Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, September 1, 1913, Page 1

[HL LAKELAN TQ"'"y bound volumes D EVi WS ANOUS OVER URT DECIGION EY AWAIT THE FINDINGS OF THE SUPERIOR COURT TO- MORROW WITH ANXIETY ly Forced Thaw to Declare He Is INot Seeking His Liberty at This Time (By Associated Press.) herbrooke, Sept. 1.—Thaw’s law- today plainly showed the nerv- hess and anxiety with which they t the proceedings of the Su- or court tomorrow. The decision rmines whether Thaw will be re- ded to jail until October. hief of Police Bourdeau, in ap. ng for the writ, contends that is illegally held and because of fact he may be liable for dam- , since he arrested Thaw, Thaw's rneys had him swear that he not contemplate any damage B, that he isn't seeking liberty , and that the proceedings are ary to the basic principles of as corpus. Should the writ be pined they hope to appeal to the er court to stay the proceedings. [ICAN SITUATION IS NOW MARKING TIME (By Associate Press.) ashington, Sept. 1—Senator Ba- chairman of the Senate foreign ions committee conferred for b than an hour today with Sec- y Bryan after which he de- d the Mexican situation seemed p marking time. No word of im- nce from Mexico City has been ved and nothing from Lind who ins at Vera Cruz. RICAN REFUGEES LAND AT LOS ANGELES (By Associate Press.) Angeles, Sept. 1.-—American ees are in force here today. landed yesterday at San Diego. persons were brought north by nited States cruiser Pittsburg Guaymas. ONAL CONSERVATION CON- RESS OPENS AT KNOXVILLE (By Associated Press.) oxville, Tenn. Sept. 1.—The National Conservation Congress ormally opened here today upon pt of a wireless message from dent Wilson, who extended con- lations and who announced his y sympathy with the undertak- anized labor joined with the tion officials in the program. urpdse of the exposition is the tion of natural resources, par- ly forests and streams. It will lue for one month. AL ESTATE TRANSFERS — geried Daily by Security Ab ct and Title Co . Bartow August 30, e of Florida to A. T. Mann. . Title Co. to S. L. Hollings. /. Stokes to J. 8. Stokes. ry Tandy to Arthur B. Field. . Bryan to Geo. W. Tucker. ph W. Bryan to U. L. Bryan. COMING THIS WINTER THAN ZVER BEFORE R. L. Douglass who has been ently connected with the op. of the Florida National 0. of Summerfield and Oxford past two years, has just re- i from Chicago, where he has work in the office of the com- or the past three months. In gatlon with a Star representa- pday, Mr. Douglass said that ming winter would see more immigrating to Florida from stern States “an ever before. s that the people in the mid- pat are constantly becoming isgusted with the extreme nters, and that the constant LAKELAND, FLORIDA, ANOTHER NEW BUSINESS BLOCK TO BE BUILT Mr. L. M. of J. \V. Futch has purchased Kimbrough the lot cor- nering on Main street and the al- ley, being the west lot of the four vacant ones facing the Tremont. The lot is 25x120, and the consid- eration was $6,000. Mr. Futch will at once—as soon as he can get the material on the ground—commence the erection of a two-story brick building, 25x110, making one large handsome store. room on the first floor and ten of- fice rooms on the second floor. This leaves but three of these five lots | LARGE CROWDS GATHERED ON LABOR DAY APPROPRITELY DBSERVED IN LAKELAND HEAR ADDRESSES BY PROM INENT SPEAKERS OF CITY AND ELS EWHERE THE PARADE WAS THE DAY'S BIG FEATURE g of Floridians in that sec- the State is bound to secure pds of eettlers. The rafl- re already looking to the iE ‘of the crowds which they fplate will flock to this State e west.—Ocala Star. remaining vacant, the Telegram building going up on the opposite corner. We understand ‘that only one more of these lots will be sold, Mr. Kimbrough reserving the other two for a building which he pur- poses soon to erect. 8. C. DISTRICT ATTORNEY SAYS HE WILL RESIGN (By Associate Press.) Anderson, S. C., Sept. 1.—United States District Attorney E. F. Cochran will resign within a few days. He is a Republican and his term expires February, 1914. He is not in sympathy with certain con- templated changes by the depart. ment of justice in South Carolina and don’t wish to place himself in opposition to the administration’s laws. . i LABOR DAY OBSERVED AT NATION'S CAPITAL (By Associated Press.) Washington, Sept. 1.