Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, January 2, 1914, Page 1

THE 1 AKELAND EVENING TELEGRAM PUBLISHED IN THE BEST TOWN IN THE BEST PART OF THE BEST STATE ILUME III. 81 P NORGANC0 NITHORAW FRON SANY CONCERNS THDRAWS FROM SEVERAL OF ¢ THE COUNTRY’S LARGEST CORPORATIONS sident Wilson Declared This News Is “Very Interesting” When Interviewed Today (By Associated Press.) . New York, Jan. 2.—J. P. Mor- n & Co. announced today that hey have severed connections with jome of the country’'s greatest cor- orations with which they have long een connected. They announced hat the step was taken voluntarily ecause apparently public sentiment ad changed and there was criticism egarding interlocking directorates. mong the companies fromh which jhey have retired are the New York entral and the New Haven rail- oads. J. P. Morsan issued a state- pent saying that the company had ong wished to withdraw from many irectorates becanse of the undesir- ble burden of attending many board meetings. It may withdraw rom others later and he said he hought they might serve the com- panies better after withdrawal. Presidet Thinks It Interesting (By Associated Press.) Gulfport, Miss., Jan. 2.—President ilson had just finished golfing vhen a dispatch announcing the forgan (o.'s withdrawal from di- ectorates of many companies was ead to him. He said, “That’s very nteresting,” and made no further omment. The president has been orking on his trust message dealing ith interlocking directorates and “@xpects Congress to pass legislation ¢"#oncerning it at this session.. Cabinet Is Pleased (By Associated Press.) Washington, Jan. 2—Administra- on officials here have known for ome time of the Morgan Co.’s inten- ion to separate from the directorates pf some companies. Cabinet circles re pleased at the news. CARR OPENS BASEBALL SCHOOL Antonio, Texas, Jan. 2.— harles C. Carr, one of the big men physically and otherwise of minor eague baseball for years, has opened school for baseball players here. he Cleveland Club has turned over o Carr's charge twenty-five young players, whom that club intends to urn over to Portland, Toledo, New Drleans, and Waterbury, for further easoning. President Somers of the aps figures that a year can be ained here by the youngsters, and hat $10,000 spent thus will be well vorth spending for the results to be pbtained. Other clubs will send a umber of men later. | SUICIDES INCR.EASED IN 1913 it San Chicago, Jan. 2.—The number of i icides in the United States in 1913 "' Sghowed an increase over last year, jhe number being 13,106 as com- red with 12,981 in 1912, according o figures collected in this city. The proportion of suicides as between pen and women remains about the ame as in previous years, being ,602 males and 4,504 females. Phy- jicians, as usual, head the list among ofessional men, the number being thirty-four. JUDGE CULLEN RETIRES { New York, Jan. 2.—Chief Justice the New York Court of Appeals, dgar M. Cullen, retired today, un- r the age law. Justice Cullen has psided over some of the most fam- s cases in the history of the State d was one of the distinguished jur- of the country to defend the nch when it was attacked by ex- esident Taft and Roosevelt several i ) S ago. b Yarse ror 500 uEw Camden, N. J., Jan. e motormen and conductors of the blic Service Railway of New Jer- , 3,800 in number, went to work day, it was under a new scale of jages, giving them an increase in The maximum scale is raised jom 25¢ an hour to 30 cents. The Inimum will be 23 cents for begin- 2.—When | ernment, being the first city in Can- PRIZE WINNERS IN NIGHT PARADE Night Parade To the King of the $7.50 silk hat Moore Companv. O. W. Drane. To the Queen of the Carnival— Five pound box of Candy by Lake Pharmacy. Miss Dora Bonacker. To the lady representing the best ancient or modern character in cos- tume—$30 hat by the “Milliner Up- stairs.” Mrs. G. T. Fleming. To the gentleman representing the best ancient or modern character in costume — Gold-mounted fountain pen by Lakeland Book Store. J. L. Solomon. To the lady most grotesquely dressed—$3.50 fruit cake by the O. K. Bakery. Mrs. C. O. Wheeler. To the gentleman most grotesque- ly dressed—$2.50 pearl handled knife by the Model Hardware Com- pany. Harry Williams and Bryan Reddick. For the tackiest costumed lady— $4 Sorosis