Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, December 31, 1913, Page 1

i Il l FOFFGE OHORADH gNCE OF DECISION OF SU- oy COURT, COMMISSION 508} TAKES EFFECT | | Who Assume Control of City’s L Are Messrs. Eaton, Men- Bussard Toph, Flanagan orrow morning at nine o’clock ii will pass from the alder- to the commission form of pent, the five commissioners in October assuming the du- their offices, in accordance | the decision of Judge F. A. y, upholding the commission me Court, but pending a de- | candidate years azo Willjam Stockton, eldest } for the.Uniteq States Sen- : “M the three-year Rhodes scholarship to Oxford University, England, ang completed hig coursc: with high honors, Today announce- ment was made that Gilchrist Stock- ton, youngest son of the well known on the same honor Gilchrist 0 complete this final year at Prin-eton, but will ‘ This record, in which the only sons of one family, win such distinetion is unusual, :u;d I son of Hon. John N, C. Stockton ate, won Floridian, had w. CVer many competitors. Stockton had prepared £0 to Oxford instead . has doubtless neer been equalled . —_— WILSON AND LIND "0 GONFER TONIGHT ( By Associated Press.) ference with his personal represen- Hon. C. M. Trammell, county cussed the visit, but it is intimated who will cone over from Bar-|that there is no new development or PUBLISHED IN THE BEST TOWN IN THE BEST PAR HRoUEH RENDERED A VERDICT OF NOT GUILTY AFTER BEING QUT | ALL NIGHT i Mississippi Senator Was Charged With Soliciting and Accepting a Bribe | (By Assoclated Press. ) Vicksburg, Miss., Dec. 3!,~State‘ Senator G. A. Hobbs, accused of accepting and soliciting a bribe, was freed by the jury verdiet this morn- ing. The jury considered the case all night. RAILROAD HEAD ONCE Brown will go to his farm in lowa I wid, it is reported, he will enter pol- LAKELAND, FLORIDA, WEDNESDAY, DEC. 31, 1913, WEDIN A URY} NISTRIAL TooAY JURY FAILED TO AGREE AFTER 36 HOURS AND WERE DISCHARGED Could Not Agree as to Sanity of Priest; Latter Remanded to the Toombs (By Assoclated Press.) New York, Dec. 31.—After de- liberating thirty-six hours the jury trying Hans Schmidt for the murder of Anna Aumuller could not agree and was discharged. It is under- stood they disagreed as to the ac- cused priest’s sanity, Schmidt was re- manded to the Toombs. TO FIGHT TAGGART if ‘Indiana is led by Thomas Tageart, the Dem- ocratic nationaul committeeman. Democratic organizaticn T OF THE BEST STATE unrestrained in the city tonight ow- ing to the fact that Mayor Kline has been rather generous to the appli- cants for all night licenses. When there is no scarcity of liquid re- freshment in the restaurants and ho- tels, the new year is always ushered in with great gaiety. The late May- or Gaynor put more or less of a damper on the New Year festivities while he was at the city hall, seeing to it that all save a few of theplaces where drinks were sold closed promptly at 1 a. m. Mayor Kline has not issued licenses indiscrimin- ately, but he has not refused any re- quests of places of good reputaaion, FEDERALS WILL SOON BE EXTERMINATED (By Associated Press ) tion this morning. If the federals United States no the and federals into the return to Chihuahua with 10 PAGES No. 48, FLORIDA Boy V,'INS : ; OXFiRD SCHOLARSHIP B n D INEW w1 }éfigE'NEW YEAR f Jacksonville, Dee 31—, “ U | 3 our ( New York, Dec. 31.—Joy will be READNES OB CELEBRATON CITY IS FESTIVELY ARRAYED FOR THIRTIETH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED TOMORROW Merchants to Keep Open House in the Morning; City Will Be Crowded With every building in the busi- ness section lavishly decorated and banners suspended in holiday array across the main business streets as far as eye can reach, Lakeland is in- deed entirely ready for the great day tomorrow, on which occasion the city will celebrate its thirtieth anniversary . f governmént for Lakeland.