—In observ- ance of Labor Day in the District of Columbia virtually all wheels of the federal government ceased to re- volve. Exceptions were in the Sen- ate, where the tariff bill was being reviewed. The war and navy departments and executive offices were open where the Mexican situation com- pelled watchfulness. MAKING POLITICAL CAPITAL OUT OF RIOTS (By Associate Press.) London, Sept. 1.—Both Unijonists and Liberalists in England are try- ing to make political capital out of the riots in Dublin. The latest re- ports are than 320 civilians and 45 policemen are seriously hurt, and of the former one dead. [t is argued by both sides that Irish passions stirred by home rule campaign, are held responsible for the recent Dub- lin lawlessness. The Dublin police are also accused of brutality in the latest riots. WORK BEGUN ON PENSACOLA’S NEW ROAD Pensacola, Sept. 1.—At a meeting of the directors of the Memphis & Pensacola railroad held in Meridian, Saturday, W. P. Dickinson resigned as president and is succeeded by John Claney, of Chicago. George A. Ynille resigned as director and is succeeded by Byron H. Joy, of Chi. cago. A resolution was passed in- creasing the capital stock from one million to fifteen million. Joy and his associates reached this city to- day to at once begin the actual building of the road. LOOK 0UT FOR THIS COUNTEREIT Washington, Sept. 1.—Discovered by secret service agents, a danger- ous $20 gold certificate is the sub- ject of a special warning issued by the treasury department. That the new issue of “queer’” money probably is being turred out by the same band which operated a short time ago is indicated by the fact that the lat- est issue is identical with the first note excert that the check letter has been changed from “D" to “C,” and the number from 40 to 132. No. tice of the existence of the counter- feit has been sent broadcast by the ! getic Vittle animal {8 really to be en- countere department. A baseball game {8 in progress this afternoon between Lakeland and Mulberry, which will be followed byl a water contest by the fire depart-; ment. Sports of Various Kinds Held Crowd 's Attention This Afternoon—En- joyments of Day Closed The Labor Day celebration, under the joint auspices of the Carpenters’ Union and other labor organizations and the Woodmen of the World, was a success beyond even the expecta- tions of its promoters. It has beei the biggest Labor Day in the history of Lakeland and all connected with the arrangement and carrying out of the affair deserve to be warmly congratulated. At an early hour crowds began to congregate, and by 10 o'clock, the hour set for the movement of the parade, the strects were lined with a bustling, pushing, good natured throng, the larger portion of which repaired to the scene of the exer- ~ises, Patterson park, as soon as the parade led the way. Line-up of Parade The parade was headed by the lakeland fire department, the La I'rane motor fire truck leading fol- lowed by the horse and fire wagon which has done splendid service up until a month or two ago. The ap- jaratus was handsomely decorated with flags and bunting. Following the fire department was Mayor Eaton in his big yellow Cad- ilac, accompanied by members of the ity Council. Mounted police came next, these being Chief Tillis, San- itary Inspector George Rhoades, Po- licemen Newman and Ellis. A small cart drawn by a donkey and appropriately decorated adver- tised the O’Neal Plumbing (o. Several private cars followed, these being those of J. B. Streater, Angelo Raymondo, which carrled a W. 0. W. banner, and R. M, Mar. ler. The Lakeland Municipal Band, thirty strong, attired in white suits, were next in line, and their splendid music added much to the success of the parade as to the entire day's festivities. A handsome float, advertising the Lakeland Manufacturing Co., came next and caused much favorable comment, it being very attractively arranged. P The Carpenters’ Union, fifty in number, followed and all were glad to see the representatives of this organization which had a hand in making the day’s celebration such a success. A float advertising the contracting firm of Carter & Logan, was followed by the members of the Brick Layers' Union. One of the unique features of the parade was a float arranged to represent a cab, and which was placed in the parade by the Brother- hood of Railway Trainmen. Members of Lodge 