Shoes by Clough Shoe Company. Name unknown. For the tackiest costumed gentle- man—$2 shirt by U. G. Bates. Name unknown. acter in costume—$3 shoes by S. L. A. Clonts Dry Goods Store. A. Pease. For the group, inclusive of any or- ganization, making the best showing in masquerade costume—$7.50 elec- trie, portable table lamp, by O'Don- iel, Son & Company. The Trouba- dours. For the float making the best ghowing, depicting mythical char- acters in costume—10 gold piece by First National Bank. Lakeland Paving and Construction Co. For the float making the best showing of ancient and modern plows—Wilson Hardware Co. will give a $2.50 pocket knife. TITANIG GASES- T0 BF HEARD (By Associated Press.) Washington, Jan. 2.—The United States Supreme Court begins work Monday with a mass of business that promises a record for the coming year. 'Important cases soon to be tried include that of the liability of the owners of the Titanic which sank in April, 1912, seek to limit claims to an amount not more than a million dollars. The amount of salvage and passenger and freight fares received for the trip was about $90,000. Many other im- portant hearings are scheduled. Carnival CHICAGO’S POOR HAVE REAL HOTEL Chicago, Jan. 2.-—Chicago’s bread line has been abolished and in its stead the city has, for the first time in its history, a new hotel where real beds can be had for five cents a night and where meals are fur- nished at from one to five cents each. Charles Dawes, former comptroller of the currency, who has been the host to the unfortunates in the bread line, is the founder of the hotel which bears the name of The Rufus Dawes Memorial. It represents a father’'s memorial to a dead son. Connected with the hotel are free baths and a free employment agency. ONE HOMICIOE DAILY IN GHIGAGO (By Associated Press.) Chicago, Jan. 2.—Police records show that December averaged one homicide per day. iest murder toll in the history of the city. Two were black hand kill- ings and one a patricide. GOVERNMENT BY COMMISSIONERS Lethbridge, Alta., Jan. 2.—Leth- bridge begins its business year to- day under straight commission gov- ada to adopt government by commis- sioners. The board consists of three members—one for finance and public|,ng parasols, was a beautiful sight | year. fety, who also serves as mayor, the second member controls public works and the third public utilities. The terms of the commissioners are four, three and two years, respectively. LAKELAND, FLORIDA FRIDAY, JAN. 2, 1914 CELEBRATION CLOSED I BLAZEM 64 owor i LORY CARS, AND DISPLAY OF FIRE URES OF THE EVENINGS FESTIVITIES Large Throng Made Merry Throwing The Carnival of Fun; LAST NIGHT by Wmiamson PARADE OF MYTHICAL CHARACTERS, DECORATED FLOATS AND WORKS, WAS MAIN FEAT- Confetti and in Generally Enjoying No Disorders Occurred to Mar the Ogpasion The Carnival last night was indeed a fitting close for the grand celebra- tion of Lakeland’s thirtieth anniver-|wur sary. For blocks the streets were crowded with merry makers, num- bering into the thousands, and the sidewalks were so jammed that it was almost impossible to push one’s way through. As far as the eye could reach the line of march for the night parade was marked by lighted torches, held by 'boys. The parade was led by Uncle Sam, which character was s;ilendldly por- trayed by Mr. D. M. Smith. Next came the mounted police, Fire De- partment and Lakeland Municipal band. The real funmakers of the evening came next, the burnt cork | artists in the Elks’ Minstrel given recently being first in line, followed ! by a large crowd of maskers, all of whom represented various ridiculous characters. Next and Queen's float, which had been made to represent a royal carriage,; with its white canopied top, and Miss = Bonacker, the lovely Queen, was never more beautiful than on this occasion in her coronation gown of white charmeus with silver trim- mings, and wearing a crown of jew- els. Her attendants who were |Misses Emma Robison, Catherlnq Cowdery, Margaret Southard, Ruth Skipper and Mabel Drane, were also beautifully gowned. The King, Mr. came the King; \.