindel farm, was first zone over. The party then inspected the route leaving the city by way of Lemon street, skirt- ing the west shore of Lake Beulah, proceeding south past the Grifiin grove to a point almost midway. of the west shore of Lake Hunter, thence west to a point on the pres- ent road near the Keen place. The railroad would be crossed a short distance before reaching Winston, and a direct route taken to connect with the hard road from Tampa that is built to the Hillsborough line. This is perhaps the most traveled road leading to and from Lakeland. The last describd route, known as the Lake Hunter route, seemed to meet with the general approvement of the party. The approach to the city presents a most attractive as. pect to the traveler, twu beautiful lakes being skirted and entrance to the city made through an cxcellent section. The present board of commission- ers evidence a most iaudable inter- est in road-building; indeed, it is not too much to say that there has been more real accomplshment in thig re- spect in the past two or three years than in a score of years previous. With the completion of (he road te Lakeland from Bartow, (he building of the road from this city to the Hillsborough line, then on to Kath- leen, and later a line from this city to:Auburndale, and also to Mulber- ry, Polk county will take a front rank both in mileage and character of her roads. BARNUM & BAILEY EMPLOYES vv- v . ISTURED IN WRECK tiy m Prem.y ~ Omaha, Aug. 12. —!‘ofly-m om- ployes of the Barnum & Balley eir- cus were brought to Omaha today, guffering from injuries in & wreek at Richfield, Neb., late last night. Thirteen were seriously hurt. MILITIAMEN EAT 14,000 POUNDS OF BREAD A DAY Ludington, Mich., Aug. 12.—The Michigan Natlonal Guard began its annual encampment here today. The citizen soldiers will eat about 14,000 pounds of bread daily for th_ mext ten days, about 23,000 pounds of fresh becf being also furnished to ‘| nourish them during their stay, in addition to other rations. -+ LAKELAND, FLORIDA, TUESDAY, AUG. 12, 1913, DNEAL STLL APAN WILL NOT | UNDEGIDED S | RECENE FEUX' [OAPPOINTMENT) DIAZ RS ENVOY ALABAMA GOVERNOI CONSIDER- ING FILLING VACANCY CAUSED BY DEATH OF JOHNSTON Thought, However, He Will Name Successor to Dead Senator and Early Appointment Looked For (By Associated Press.) Montgomery, Aug. 12.—Govor nor O'Neal said today that he is un- decided as to whether he would ap- point a successor to Unlted States Senator Johnston. He Js &till welghing the conflicting advic2, but it is unoffically reported he wili reach a decison and possibly select a senafdr later today. CIGARETTE DEALERS MAY BREAK REVENUE STAMP Jacksonville, Aug. 12.—Henry Hayes Lewis, collector of internal revenue, received a telegramfrom W. H. Osborne, commissioner of inter- nal revenue at Washington, Satur- day afternoor, informing him thot dealers in cigarettes iz Florida, who have stocks of goods on their hands, may break stamps on the boxes and sell the cigorettes provided proper affidavits regarding stocks of goods on hand are madc at once to Mr. Lewis. The telegram camc in answer to 2 letter sent to the commissioner by Collector Lewis on Thursday, and reads as follows: “Denlers may break stamps on boxes of cigorettes and remove cou- pons, account of prohibition by State statute of sale of cigarets con- taining prize or premium coupons, without violation of internal reve- nue laws. You will require afidavits from each dealer so removing cou- pons, 28 ‘o number of boxes opened and coupons removed. Letter fol- lows: “W. H. OSBORNE,” ““Commissioner of Internal enue.” BIG GATHERING OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR Forty-five Thousand Members of the Organization in Line in Parade in Denver Rev- (By Assoclated Press.) Denver, Aug. 12. —Forty-five thousand Knights Templar marched in the grand parade today, marking the opening of the thirty-second triennel conclave of the order. The afternoon program' included an ad- dress of welcome by Governor Am- mons and response b Wm. Bromwell Melish, grand master of the encamp- ment. REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS (Reported Daily by Becurity Ab stract and Title Co , Bartow Aug 11, 1913, J. L. Gaskins goJ E. Childs. C. E. Granger and wife o Dr. A. L. Morris. H. F. Elliott and wife to D. M. Pipkin. W. A. Carver et al to J. R. Scott. Bertha L. Davison and husband to Bert L. Blair. W. H. Underhill and wife to Truby Underhill. Wiley Bennett'and wife to B. H. Wilson. *Charles Albert to A. L. Brunson. « Joseph R. SBample and wife to Sam- uel W. Allen. P. P. Pollard and wife to M. E. Stewart. A. C. Broderick and wife to J. L. Soloman. C. C. Flood and wife to A. C. Broderick. Lake Reglon Game and Fish Pre. serve to J. D. Smith. SENATE PUSHING ACTION ON THE TARIFF BILL (By Associated Press.) Washington, Aug. 12.—The Sen- ate today began meeting at 11 daily In order to hasten considera- tion of the tariff Dbill. Senator Gronna today offered twenty-two mscellaneous amendments. ' NOTIFIES. MEXIOAN GOVERN* MENT THAT GENERAL DIAZ MUST COME AS CITIZEN Diaz, However, Declares He Will Go to Japan Regardless of That Country’s Attitude (By Associated Press.) Tokio, Auyg. 12.