280, Interna- tional Association of Machinists, were next in line, followed by floats advertising the A. H. T. Cigar Co. and the Ellerbe Shoe Co. Members of Cigar Makers’ Union No. 392 came next followed by a handsome float advertising the Woodmen of the World, which was followed by the members of this or- ganization. The Woodmen float represented a forest, small pine trees being used, their green boughs making the float one of the most admired in the pa- rade. The symbols of Woodcraft were prominently on display—a real live goat being one of the aforesatd, which plainly demonstrated the fact to would-be members that this ener. 4 before one 18 a full-fledged # this thriving organiza- rganizations which were After noon MONDAY, SEPT. 1, 1913. SHORES OF LAKE MORTON TO With a Ball Game This tained specimens of their cabinet work, and which was attractively decorated with flags and bunting. One of tne prettiest cars came next—the beautifully decorated car of Mrs. P. D. Logan, which was the admiration of all. The wheels were entwined with bunting—in fact, the whole car was hidden from view with the attractively arranged dec- orations of stars and stripes. The ladies, with their white parasols and summery attire added further to the t loveliness of the entry. Other machines in the parade those of Dr. Stoner, FKFern Roque- more, O, S. Vanlluss, Dr Getzen and one or two others whose owners could not be ascertained. ! The Lakeland Hardware & Plumb- ing Co. were represented with a handsome float, other business houses having representation in the parade being Cardwell & h‘oigley, (‘ocoa Cola Bottling Works, 0. K. i3akery, Sheet Metal Works, The National Vault Co., Cut Price Store, McCorquodale & Smith and the John F. Cox Realty Co., all of which created most favorable comment. Mayor Eaton’s Address After the invocation at the grounds by Rev. I. C. Jenkins, M. G. C. Fidler, master of ceremonles,' introduced Mayor Oscar M. Eaton, the first speaker of the day, who made the following address: My Friends: It is a pleasure, and 1 esteem it & privilege, to speak a few words of greeting and good cheer to this gathering, which is rep- resentative of one of the greatest movements toward the betterment of the human race that has ever been known in the history of the world’s progress. Through all the ages, labor, in the eye of wisdom, has been regarded as honorable—as indispensable to man’s comfort and happiness and as the mighty lever which has moved the world forward along the path of advancement. But it has not been always that the man who labored has been given his just due, either in compensation for his toil or in recognition of his efforts. It has often been the case that the laborer has sown and the idler has reaped; that honest toil has been defrauded of its just rewards, and that the fron heel of oppression has trampled into the dust the hopes force were the Bricklay- Plasterers Unions, who made a soud showing, as did the Boy Scouts, who were out in full regalia. Jos. LeVay's car, driven by Mr. In the tennis contest between | Burdette, contained Mrs. LeVay and Messrs, Melton and Dick Cornelison | party and was decorzted with a W. vs. F. H., Thompeon and Fred Men.! O. W. banner. denhall, Messrs. Cornelison and Mel- A float that received numerous ton were the lucky players, winning | compiiments was that of the Paul two sets out of three sets played. & Waymer Lumber Co., which con. and the ambitions and the very be- ings of the tollers. It is so today in many parts of the earth; but I am thankful, my friends, that I live in a land where labor is honored and where the lab. orer i8 held at his true worth. This condition has been brought about and it {s maintained largely by the spirit of fraternity which has prompted men engaged in the same pursuits to band themselves together in a common cause. The same individual har learned that,.standing alone, he is helpless; but, united by the bonds of a com- mon interest, these individuals form a force that can accomp!ish any reasonable thing they set themselves to do. The principles and purposes of unionism are pure and noble, and have their foundation in justice and fraternal feeling. They have w:zn for the Amer:car working man victories and conces- sions which make his position super- ior to that of tha workinz c'a3es of any other nation on eart! ; and thess s~inciples are marzhing