Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, December 13, 1913, Page 1

LA D E \ NING TELEGRA PUBLISHED IN THE BEST TOWN IN THE BEST PART OF THE BEST STATE LT | Al DJINGA mcm ON HILL GUNS READY FOR REBELS Thu Commanding Position ~Will Drop Several Rebs Be: wre They Are Through *By Associated Press.) \, Mexico, Dec. 13. “irmy is today perched on the | Ojlnaga. with guns trained nmby desert all ready for his' attack., The rebel army 'or five thousand is rapidly 'ing the town and the com- i hen they start the battle. rals are resigned to the ex- ttack. Four more trocps of S,Stntea cavqlry today re-in- |2 border patrol at Presidio, “ad the American authorities +lified both sides that no shots " fired across the river. AM NEWS AND GOSSIP / "ork, Dec. 13.—One of the - eable signs of the coming of :"I is the incoming transat- 2amers. . mericans who = have been motoring and enjoying 28 in various ways in Eu- > who want to spend Christ- ome. The rush really be- fiwuk, practically every in- 'hlp having a large number guished passengers. Among | |Col Wm. G. Kable, who ) investigating military af- Italy for the past two He brought with him twen- ‘kinese dogs for the New : Show. cs complied by the National Protective Association .t thirty-eight persons were automobiles "fn this city's st month. Thirteen were The figures show also that #ais automobile slaughter he top mark—the previous “1c a month having been only 3, and the number for No f 1912 having been only re—the killing by other ve- - decreasing. Thus & only nine, instead of thir- Jovember of last year, and/ en less than in the same it year. ’ { 0 NRAE'S FUNERAL - THIS AFTERNOON eral of Mrs..W. D. Mec- : conducted this afternoon First Methodist church at ’ * a large comeourse of sor- * iends being present to pa 91 respects to this belovod v stor of the First Methodist ~.tev. I. C. Jemkins, beinz om the city, the scrvices gt ucted by Rev. R. 8. Gavin, the First Baptist church a beautiful tribute to the music was furnished by lwuld the love and esteem in 5. McRae was held was evi- . the large number of floral 1e services at the church a aber accompanied the re- ~ the cemetery where inter- ~ made, - W | 2 ss g FOR STATE CAMPAIGN 18.—The at- / ville, Dec. )l the meeting of the Equal | " League held 1ast night was | at the same time consid-! " husigsm was displaved for ¥ woman u fl e, not only - ville, but over the i the w Btter“for dis- Several 8d women from —~ will probably be speakers ight at the' nd [fMportant mat- st T Iy ~The position of the federals \=:ilr! avy loss of life among the’ They are crowded: trolley | iing ‘ general cospel of ;183 A eampaign in the| BEST T0 SECURE PUBLIGITY FUNDS Speaking of publicity funds and the most systematic way of securing same, Secretary Holworthy of the Board of Trade said this morning: ‘St. Petersburg has set the pace for oitalnlng funds for pubjicity pur- poses. No wonder that there are, S0 it is said, twelve or fifteen thou- sand visitors already domiciled there for the winter, with thousands more to come after the holidays. \With an eye to business that lively burg, {throuzh its splendid Board of Trade, secured the passage ol an act at the last session of the Lezislature en- abling the levy of a special tax not 'to exceed two mills for publicity L purposes. Lakeland's Board of "Trade secured the passage of a sim- lilar act; the difference between !dakeland and St. Petersburg, how- {ever, being that the City Council of }Hl]W St. Petersburg made the levy this year while Lakeland's Council did not . i “From an editorfal in the Tampa Tribune of yesterday we read that | thus far the St. Petersburg Board of Trade has received $3,445 from the Conneil, which is only about half of tie amount that will be derived from Il]ll‘ levy of the present year. The ;I\-(murizll referred to goes on to say: SThis i 1ething that is needed in :.-\1\1'3- city and town in Florida. It is no more than right that all prop- erty, which benefitted by the spent in advertising the town, coutribute to the tunds used for this purpose. In most towns, all such expense is borne by a com- citizens, who are pub- lic-spirited enough to subseribe to/| funds raised for publie ymrposns.' 