—-'— 'y Merrymakers Had Their Fun ‘h.uly in the evening the streets wyre fllled with those enmasque, and it was indeed a carnival of fun and nerriment. The end men of the re- cpnt Elks’ minstrels were the center of attraction as they turkey-trotted up and down Main street and mixed with the other revelers, all out for a grand, good time. A big com- manding looking New York police- man kept perfect order, and every- body was wondering when he had been imported, and Mr. George Al- fleld is having fhe laugh on his friends this morning who did not j "fcognize him in his new role. Much Credit Due Mr. Alfield There is always a man behind the gun in all big undertakings and in this one it was Mr. George H. Al- iflold, chairman of the arrangement committee. For weeks Mr. Alfield had been perfecting arrangements, 'stirring up enthusiasm and in every way expending his tireless energy toward making the day one long to be remembered, and that he exceed- ed beyond the expectations of all is evidenced by the two splendid pa- geants, the handsomely decorated buildings and the immense throngs that crowded the streets from early morning until nearly midnight. In his work Mr. Alfield was ably as- sisted by Secretary Holworthy, of ’the Board of Trade, who always puts - / IN POPULATION] ™ (By Associated Press.) New York, Jan. 2.—New York leads Londcn in population by one million, says Dr. W. H. Guilford, health board statistician, who fixes .|New York’s population at more taan 5,300,000. This estimate is based on the increase since the last cen- sus. The comparison doesn't include | New York London's is L] London’s large suburbs. is gaining population. retrogressing. (By Associated Press.) Washington, Jan. 2.—Dr. G. O. Smith, director of the federal geolog- ical survey, has heartily endorsed Secretary Lane's proposal to with- draw public lands containing radium for the benefit of the people. WOMAN APPOINTED TO OFFICE IN NEW YORK (By Associated Press.) New York, Jan. 2.—Among Mayor Mitchell's new appointees is Miss Katherine B. Davis, commis- sioner of corrections. She is the first woman head of a city depart- ment. STUDENT MISSIONARIES MEET 2 Kansas City, Mo., Jan. 2.—Dele- gates from all parts of the world have arrived here to attend the quad- riennal meeting of the Student Vol- unteer Movement, which opened to- day. William J. Bryan, secretary of State, and scores of other promi- nent speakers will deliver addresses. Eighty foreign countries are repre- sented. The questions to be dis- cussed in the convention pertain wholly to foreign missions. All of 5,000 REBELS DAAWGLO3 10 DIMAGK FEDERALS AB.E EXPECTED TO | SOON RETREAT ACROSS THE RI0 GRANDE Secretary Garrison Announces That Federals in Danger May Be Al lowed to Cross the Border (By Associated Press.) Marfa, Texas, Jan. 2.—The Mexi- can rebels, six thousand strong, this morning drew closer to Ojinaga. Ap- parently the federals can not resist much longer and they are expected to retreat across the Rio Grande. Major McNamee, commanding the border patrol at Presidio, reports that federal desertions are fewer. He said the federals have recelved some back pay and this is discourag- ing desertions. He has the situation in hand and is prepared for the fed- eral flight across the river. Danger of the federals drawing the rebel fire across the river has been considered, but the rebel commander has prom- ised he won't direct his fire in that . direction. ViNMa has sent ammuni- tion to the rebels from Chihuahua and the federals can't get any more. The request of the federal comman- der to remove the wounded from the mission church at Presidio, where they are cared for by the Red Cross, to Ciudad Porfirio Diaz, Mexico, op- posite Eagle Pass, has been refused. To Care for Refugees (By 'Associated Press.) Washington, Jan. 2.—Brigadier General Bliss, commanding the Osslan Drane, was in royal robes,|his shoulder to the wheel in every- and his attendants, Messrs. Ray|thing pertaining to the advancement Weeks, Will Sammon, Frank Thomp- |of the city. the delegates have signed pledges to| Mexican border troops, has been in- devote their lives to foreign missions|structed by Secretary Garrison to The British owners| This is the heav-;* gon, Truby O'Steen and Dr. Getzen' were in full evening dress. The most interesting float and one that attracted wide attention in last night’s pageant, was that depicting mythical characters. In the front of the float sat old Father Time, with flowing beard, carrying a scythe and hour glass. He held by the hand a beautiful little girl, who