on to fur. ther victories. and to the accomplish- ment of further reforms that will add still more to the happiness and well being of the American working man. The great heart of the American people which {8 ever in favor of fair play, 18 with the efforts of organized labor In every just and reasonable effort to better the condition of the workingman, and with this sentl. NING TEL PUBLISHED IN THE BEST TdWN ll\—l THE BES:I‘ PART V()l* THE BEST STATE 'S LAWYERS| “GRAM ment behind it, it is Lound to win success in its struggle for those tihngs which yet remain to be se- cured. Man was made to Jabor, to be n builder, a producer, a developer. Hu- manity can have no higher destin) than this. But it was not intendec that all his days should be spent ir unremitting toil. Occasional relaxa tion and recreation is every man's due. And so I am glad to see so many of you here, and I rejoice with vou in your well-earned holiday. | trusu all will enjoy to the fullest the p'eus- ures and diversions that have been provided, and that all will go from here with a better conception of the dignity of labor and with the spirit of fraternal feeling renewed; stronger and better for having been here, and more able to fight the great battle that organized labor is ever waging in behalf of humanity. After the address by Mayor Eaton, speeches were inade by Mr. Georgc C. Fidler on labor, and on Wood- craft by Mr. W. T. Mitchell, head counsel for the State of Florida, and F. I.. Rosenthal. head counsel for the State of Georgia. Mr. R. L. Brown also made an address, which, with the others, was listened to with great interest. We rearet very much that we were unable to secure these spiendid addresses in order that all our readers might peruse them, but al' who were in attend. ance at the exeicises enjoyed each speech to the fullest extent. Mr. Tucker's Address Mr. Epps Tucker, Jr., delivered a very forceful address on Wooderaft, | the full text of which follows: When the Golden West was yellow with the jasamine and the honey- of the coyote and prairie dogs and the mad rush of the herds of buffalo, elks and bison, and long before the footprints of the white man had im- pressed upon that rich domain his sovereignty which was inevitable, there was being reared a lad way back east who was destined to de- velop into manhood whose rugged and sturdy sympathy for struggling humanity would place him at the leadership of onc ~f the strongest in- stitutions for the protection of the home and firesidé. that is known in history. A man whose leadership is undaunted, whose motives are un. questioned - ~d whose purity of pur- pose is the 1 * vel of those who know him best—1 . (r to the Hon Joseph Cullen Root, scvereign commander of the Woodmen of the World. In our order fails to accompilsh its purpose, to enoble its member- ship, to cast a sheltering arm ahout the defenseless living and give Lon- orable burial to its sacred dead, if it fails to stand the storm of flnun cial tide and grow stronger year by year and build up a reserve furd equal to the rrowing demande v\ix"sb are to accrue by reason of i in- creased death rate, it will fnll uhort of the objects for which it was in- corporated, and miss the mark fig. ured out by the safest and sanest mathematicians, the most suceasitul financiers, and the most conserva- tive thinking business men of our country. I have the highest personal regard for all the fraternal orders of which I have the privilege of membership, and a universal esteem for their members, and I belleve that more good is being accomplished through the medium of these agencies, more suffering alleviated, more substan- tial benefits placed at the disposal of the needy than through any other classes of institutions that operate to that end. Each one has its own methods of operations, different in ways and means but all working to the one single great purpose, to pro- tect the weak, to relleve distress and to promote the fraternal intercourse and combine it with social enjoy- ment and financlal benefit to its members, Membership in our order {8 a thing to he sought after and appre- clated. No 1:an who had the germ of manhood in him, who had a spark of humanity, loyalty and fidelity dormant in his veins has ever passed the sentinel on guard and emerged through the portals of the Forest into full-flelged sovereignty of Woodcraft but that was made to feel the responsibility of duty, the seri. No. 254. “ 1MERCAN BAR AS30GIATION OPENED 100AY R | PROMINENT JURISTS FROM THE UNITED STATES, CANADA, FRANCE AND ENGLAND | Feature of Today's Program Was an Address by Lord High Chan- Cellor of Great Britain (By Associated Press.) Montreal, Sept. 1.