| pass Christian, Dec. 31.—Pros- AN ERRAND BOY RO R Presidio, Texas, Dec. 31.—The| The largest crowd in the history atter is at present before the jdont Wilson s prepared for @ con- : | e DEMOCRATS ORGANIZE remnant of the federal army of|of the city will be on hand tomor- New York, Dec. 81.—Alfred H. northern Mexico faced extermina-|row to witness the two big parades and to take part in the day’s festivi- | Smith, who sctarted life as a mes- 3 that body, which may tative, ] f Sl AR e : re 2 i 2 from y My tative, Jehn Lind, who is coming| . oot C i Fu(‘-' (By Associated Press.) (‘.‘rt:(r;l(llt‘ ’t'h‘:f": gji'l;‘ab?at:'i:g::d“:’ ]:]llg ties. A large number of merchants handed down for some time,!from Vera (ruz, Mexico, on the ey {I ; i '\ l Indianapolis, Ind., Dec. 31.—In- g Lt have signified their intention of P ceeds to the presidency vew ! Tnited States tr y py remai “, , ‘“155‘”“"; 1(t=lectedhby] th‘; eruiser Chester. dind arrives to-;.. Sl : ll' | Hl i l”] the New! jopendent Demoerats have organized United States troops; if they remain |ycoping “open house” in the morn- will comstitute the lega. i Vork ‘entra railroad tomorrow, | > to face the rebels under Ortega the r oy a ¢ itv'8 administrati S Inight cnd has a conference tomor-| . el la Wilson-Bryem League with the| : Al Y |ing, and many will partake of their of the city’s administration. b taking “the place of William C. face probable annihiliation. The |hospitality. The various stores of issions ill b row. The president has not dis-|prow : purpose of overthrowing the regular commissioners will be sworn : Jrown who retires today. Mr. rebel commander has orders to drive | the city have been handsomely dec- {orated, and many show windows will | reflect the spirit of the day in dec- {orations suggestive of the progress lor the purpoé‘. The terms of diplomautic nove contemplated . ities. Mr. Smith has been in the 5 e i | of four couuglmen expire to-| . .. - oo 4 by any |PUSiess for more than thirty-feur e privoners. The two days’ battle has| Lakeland has made. Lnas S § not actuate hy 4 y ¥ pw, and the Biree hold-overs _’ . s i ¥ |vears, having started in 1879 as a|OPPOSE EUGENIC tervorized the federals and scores| Scores of automobiles are being resign . \ special motive, but he wishes fuller'y . eonger boy for the Lake Shore WEDDING LAW | have fled to the United States. The|bandsomely decorated for the pa- | . . e commissioners who will as- | instructions than he can get by ca-|ynd Michigan Southern. Later he e fiving continued all night. The reb- | 1€ and the pageant that will sweep charge of the ci\’s affairs are: | ble. Tlhe president zolfed today. worked in the office of the purchas-| Milwaukee, Wis., Dec. 31. —~Mil- ' 2 : 1 PRl down the streets tomorrow after- 4 | |8 B VO 1 L 3 » P 1 M. Faton, COymissioner-at-! —_— ing agent, and then resigned to join | waukee physicians have gone on a el5 must yot capture a.clrcular {1no noon, many blocks in length, will be . J. E. Bussard, ¥ard No. 1;' Toph, Ward No. 2;%.°C. Flan- Ward No. 3; and {. D, Men-|, (By Associated Press.) \Washington, Dec. 31.-—-Three sec- retaries are working hard to keep tary Tumulty is running the White House machinery, handling thou- sands of letters and disposing of im- 4. WILL FLASH “? 1014 Dec. j hington, Michigan division. a construction gang. In 1890 Mr. Smith was made superintendent of the Kalamazoo divigion of the dake strike against the fulfillment of the conditions of the new eugenic mar- riage law which goes into effect in $declared by the physicians that an elaborate labratory equipment be- of hills around Ojinaga before they can rush the trenches where a hand to hand fight is expected. N o sur- such as will be a credit to a city many times larger than Lakeland. There is no town in the South the isize of Lakeland that has the repu- rounded. United States officers on |every imcoming train brings throngs the border are