represented the New Year. Father Time was de- picted by Mr. J. L. Solomon and the New Year was Ella May Holder. Mrs. E. M. Holder represented Blindfolded Justice, and in her hands were the scales and sword of justice. | The crowning character on float was the Goddess of Liberty. Mounted twenty feet in the air on a pedestal stood Mrs. G. T. Fleming, who represented this character in a manner which could scarcely be excelled by a statue itself. was gowned in brown flowing robes and wore a crown of gold. Tn her left hand, held far above her head, was a bronze torch, and for not a moment did she allow herself to un- bend from her dignified but trying position. A thrilling feature of the parade, in which this float was the central figure, was just at its close when the bunting caught fire and the float was wreathed in a mass of flames. Tt was a moment that demand- | / steady nerves, and the two ladies on the float, Mrs. Fleming and Mrs. Holder, displayed mar- velous courage, as they never moved ed cool, from their positions and the fire was: soon extinguished. Had the ladies become excited, hundreds in the crowd would have been trampled un- derfoot and probably killed in the excitement that would have ensued; as it was, only those near to the float were aware of the danger, and no excitement prevailed whatever. Henley & Henley’s float was great- ly admired, a large launch being used, which was handsomely deco- rated and which made a very fine{ It was filled with young ladies, as was the similar float of the Cut Price. A small cart which was pushed by a pony in overalls and drived by Harry Williams in comical costume, | and Bryan Reddick, dressed as a clown, was one of the entrants that attracted much attention and caused general amusement, and all declared 'the “cart before the horse” was the best ever. Mrs. Cowdery’s car, which was in Japanese decorations and filled with young ladies in Japanese costumes, appearance. and was greatly admired. Other pri- vate cars in the afternoon parade ap- peared, as did the Woodmen’s float, all of which made the pageant one long to be remembered. this i She | Perfect Order Prevailed | There is probably not another city in the United States that claims the distinction that Lakeland now boasts. With thousands lining the streets ‘and everybody celebrating with all the enthusiasm that such an occasion gives rise to, the police docket shows that not an arrest was made and that in all that vast crowd there was not one drunken or dis- orderly person. This is the crown- ing glory of the day, and one which Imakes living in Lakeland a constant | source of pleasure to her citizens. ! There is not a more law-abiding com- | munity in the whole United States 'than Lakeland, and we believe this !was demonstrated to the satisfaction of the most pessimistic on yesterday. Parades Moved Splendidly The grand marshal of the day, Mr G. H. Alfield, and his assistant mar- shals, Dr. W. S. Irvin, Mr. B. S. Rivers and Mr. Neilson Lange, on handsomely decorated horses, kept both parades moving in splendid or- der, which is a very necessary re- quirement in the success of such an undertaking. After the parade had been wit- nessed and the last of several hun- dred pounds of confetti thrown, the crowd moved down in front of the Auditorium, where over 900 pounds of fireworks were set off, making a beautiful and fitting close to the day’s splendid celebration. AUTO SALON OPENS New York, Jan. 2.—The 1914 Automobile Salon, as the annual ex- hibition of foreign-built cars in New York is called, was opened here to- }dayday in the ball room of the Hotel | Astor. For years this exhibition has opened immediately after the new year and never fails to attract a dis- tinguished audience. A number of | famous racing cars are featured at this year’s show. The decorations have been arranged on the most sumptuous scale in the history of . these exhibitions. FIFTY-POUND LXMIT FOR PARCET, POST Washington, Jan. 2—The law in- creasing the limit for parcels to be carried by the parcel post system from twenty to fifty pounds became effective at midnight Dec. 31. It.is learned that the postoffice depart- ment has found the parcel post to bhe a money maker, the revenues from|? this business being $8,000,000 a This being the case, Mr. Bur- |leson, it is stated, has determined