'Some of the largest property owners 'in the city make it a rule to refuse to is money parative few jcontribute money for such purposes I’l‘hca\ should be required to do "through the medium of taxation. A tax of this kind hits all in propor- tion and makes all property owners do their share towards promoting the interests of the town. St. Peters- burg is finding that it works admir- "ably. It should be made a part of the charter of every municipality in the State.” “It is a part of the Lakeland char- ter, but the Board of Trade was not enconraged to ask for a special levy this year, and the consequence is that at present the advertising of the town is done and paid for by a hunch of live but comparatively few | citizens who thus pay the whole bill for benefits derived by all. It is gen- erally the spirit and desire of every red-blooded Americay citizen to play fair, to hold his end up decently and |in a manly way, and it is to be hoped that when our city fathers come to 'make the next tax levy they will in f | clude a small millage to be spent| either by the Council directly or| through the medium of the Board of | I"Trade as the special publicity orzan- in order that every man may | share of the r‘xpons«-.‘ and not as mat | ization, his fair whatever it may be, pay ters are now, get out of paying it [through the publie spirit of his fel low citizens, who pay his share ag well as their own. DOMINICAN ELECTION PROBLEM \Wa 1gton, Dec. 13 The idential elections which will be pres- I in the Republic ¢ Santo Domingo next Monday are ausing this gov- ernment no little anxiety. There is no attempt to conceal the fact that trouble is expected, but if it is neces-| sary for the United States to send of- “observe” the elections, it what future dealings with Latin-American countries are expected to There are many \merican farmers in Santo Domingo whose interests probably would suf- fer in the event of a serious outbreak as a result of the elections. ticials to is plain to see be. KINNE MAY BE PRESIDENT OF ATLANTIC COAST LINE, Jacksonville, Dec. 13.—Railroad circles in the city and south are anx-| iously awaiting the announcement of | a successor to President Emerson, of the Atlantic Coast Line railroad who died recently; and from all Indica- tions they say it is more than prob- able that his successor will be Vice President Kinne, of the same road. Mr. Kinnie is known to have been in close touch and in harmony with Mr. Emerso, in all his plans for the | development of the system, and is be- sides recognized as one of the most lable ®¢ilway men in the country to- day. e e - ternoon, and tonight Mrs. S. 5, Har ris, missionary from China, delivered a stirring address at the missionary |anniversary . Fomorrow night the church exten sion annivers will he held and Dr. W. I'. McMurray, of Louisville, Ky., will speak ["nusual interest is aroused in this {conference by the fact that this is the time to elect delezates o the | General Conference 1is Confer- nce meets every four years, the next held [fine health | the session with his ready LAKELAND, FLORIDA, SA CONDITIONS AMONG INDIANS 5 DEPLORABLE NAMAKER RED MAN EXPEDITION Indians Are Dying from Neglect, Pestilence and Starvation, It Is Said (By Associated Yress.) Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 13.—The Wannamaker Redman expedition to North American Indians is back with reports of conditions everywhere de plorable. The expedition spent six months in investigation and visited 189 tribes throughout the United States. The lengthy report con- demns the treatment of the red man and makes a strong appeal for action which will prevent his extinction. A summary of the report has heen sent to President Wilson and other ernment officials. It decleres the In- dian is fast dying from starvation, pestilence and nezlect and his treat ment is a disgrace to civilization. the head of the expedition, Dr. eph Dixon, asserts. 20V Jos- CARD OF T}IANKS We wish to express our thanks to our friends in Lakeland for the kindness and assistance show us during the illness and death of our little boy. MR. AND MRS. | sincere McCORKEL, Fla. l.akeland, ‘| EV. WILON GHOSEN EDITOR OF ADVOCATE 13. - The Florida Methodist Conference is holding in- Tallahasse, Dec. teresting sessions and disposing of important matters. Owing to health, D. B. two years editor of the Florida Chris- many impaired Sweat, for tian Advocate, declined re-election and Rev. J. dgar Wilson, of Gaines The contributing edi Ww. Nixon, ville, was elected paper is pub- lished at Lakeland, tors were elected as follows: Rey. X ] . Poage and W. Moore, | ) WG J. Carpenter Dr. J. \W. Dickey, president of Iimory (ollege; Dr. . R. Jenkins, of Wesleyan College, and Dr. J. W. Malone, of Andrew Female College, renresented those schools. Miss Nan- from Japan, this af Jenkins, Sweat, W. M Gaines, 1 nie addressed a ionary large audience held in the city of Ok-| lahoma nert May :wjon to be The Florida Conference is entitle! to six delegates, three clerical and 'three laymen. of interest on the the question of the Another item program will be hange of name. the name of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, be changed to th Methodist Episcopal Church in Amer It is