prepared for the pre-|of peoBle from adjacent towns to see cipitate retreat of the federals, also| what we have done and are doing, hall, Ward No. 4. ‘y business from President Wilson [Shore and Michigan Southern and wigeconsin tomorrow. It provides|render was the slogan of the federal [ while he is on his vacation. Secre-|successively was Imade superintend- for medical examination of prospec generals whfm the battle was re-|tation of being as progressive as our « ent of the Lansing, Franklin and Yjve prides and bridegrooms. It is|sumed. Ojinaga is tightly sur-fown fair city, and tomorrow w :en portant matters. Only communica:| Two extra trains, one a north and*yond the needs or demands of the tions of the greatest importance are|a south bound passenger, and the average physician will be required forwarded to Pass Christian. other a north and south freight, by law. This will necessitate high- have been placed in service on tha er prices which many people will Flagler system between Jacksonville ‘avoid by going into other States to to care for the wounded. The num- m el that no citizen of the town ; ber killed is still unknown, but it is “have reason to be other than \ belleved the federal’s loss is great-|extremely proud of the appearance t. The naval observator)will est as their fire has been ineffectual.|of the city and the fine showing her through the Arlington celebration will make. fon time signals marking LONDON'S JOY RESTRAINED and Miam}. get married. The rebels have heavy artillery rak- ing the fortification, while the fed- At night the great fun of the oc- 5 BBy the end of the old year \nq %t Bl beginning of the new. All k.| London, Dec. 31.—The managers ~====="~ |eral guns are inadequate. casion will take place, when young ' 3 Wirs, shore stations and even an.'of London hotels are exceedingly 0 d 0f P d S "0 NE and old gather on the streets en- o [ within the range of the put out because of the order issued r er ara c (By Assoclated Press.) masque and make merry. Tn regard ; x: on station are invited to 1istd|for them to close at 2 a. m. on New Mexico City, Dec. 31—An alleged to the Carnival, the grand marshal s [lthe signals. The signals will b year’s eve. This will have the ef- Bc formed Iomflrrow plot to kill{{uerta at a New Year 'Pl“k“ the following announcement: 5@l at 11:55 p. m. The beat offeet of putting the lid on London's reception walk folled today by the 'Bvery man, woman and child is -}’ transmitting clock at the navalllebration of the New Year, and a - arrest of two Mexicans in the sub- °:::::°zrt:n h;;l eu;::::& :,n ? 1:::.-1»::: ’ prvatory will be automatically re-|\neral complaint has been sent to Lineup of Celebration Parade to[ Advertising floats, autos and other urbs, :‘hurldly night. There are no in- ed by the Arlington station with exception of the 29th, b55th, : , 77th, 58th, and 59th stconds ch minute. fIn the 59th min- alt beats after the 49th second be omitted until midnight, h will be. indicated by the be- iing of a signal of about one authorities us a result of the Okr. o Ancient City Guards, Com- Pam; gave a big military dance at t\; armory in St. Augustine a few khts ago. move at 2 p. m. sharp, and points at which the various units of the parade, will assemble. Mounted police and city officials will leave City Hall at 1:45, fol- lowed by vehicles on Lemon street, west of Florida avenue, facing east. Line up of Carnival Parade, to move at 7:30 p. m,. sharp, and points at which the various features will assemble. ——men (By Assoelated Press.) Vera Cruz, Dec. 81.