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

THE 1 \AKELAND EVENING TELEGRAM PUBLISHED IN THE BEST TOWN IN THE BEST PART OF THE BEST STATE PROMINENT ALA. JUDGE BURNED MISS ETHEL LEWIS ROSE 10 DEATH TOOAY; NUDGE THOMAS VENTRESS WAS * CREMATED IN FIRE WHICH OCCURRED IN ATTALA as Asleep at the Time of the Fire; Geo. L. Cox Was Also Se riously Burned (By Associated Press) Attala, Ala., Feb. 2.—Judge Thomas Ventress, prominent in Ala- bama politics, was ourned to death parly today when fire destroyed the wouse in which he was sleeping here, nd George L. Cox is in a serious ondition as the result of burns and pther injuries in the fire. FRANITEWARE MILLS RESUMED Granite City, Il1., Feb. 2.—The ranite City Rolling Mills, National nameling and Stamping Company, ommonwealth Steel Co., American Bteel Foundry Co. and Corn Prod- pcts Refining Co., which have been [dle, will resume full time operation joday. They emplsy 9,000 men. NITED SOCIETY THIRTY- THREE YEARS OLD Los Angeles, Cal.. Feb. 2.—Pur- juant to the suggestion of Rev. ancis E. Clark, of the United So- ety, in recognition of its thirty- third year of activity today, in many pctions of the country this week has een set aside for revival meetings. 8 INSPECTING WYOMING SOLDIERS (‘heyenne. Wyo., Feb. 2.—Regu- ' army officers today began an in- Pection of the militia of this State. fbe inspection will last throughout Be month and much attention will ) given to sanitary regulations. 'REPORT ON LABOR TROUBLES Washington, Feb. 2.-—The re- rt on a nation-wide investigation fito the recent labor troubles will made by the federal agents to the féderal commission on industrial re- tions today. The agents have been Patetson, Lawrence, Mass., Los ngeles and many other points gath- ing information. OREIGN TROOPS ARE OROERED WITHORAWN Associated Press) Port-Au-Prince, Feb. 2.—A de- mand for the withdrawal of the yerman and American blue jackets rom the Haitian capital was made cday by the citizens’ committee of public safety. The request was pre- gented to the members of the foreign iplomatic corps. The committee was formed immediately after the flight of the president. Today, they [pointed out, the city is quiet and here is no occasion for the pres- nce of foreign troups. (By STANDARD OIL BOWS TO LAW San Francisco, Feb. 2.—The Standard Oil Company ef California oday offered to stockholders of rec- rd 45,184 shares of treasury stock [Each stockholder is permitted to sub- gcribe in proportion to his holdings. he plan was first submitted to the ‘tate aithorities to get their approv- 1. In bowing to the will of the pec- le and submitting its new financial hilan to the State Railroad Commis- gion for its approval, the Standard Dil Company of California sprung a ig sensation in the local financial orld. In fact, California street as not yet recovered from its sur- rise. BIBLE CONFERENCES IN EAST Washington, Feb. 2.—A series of fix-day Bible conferences in the eading cities of the country was be- fun here today. Secretary Bry- pn, Rev. C. Dickey, head of thei Vinona conference, and other prom- nent churchmen will take part. o~ : S. Miss Rose, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Wickliffe Rose of Washington, is one of the season’s attractive debutantes. The family formerly lived in Nash- ville, Tenn. 0 LAKELAND MEN IN JAIL AT TAMPA Tepmpa, Feb, 2.—Five Lakeland men, G. C. Phillips, H. W. Cox, L. H. Turner, F. J. Everett and J. R. Henry are held in jail here pending an investigation of an automobile accident which occurred Saturday night at Six Mile Creek, in which the Lakeland men are alleged to have been participants. The party mentioned above, with three others, who escaped and whose identity was not learned, were com- ing to the city from Lakeland in a Ford car, and when Six Mile Creek was reached they in some way came up on a buggy driven by Mrs., Up- ton, of this city.and her little daugh- ter. In some way they ran into the buggy and as a result the machine v/as ditched and badly smashed up and the lady in the buggy was in- jured, although today she is im- proved and on the road to recovery. The driver of the car made a swift get-away, with two others in the car but five of the men are now in jail awaiting trial, whic. will prob- ably be held tomorrow. FAR\{ERS' DAUGI{TEBS TO STUDY ECONOMY Madison, Wis., Feb. 2.—Under the tutelage of the women of Wis- consin, the younger generation is to- ‘day being instructed in home eco- nomies in a practical way. This week, in addition to household econ- omy, there will be a special course in agriculture and with particular attention being paid to efficiency in creamery and cheese production. EXPRESS RATES 17 PER CENT LOWER Washington, Feb. 2.