—The Japanese government intimated today to the Mexican government that it would not receive General Felix Dias as special envoy, and declared it would receive him only as a private indi- vidual. wiaz left Seattle yesterday for Vancover from where he planned to sail tomorrow for Japan. He carries the thanks of Mexico for Japanese participation in the Mexi- can centennial. Diaz Will Go Anyway (By Associated Pml) Vancouver, Aug. 12, —After reading a dispatch from [Fokio, Gen. | eral Diaz saild he would go tc Ja- pan, regardless of that government's attitude. LAWYERS' SLATE FOR JUDGES ! Albany, N. Y., Aug. 12.—~The full committee of lawyers, including ' those recently appointed by the State Bar Association to recommend action o secure the nomination of fit candidates for the Court of Ap- peals met here today to make out its “slate.” The committee of five re- cently appointed to draft resolutions embodying the purpose sought to be obtained by Bar Association made its report. ‘CALL FOR STATEMENTS FROM NATIONAL BANKS (By Assoclated Prers.) Washington, Aug. 12,—The comptroller of the currency today is- sued a call for a statement of the condition of all national banks at the close of business, Ang. 9. GIPS"REVOLUTION SAID 10 BE FIZZLE: Government Troopl Have Practical- ly Quelled Activities of Rebels in Venzuela (By Associated Press) Washington, Aug. 12.— Cipriano Castro’s Venezuellan revolution {s officially reported a failurs by Amer- ican Consul Voetter, at Caracas. He says the troops of the government have practically quelled the activi. ties of the rebels. (By Aucutod Pr-) Atlanta, Aug. 12.—There were many empty benches in Judge Roan’s court room today for the first time since the trial of Leo. M Frank opened. The examination of medical experts which made yester- day’s sesson tedious is credited with it. Hattle Hall, stenographer, tes- tified today about work for Frank on the morning of April 26. She said she left the factory at noon. CUMMINS TO FORCE BILL. Washington, Aug. 12.—Senator Cummins intends forcing his bill almed at lobbyists through the up-" per house at the earliest possible convenience, despite th fact that legislators are now most deeply in-, terested in currency legislation and| the tariff. The Cummins’ measure | provides for the punishment of any ' person who impersonates a member ' or employe of Congress or an of-| ficer of the United States. Another : section of the bill imposes imprison- ! ment and fine as penalties on any| person who represents that he hu brought to bear other than proper ' influence on any member or employe | of Congress or officer of the United | States; imprisonment to be for not | more than three years and the fine not more than $5,000. A third sec- tion makes it a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than ten years and a flne of not more than $10,000 for bringing to bear improper influence cn & member of.! Congress. The bill, or legislation similar to it, I8 ‘expected to pass. . It ought to be general. BRADY’S WILL PROBATED Albany, N. Y., Aug. 12.—The will of Anthony N. Brady, the trac- tion magnate, who recently died in London, disposing of an estate val- ued at $70,000,000, was admitted to probate today. With the exception of $100,000 and three annuities of $1,000 each, the entire fortune is bequeathed to members of the Brady family. The $100,000 is divided equally among four Albany hospi- tals—St. Peter’s, Homeopathic, Al bany Hospital for Incurables. The three annuities go to Mrs. C. G. Slosson, of Michigan City, Ind.; Mrs. A. L. Farr, of Chicago, and Mrs. F. L. Burton, of Slingerlands, Albany county, sisters of Mrs. Brady. . —————— RAIN BRINGS RELIEF 10 MANY SEGTION Corn Belt of West Still Dry, How- ever, and Corn Is Burning Up Washington, Aug. 12.—A gen- eral rain, bringing a material drop in the temperature is falling prac- | tically over the entire country to- ! day, except in the great middle west corn belt. As rain s badly needed there the corn is practically burn- ing up. no hope of immedijate relief. —— e 'SECRETARY HOLWORTHY SUG: GESTS WAY TO ADVERTISE CITY o e .5 e There is an opportunity for some very eftectlve advertising of Lake- land and Polk county on the part of those who go North during these summer monhs. Not all of our peo- ple realize this or Lakeland would have been better known ere now. Some of our people are such natural born boosters that they talk Lake- land wherever they go and men are always impressed with the man who enthuses over his home town or his home State. Most of our people, however, are either careless or indif- ferent in this matter, with the re. "sult that this valuable means of ad- vertising without cost is neglected. Almost everyone who goes north dur- ing the summer comes in contact with a great many people who are or | would be interested in Florida it the | conversation was turned that way, (and information our people could " glve would bo exactly the kind such Imqulrers most desire—the