—The most dis. tinguished body of men ever assem- bled in Canada are here today at the opening of the annual meeting of the American Bar Association. Lead- ing jurists of the United States are here almost withoue an exception and also some of the most promi- { nent members of the bar of Canada, { England and France. The morning : session was devoted to the usual an= ousness of our obligations to others and to catch up the {llustrious glory of a simple service for the comfort and protection of others and to awaken to the realization that he was one among many who compose one great unit of strength and power. I have a sympathy fer the man who is denfed the privilege of beinz bene- fitted by the adven‘ages that are uf-l | manhood to be acceptable suckle and the teeming plains were | hushed in silence except for the yelp | nual addresses. The afternoon event wag the deliver v of an address by Viscount Haldane, lord high chancellor of Great Britain. To- day’s programme was concluded with the prescntation of honorary de. grees upon diptinguished members by McGill uni\'crslty. 'ordod h) {v]luwslnp of brotherhood as is exemplified by fraternity, for the unfortunate fellow who cannot of his own force and within his own personality, rise to che strength of to mem- bership an 1 thus cut himsell off from the opportunities of the friendly helping hands who stand ready to reach down and throw a sheltering arm about him. I1 all men were pledged to defense of virtue and maintainance of right, if we our- selves would more scrupulously sep- arate the wheat from the chaff, the true from the unjust, and place our stamp of disapproval and condemna- tion upon injustice, infidelity and wrong and recognize and encourage virtue, merit and truth, thcre would be the happy realization of the sea. son of the reign of universal equity; then would goodwill sit enthroned in the hearts of men and fellowship- would banish the jealousies that mar our lives and men would come to ap- preciate their privilege of universal brotherhood. Address on Organized Labor Mr. Lloyd Hooks, one of the city's most gifted young men delivered an address on organized labor, an ex- tract from which follows: Trade unionism is an institution which has come to stay. The great mass of laborers are cemented to- gether in a universal brotherhood. Unionism acts as an attorney, the defender of the laboring people and argues their case before a jury com- poseu of the people of the world, Ihanks to the crusades of unionism against the evi't ! capital, a peace- ful revolution , ~radually but sure- ly taking placs The capitalists, the trust kii; «nd the political bosses are ¢ru.:ally realizing the strength o/ . u.> unionism, and are beginnin ¢ '« -o-operate with them to pull togecher for the good of in. dustry, the backbone of civilization. They are beginning to reullm that trade unions are not organized for war but for justice and fellowship and industrial peace. It is useless to try to m-asure the universal value of organized labor, Unionism has shortened the working hours of the laborer, freeing him from the bond- age of toll, giving him time for reo- reation and domestic duties; it has established a minimum wage, thus protecting the unskilled laborer and making him sure of a certain wage. Unionism has put the gystem and its united force into the great strikes of our country which have resulted in victory for the laborers over those who lived off of their labor, New stu- dents are enlisting every day in our great school of unionism and are mastering the problems of life no matter how difficult by offering one vital principle, the principle or organized labor. -Winners Will Be Announced Ths afternoon contests of various kinds were indulged in, and in to- morrow’s issue of the Telegram will appear the complete list of all prize winners, inciuding those who won rrizes in the prrade. A big basket dinner was spread at the noon hovr, which was partici. pated in hy a tremendous crowd, all of the stoies of the city having closed at noon, allowing the em- ployes a holiday until 4:30.