freely predicted that the a very ieca. Florida Conference will give large majority against the pr’(llmsml! change. | Bishop Morrison appears to be in| and in spirits for ! work before Lim e wit on all | remarked good the enlivens occagions The Bishop vesterday that some churches very “figity” about this time of lhfl opt year. They begin to cry out for a| new preacher. They want a change simplv because they have the “figits ol He savs unless there is a good reason | for it he will not move a single man It is not his pi¥rpose to pay much at tention to these old “ecranny males and females,” who are usually on, duty about conference time. He| wants all the lights and the side-| lights turned on, but the excuse for, a change of pastors must be a good, one. It is proposed that [ arta TROOPS MAY BE RE TURDAY, DEC. 13, 1913 W ' | AN TOPLAGE BOLOANDSILY ONEQUAL END SUBMITTED TO U, S. SENATE TODAY Proposed Movement Would Be of World-Wide Scope; Would Help Solve Currency Problem (By Associated Press.) Washington, Dec. 13. —The Unit- ed States Senate today heard a pro- posal that the United States call a conference of nations to consider a world-wide basis of parity between 2old and silver, contained in a reso- lution introduced during the cur- rency discussion by Senator Democrat, who asked that the Sen ate authorize the president to invite the powers to participate. The pre amble set forth that fluctuation in exchange rates was disadvantageons to the gold standard countries. Sen- ator Thomas contended that the cur- rency problem of one country could not be settled satisfactory without considering the curreney situation hroughout the world. An carly vote still seems far away. Scnator (‘fum- mins, Republican, continued to at tack the currency measure today. Senator Root oftered amendments which eliminate the guarantee of bank deposits. STOLE MONA LISA 10 SPITE NAPOLEON (By Associated Press ) Florence, Italy, Dec. 13.—The au- thenticity of the Mona Lisa found vesterday is confirmed by experts af- ter further examination today. The picture bears the seal of the Louvre and also other galleries in which it was hung. Vincezo Peragia, the Italian who stole the famous paint- ing, repeated the story of having stolen the priceless treasure as an act of patriotic revenge for Napol- con's depredations in Italy. FUNDS TIED UP CITY ECONOMIZES Pensacola, Dee. 13, Eeonomy all | along the line was put into operation | today by the city commissioners, ow- | ing to the suspension of the State bank, tving up over $150,000 of the citv's funds. Contemplated improve: | ments for which appropriations had | been made will he abandoned while | the commissioners today went over| their pavrolls and cut off every em ployc where it was possible to do without his servied Large num- | b of them will he dropped from | the pay rolls in every department, | vhile the vacaneie recently made | h emovals on account of the kin ship elange will not be filled ‘ TRUCK WILL TOUR WORLD San Francisco, Dee. 13 Joseph | 1] Vilkinson, representing the | Smythficld Export Co. accompanied | tey representatives of the umrf corn, each representing a separate| commercial line, sniled for Australia | | tod: I trip will be made in! [Haht delivery antomobiles and ey | | ery eity of the world, ontgide of (fan-| : and the United States will be ited The trip will require two ars and cost close to $375 000, TO STRIKE A BLOW AT HIGH COST OF LIVING (By Associated Press ) Washington, Dee. 13.—Represen- tative Harrison of M ippi is pre- paring to strike a blow in the fight the high of living by introduction of a bill making op- futures in cotton and all farm products illegal It carries drastic provisions He will introduce it on Tuesday | azainst cost the tions, MOVED FROM PEKING (By Associated Press.) Washington, It is not be- lieved here that the State depart- ment will agree to the proposal of Russia that all foreign troops be withdrawn from Peking, China. Disturbances are too frequent. Dec. 13 Thomas, HONOR ROLL OF THE LAKELAND SCHOOL WEEKLY HONOR ROLL Those who have 90 above in scholgrship and who have been perfect in attendance, punctu- THIS IS REPORT MADE BY WAN-| PROPOSITION LOOKING TO THIS ality and deportment, are entitled to have their names placed on the fol- lowing honor roll: GRADE Lloyd Hooks Esther Heath. GRADE XI1I XI None. GRADE Genevieve Dnggan. baniel Holland. GRADE James Boulware, Virginia d.ufsey. Annie Jones. Walter Pillans. Kolia lLeighton. GRADE Herman Mathias. (iladys lavis. Elmer MeArthur. Klizabeth Dickerson. Hazel Padrick. GRADE Redella Gain, Mada Phillips. Nonnie Funk. Ethel Cook. Clemie Tucker. GRADE VIT A X X VI A VI B D. Il. Sloan. Vesta Todd. Albert Jennings. Harry Lasher. Ralph Peterson. GRADE