—A federal troop train was dynamited seven miles south of Mexico City today on the main line of the International rallroad/connecting the capital with the coast. vitations extended especially to any- one—all are invited. Do not fail to be out and have a good time.” Mayor’s Proclaynation On New 1914, will be celebrated the thirtieth Year's day, January, od and one-third duration. For Fire Department, followed by Mounted police, on Kentucky ave- iformation of those desiring to pony-saddle cart, ox team and|nue at Orange street. anniversary of the H('.Ltlcmont of ive these signals it is announced ke g Maskers foot, will bl Lakeland and a committee of our : 5 VABKOrS, oh: O0%) Wi o ROl citizens have made arrangements i the wave length to be employed 507 meters. PONDENT ACTRESS LEAPS T0 DEATH DATURE CLANSHEN (By\gociated Press.) | cowboys, in order named, will assem- ‘!,.w on Florida aveuue, between Plne and Bay streets, followed by Band, corner North Florida ave- nue and Pine streets, followed by Kentucky avenue, between Lemon and Orange streets, led by a New York policeman, kidnapped for the purpose. Maskers will do well to submit to his directions. No gloves SEC. BRYAN BAGK ON JOB AT GAPITOL looking to a splendid celebration by means of parades, masquerade car- nival and other interesting features. It {8 fitting that such a celebration should be had. RS Pineville,\wy pec. 31.—Gov- Yo . s S LR e By Associated Press. icaco, Dee. 31--Suffering from|ernor McCré, pas ordered troops| School children, on school cam-|may be worn by maskers. Wnsh(lnzton Dec. 31 —S)ecretary Therefore, I, Oscar M. Eaton, as ous hysterla caused by OVer-|to enter the \ne and capture the|pus, King and Queen, with their Aivan returne,d fror'n Ml.an'd and re- | Mayor of the city of Lakeland, do \ for| Camp Fire Girls and court, feature floats and decorated hereby proclaim Thursday, Jan. 1, in rehearsing and worry over Hendrickson \ycmen wanted sumed his duties here today. success of the coming produc-|murdel ‘rhis&l] be done this af-| Boy Scouts in order named, on|floats, wagons and other vehicles, 1914, to be a public holiday in this in which she was to have|ternoon. Figh 4re expected. west side of South Florida avenue, {decorated autos, on Kentucky ave- city and urge each citizen to co- imed, Mabel Cullin, an actress of '-’—‘\—-—— between Main stmeet and railroad|nue, between Orange street and the TIGHT DEAD AND FIFTEEN operate with the celebration and York, leaped from her room on MANIAN PRk track, followed by railroad, facing south. INJURED IN NEW YORK FIRE |carnival committee in every way to- fiith .floor of a hotpl to the ROU Ifin ARMY U'. C. V's. on north side of Main| For further or more definite in- wards making the event a success et holow Her death was al- RMAN street, facing City Hall, and formation as to these matters, phone (By. Assoclated Press.) and long-to-be remembered in our ¢ ! NMew York, Dec. 31,-~PFive men|history. It is also hereby ordered instantaneous. Her suicide was the crowded “loop” district and witnessed by hundreds of pedes: 5. In private Miss Cullin was . George Secour. eldest son of the €Ny prince Rumania, has arrivedy,o and will enter the German arlym,orrow &s lieutenant in the Firsty,e Guards at Potsdam to completey mijitary Berlin, Dec. 3‘"*‘{{& Charles, of | street, facing City Hall, G. A. R. on south side of Main Elks, on Rose street, between Bates' store and Central Pharmacy, Knights of Pythias, 1. 0. O. F. and MILADELPHIA TO BE LIVELY education. The prince W. of the W., in order named, on South Florida avenue, between 136, or see grand marshall, G. H. Alfield. e The fireworks display will take place immediately after the Carnival Parade from the old Tremont hotel site. The committee hopes and believes that every citizen will co-operate in and three women are dead, and fif-|that from noon until ten in the even- teen injured, four seriously, in a[ing of that day, the police and other tenement house fire in the crowded | guardians of the peace of our city east side. The injured - jumped;will be uder the direction of the from the fire escapes. The fire|gzrand marshal of the day, G. H. Al- started in the main hall on the first |field, and his aides, under whose di- floor and cut .people off from. the rection the various exercises of the vears of age, is to remai ears d st The police and fire - [day: will proceed, and to whom th . . i i i oing everything to make the day|Steps. e POlie AN oD yen- | 0a) DROCLOG) wiom the Philadelphia, Dec. 31.