informa- tion which comee direct from those who live here and are prejudiced | | only by the results of their own { knowledge and experience. Would it not be worth while for | everyone starting on a trip north to | ask the secretary of the Board of : Trade for a bunch of literature for distribution where it would do good and be an effective means of placing a large number of interested people in touch with a State and a com- munity in that State which can of- fer them just what thousands of them are looking for? This is being done to some extent. Don't leave home again without getting some literature which will interest many people whom you will meet. Outside of the general human interest in the idea, there is the direct personal in- terest in it which means that you are thus helping to bufld up your own and communiy. Be a booster! It pays! l MISS EUNICE KIMBROUGH CELEBRATES NINTH BIRTHDAY Miss Eunice Kimbrough enter- tained a few of her little friends at her ninth birthday party last Sat- urday afternoon. The children enjoyed playing games until the hour for refresh- ents came; nun they repaired to the dining room_where they were served to ice ergam, cake, candy and fruit. The dining room was yery prettily decorated with ferns and cut flowers. The color scheme was pink and green. The pink lighted candles represented Eunice’s age. After refreshments they enjoyed mueic, readings and songs by differ- ent ones present. The time soon came for the girls and boys to bid the little hostess goodby, wishing for her many more happy birthdays. Those present were Misses Eliza- beth Whitaker, Funice Thompson, Hettie Belle Reddick, Francis Arch- er, Thelma Marshall, Anna Belle Dayton of Webster and Sue Mae Tompkins of Wildwood, Masters Johnny Coleman, Carvin and Abbot ‘Whitaker and Earl Hendrix. The weather bureau offers ; J. No. 238, VOTE EXPECTED ON IMPEACHMENT OF GOV. SULZER DEMOCRATS IN NEW YORK LEGISLATURE AFTER SCALP OF STATE EXECUTIVE Charged That He Invested Cam* paign Funds in Wall Street | ) Speculations ) (By Associated Press.) v Albany, Aug. 12.—Strenuous ef. forts were made early today to se- cure attendance at the legislative hall of all Democratic absentees in prospect of a vote on the proposal to impeach Governor Sulzer. The gov- ernor’s opponents confidently pre- dicted that impeachment would car- ry and the executive go to trial as a result of disclosures of his alleged Wall strest activities. REMARKABLE RECORD OF J. A. COX ON HIS 76TH BIRTHDAY Today our beloved townsmen, Gen. A. Cox celebrates his 76th birth- day. He is hale and vigorous and his host of friends have good reason to believe and hope that he will live to enjoy many pleasant returns of the day. We know of no man in the State whose mental faculties are brighter than those of General Cox, and in conversation with him this morning we elicited the following points relative to his remarkable career: He has never used glasses, and, as he says, I8 able to easily read the Evening Telegram by moonlight, He never served on a grand op petit jury. He never sued a man. He was never sued but once. He was never in court as a wit- ness but once. He never had a personal fight. He graduated from the University of Mississippl before he was 21 years of age. He taught years, He was a Confederate soldier four years and was with his regiment under fire more than 100 days, yet was wounded but once. He was a prisoner of war seven months. He has been a Mason nearly fifty- five ycars, having filled every sta- tion in a subordinate lodge and also held a Grand Lodge office. He was officially connected with the Florida Legislature for nine consecutlve sessions. | We submit that there are few men who can show such an excel- lent record, and It {s one whech the progeny of Gen. Cox may well be proud of. : school forty-seven BIG GATHERING OF SUF- FRAGETTES IN WASHINGTON (By Assoclated Presn.) (By Assoclated Press.) Washington, Aug. 12.—Larger quarters were planned today by the House rules committee for the hear- ing Thursday of the delegates to the National Council of Women Voters. Many women spectators ar expected to attend the hearing at which dele- gates will urge a report favorably on the suffrage amendment proposal. Among the speakers will be Jane Addams and Dr. Harvey Wiley. ADMINISTRATION CURRENCY BILL UNDER CONSIDERATION (By Associated Press) Washington, Aug. 12.—The dis- cussion of the currency bill at the ' Democratic caucus today centered about the proposed amendments to make warehouss receipts for farm ' crops legal security for the issuance of circulating notes. Neely, of Kan- . sas, and Ragsdale of South Carolina led the opposition to the bill in te present form. CRUSADE FOR FULLER SKIRTS St. Paul, Minn.,, Aug. 12.—The Federation of Women’s Clubs of this State Is being flooded with let- ters from all parts of the country endorsing the crusade started by one of its distrct boards aganst the tight split skirt. The board is at present sending letters to every man- ufacturer and publisher of dress pat- terns,” making an appeal for modi- fication of the. present styles.