Roy Mitchell. Frances Holland. Louise Roquemore. Mabel Mathias. GRADE VI A George Hamilton. lissie Gordon . Louise Roders. GRADE VI B Norris Upson. Helen Holbrook . Ellen Watson. Edna Bassett. Shelly Gordon. GRADE VI ¢ >ansy Richardson. Howard Moore. Gerda Roess. I"annie (‘arlton. GRADE V A Maxwell Williams. Helen Morse, Willie Birt Anderson. Mildred Mayes Marguerite Owens. VIl B GRADE V B bavid Carter. Charles Jackson Clifford Wilson . Tyler Jackson. GRADE V © Nettie Wheeler, Pessie Richardson . Panl Davis Paul Colton. Ralph Upson GRADE IV A Geraldine Ellisg John Cannon Ella Cameron Carlisic Rogers Leslie Williams., GRADE TV B Billy Norvell LaVerzne Webster. Julia Graham ., Mortimore Ilaynes. Louis Swatts GRADE IV C Ilita Cason f.etha Turner Eddie MeRae Ople Morg: Dawson Bates GRADE TIT A None GRADE IIT B John Embich . louise Stokes. (lara Beth Stevens. Paul Dickson. GRADE TMMI C lertha Turner. (Gettis Riles Walter Wilson Willard DeCamp. George Mathews. (CHARLES M. JONES, Principal TO DISCUSS MARKETING Dallas, Texas, Dec. 12.—The fifth annual convention of the dustrial Congress opened here The to marketing of farm products w be one of the principle subjects for by discussion. The prizes offered per cent or Texas Tn-| 20 PAGES No. 35 SO ANPIGO | GROWING WORGE FEDERALS AND REBELS ARE HANGING AND SHOOTING THEIR PRISONERS All Americans Are Leaving City; 500 Leit Last Night Seeking Smety (By Associated Pres) Washington, Dec. 132.-—Rear Ad- miral Fletcher cabled from Tampico at | o'clock this afternoon that he had ordered all Americans out of Tampico vesterday and before mid- nizht had transferred five hundred who were aboard gunboats to battle- ships farther out. He said that all foreign women and children were out of the eity by 1 o'clock this morning. The situation is growing worse. Ad- miral cabled that some of the for- eign men preferred to remain. An army troop ship left Galveston today to help care for the refugees. Admir- al Fleteher said that both rebels and federals were hanging and shooting prisoners. No mention was made of the report that Fletcher had ordered the fighting to stop. PREPARATIONS EEING MADE FOR CARNIVAL OF PROGRESS If you were allowed a peep behind the scenes in many homes you would see extraordinary bustle. You would question if at all inquisitive, *“What is going to happen so much out of the ordinary?” You might have seen grandmother in the act of pre- paring a jamma jamma suit, or grandfather arranging garments with the colors of the national flag conspicuous. Possibly he has been asked to be Uncle Sam. Taking you into our confidance, a gigantic order for tireworks has been placed with one of the largest New York houses in the business. The tlisplay will dazzle the credulous, make the joyful indeseribably hilar- ious. Get us? for you are mortals Returning to the fireworks again, the representative of the manufac- turers, in fact representatives, called on the committee of arrange ment and promised to favor Lakeland Impossible, two with a special feature new to all, A warning to housewives: Have quick Tunches in abundance, for your out-of tovn triends can with proprie- ty come without invitation, and are planning to come in legions, Do them one better, agk them to come; it will mean an invitation to the crandest celebration ever experi- tneed in the New South PERLICITY BET FTIEF FINES FOR GORNERING COTTON COMMITTIEL (3y Associated Press.) I New York, I 12 Fines of $1 Loon each were today imposed by the federal court on Eugene Scales, of Texas; Frank Hayvne and William Brown, of New Orleans; Morris Roth- ild, of Mississippi, and olonel Robert Thompson, of New York, on a lehar ol cor g the cotton crop in 1909 Nolle contender pleas were entered by the defendants. James A, Patten, of Cuicaro, had previously been fined a similar amount in the same cas The government allezed that the defendants had entered into a conspiracy to control the raw cot- ton production of the country at a profit to themselves of $10,000,000 GRIDIRON CLUB DINNER Washington, Deec. 13 The first dinner of the winter season of the Gridiron Club will be given here to- night and it is expected that Presi- dent Wilson and the members of his | eabinet will come in for a lot of zood | natvered joshing Mr. Wilson and ;vhw members of his official family | have beep invited to attend the af- fair. Much of the jollity of the ban- quet will, it is expected, center iround the tariff, the currency ques- | tion and the Mexican situation News comes from Tallahassee that the Congress, to be distributed at this|the Woman’s College has a fine bas- convention, are not for the lar:est'kel ball team this season and is in net profit. good shape to carry off all victories,