-—Philadel"| ity the regiment. P;‘O harles|Main and dLemon su-e:::1 . Mg mcce};s. i‘.et e bt 'oi dipipuia Miieny wiill Tobb fof g0likuce: and will live down fts traditionallnf Rumania, who Is n' S‘, ollern| U. B. "'Jarptn::;swem b 'and T Gl vt e S e Statbotion, 1t s Riculd bs iisaded: itation for slowness tonight, fO | prince and was bora 8% 55 wngen, | Florlda avenue, 4 lite. Let us make New Year's day Twenty-one women are employed |The marshal and his aides will be ; ’ barations have been made to cele- ¢ the incoming of the New Year b 2 great deal of moise and fun. 1Y hote] and restaurant in the Y has been taxed to supply the ands for chairs and tables, and tclal attractions in the way of ca- fets and tango contests have been wided for the amusement of the Tons of these places. has always retai (Germany, high opinion of the G system. i ——— 0, THAN WEEBKED " i Press.) erman (By Assoclated Dec. 31.—Unknown s|Orange streets, All other labor organizations, as- sembling on same block. Agricultural floats, and all floats except advertising features, on both sides of Main street, west of Florida avenue, facing east. Equestrians, corner Missouri and ain street. ecorated buggies and wagans, in r named, on Lemon street, east 1914, a day long to be remembered. Get your masks, streamers, pen- nants, confetti, and so forth now, before they are all gone. Thefe will be every reasonable in- dulgence given to permit of a real g00d ' time, but no rough house or disorderly conduet. In order that everything may run smoothly be guided entirely by the as rallway brakemen and ten as bag- gagemen in the United tSates. GENERAL VILLA HOLDS MEXICAN FOR HANSIIMI (By Associated Press.) Chihuahua, Dec. 21.—Two hun- dred and fifty thousand dollars in identified by a sash of green and or- ange colors, worn over the leff shoulder. / et every citizen come to the frof ¢ on this occaslon and help add fur- ther fame and luster to the good name of fair Lakeland. Wishing each and all a happy and prosperous New Year, and with a great, big day to begin it, I am, Faithfully yours, i bile, Ala., order and directions of the marshails UNK MYSTERY IS 5 switch lock near|\f Worida avenue. gold are demanded by the rebel Gen. 0. M. EATON, Mayor. :TUJ‘ UNSOLVED | persons sand a;md wrecked @ Mo-} Wac, T. U. in decorated autos, | who will be mounted, wearing 2reen |y, ¢or fhe ransom of Luis Terra-|Lakeland, Fla., Dec. 31, 1913. here last nizht s Florida avenue, south of|and orange sashes, and have full DO |,.c son of a rich Mexican, who has (By Associated Press.) New York, Dec. 81.—The trunk ry is still unsolved. The dead ibile and Obio passed greman was Killed, . injured and the engine and bagg ger train. The led, other trainm¢ The passenzers Wel nge street, facing mnorth. ecoated autos (for Elks) will mble on Florida avenue, south lice authority after noon. All parties interested in the va rious units of the parades will please been under arrest five weeks charged with aiding Huerta. Terrazas, sen- for, who has beem negotiating from It is estimated that the loss due to the recent great strike in ™~ lmount?* g ] et deralled. orth read this order carefully so that they h 2 hag tively identified as| car fcation of tI|C \rang gtreet, facing D y El Pasg, will pay the ransom as soon| _ 78 ‘ K,:: ’:':,,m laborer. The| unburt. ’l;::k;”;’“m engin oth¢ decorated autos, on same|may- come in at the proper pointa|as hision is delivered at the Uni R | ‘ les think the murder was the 1o SmerECl Uy tives. stiet, sout o Elk's oars. and avold delay and oonfusion. [States dorder. p % t of grudges. p— ( | N : % 4 % 2dan b ' § e > = p= S e T T e N ey % ~