to begin to cut heavily into the busi- ness of the express companies, the bulk of which is the carriage of par- cels over twenty pounds in weight. in an effort to Christianize the world. | permit Mexican refugees to cross the MYSTERY SURROUNDS LIND'S VisIT (By Associated Press.) Pass Christian, Miss., Jan. 2,— Mystery which surrounds the visit of John Lind to the president continues. arly today it was not known when or where the president would see Lind, who arrived last night on the Cruiser Chester. The president golfed this morning and Lind re- mained on the Chester, It is thought possible a conference would be held later today. The president would not talk. GOVERNOR TO SPEAK AT CON- FERENCE OF CHARITIES Jacksonville, = Jany ., 3-A letter has been received’ by Marcus Fagg, superintendent of the Children's Home Society, from Governor P4rk Trammell, announcing his subject for the opening address of the State Conference of Charities, to be held on the 13th and 15th of February at Gainesville. No detail information was given except that he would speak on' ““The Public’s Duty to Its Dependents.’” ~Governor 'Tratmell is president of the State Conference|a result of his indictment under the =4 of Charities, and will be present at the conference during the three days’ session. .Many noted speakers have been secured_ from elsewhere and locally, and will make the larg- est program that has ever been pre- pared for such a conference. 24000 HLLEDOF IN ONE YeAR ™ (By Associated Press.) Pekin, Jan. 2.—It is estimated that there were more than twenty-| four thousand executions in Szachu- en province alone last year, mostly robbers and political offenders. The officials hint that there were actually many more than estimated. DENVER WANTS TO REACH 75,000,000 PEOPLE Denver, Col., Jan. 2.—Nation- wide advertisement of Denver as an attractive and profitable place In which to live is being planned by the | Clearing Association and will be sent out within the next few days. This campaign, conducted through maga- zines will reach, it is estimated, 75,- 000,000 persons in the United States and Canada. M‘fli‘. P R, border from Ojinaga if they are like- ly to be shot or injured by returning i also to care for the |’ wounded and meet conditions with to Mexico, humanity. PROTECTS MUNICIPAL EMPLOYES : Berkeley, Cal., Jan. 2.—Catching the spirit of the new State work- | men’s compensation law, which has just gone into effect, the ‘city of = Berkeley has created a compensating insurance fund for the city «nployes \\ who sustain disabilities in the per- formance of their duties. This fund, created by ordinance, will receive & tax of one-half cent on each $100 of assessed valuation until it amounts to $10,000. Under the new State law employers throughout California will be held liable for accidental in- juries sustained by their employes while at work. The compensation insurance fund starts with a cash capital of $100,000 to meet possible unusual losses and the State has set aside an additional $70,000 to cover the first year's expenses. JOHNSON'S BOND FORFEITED 9 Chicago, Jan. 2. son, the pugilist, 18 taking things quietly in France at present, there {8 no chance of his appear- ing for trial, which is due today, as Mann act. Johnson is under $16,~ 000 bail and the names appearing upon the bond is that of the late Col. was a close personal friend of the late U. S. Stephen B. Elkins, of West Virginia and Alexander Dowie of Zion City. Col. Baldwin died sud- denly several weeks ago of gas as- phyxiation. ADIAN STEEL TRUST PAYS DIVIDEND Montreal, Jan. 2.—The regular quarterly dividend at the rate of 4 per cent, was distributed by the Do~ minion Steel Corporation today. J. H. Plummer, president of the com= pany, says that orders on the cor« poration’s books are considered al- most up to the regular business, but that trouble has been experienced through delay in receiving shipment instructions from customers. While he admits that for two months busi- ness will probably be slack, Mr, Plummer believes that by spring the | company will be enjoying excellent business. The members of the St. Peters- burg lodge of the order of just closed an exceedingly successful campaign in which thirty-seven l" members were secured, Knights and Ladies’ of Security have ; -. —As Jack John- Matthew S. Baldwin, who |