—By the terms of the recent intersiate com- merce order, the new express rates, which went into effect today, will be approximately 17 per cent lower than heretofore. The express com- panies report a reduction of over 25 per cent in their volume of business since the introduction of the parcel post. The new express rates are, in many instances lower than those on the parcel post, and mean direct competition. The express companics Lave in the last few months been very solicitous for new business, as contrasted with their independent “‘come-to-us” policy heretofore ob- served. ANOTEER STANDARD OIL BONUS Indianapolis, Feb. 2—The Stand- ard Oil Company of Indiana closed its books today pending the payment of its regular quarterly 3 per cent dividend on the 28th. This dividend will be accompanied by an extra div- idend of 4 per cent. At the last quarter the extra dividend was 9 per cent. LAKELAND, FLORIDA, MONDAY, FEB. 2, 1914, alkTE BANK AT HAZELHURST, GA. “FALED TODAY INSTITUTION IS NOW IN THE HANDS OF THE STATE BANK EXAMINER Bank Organized Three Years Ago With a Capital Stock of Fifteen Thousand Dollars (By Associated Press) Hazelhurst, Ga., Feb. 2.—The Farmers' State Bank of Hazelhurst tailed to open its doors this morning and is in the hands of the State ex- ominer. It was organized three years ago with a capital stock of $15,000. HUNDREDS OF MOORS KILLED IN BATTLE LAST FRIDAY (By Associated Press) Tutuan, Morocco, Feb. 2.—Hun- dreds of Moorish tribesmen were killed and wounded in a battle last Friday with Spanish troops near Denisalem. The Spanish loss was twenty-six killed and 120 wounded. The tribesmen had taken up a strong position in the mountains, but after an all-day fight were forced to re- treat. CANADA REDUCES EXPRESS RATES Ottawa, Ont., Feb. —The new schedule of express rates promulgat- ed by the railway commission, which becamf operative today, pro- vides as follgws: Where the rates per 100 pounds are 90 cents, the reduc- tions in the present minimim charges are: 2-1b parcels, 5 cents8} 3 1bs, 15 cents; 4 lbs, 20 cents; 5 1bs, 156 cents; 6 and 7 1bs, 23 cents. The reductions on the longer hauls are slightly less. 9 CHARGES OF REBATES TO BE INVESTIGATED (By Assoclated Press.) Washington, Feb. 2.—The senate today requested the interstate com- n.erce commission to investigate the charge that rebates had been re- ceived from railroads by the United States Steel Corporation in a resolu- tion offered by Senator Norris. The resolution displaced that of Senator Lane of the interstate commerce committee, A ‘quartette of ladies, each one of whom is a soloist of rare sweetness of voice. Thus instead of having a soloist the first of the Chautauqua Agsembly will enjoy the pleasure of four soloists in the various range of voice pleasing to each hearer. Com- bined they form a quartette whose “sweet, mellow voices blend like a 400 WORKIN WOMEN MARCH DNWHITE HOUGE ASKED PRESKDENT TO FAVOR CREATION OF HOUSE COMMIT- TEE ON SUFFRAGE He Sympathized With Them But Could Take No Official Stand in the Matter, Me Said (By Associated Press) Washington, Feb. 2.—Four hun- dred working women today appealed to President Wilson to favor the cre- tion of a House committee on wom- an suffrage. The marched on the White House after a mass meeting at the city library and were clad in frocks representative of their oc- cupations. The president told them he personally favored the creation of such a committee, but was not at liberty to take an official stand on the subject. He said he could only act as a party leader after the prop- osition had met organized considera- tion by the party. The spokesman for the women were Miss Marguer- ite Minchey, laundry worker of New York, and Miss Rose Winslow, of Pennsylvania, a weaver. DEFAULTING CASHIER'S HEARING Jamestown, N. Y., Feb. 2.—Ed- ward Morgan, the defaulting cash- ier of the First National bank, who was arrested in Cleveland and re- turned to the county jail in May- ville, will have a hearing today,' when the grand jury meets and| Miss Mary Fulton Stuart {8 the handsome daughter of the new gov- ernor of Virginia and Mrs. Henry C. Stuart. She is only sixteen years old and is at present attending school in Washington. COTTON YARN DIVIDENDS Boston, Feb. 2.—The regular quarterly dividend on New England 'Cotton Yarn, preferred, of 11-2 per cent, was paid today. 0 ACTION YE THEE N HONROE DISSTE (By Associated Press.) brings in an indictment. was offered bail, which his attorney refused. He is extremely nervous and on the verge of| a physical breakdown. CONFEDERATE VETERANS MEET Gainesville, Fla., Feb. 2.—The Stonewall camp of the Confederate veterans met here today to comsider plans for raising money to meet the State’s requirement in order to se- cure State aid of $1,200 toward the construction of a monument to the women of the Confederacy. The Sons of Confederate Veterans were asked to meet with the veterans who ap- pealed to them in a resolution say- ing: ““We need your comforting in fiuence; we need your aid in our de- clining days.” perfect instrument.” Their music| posseses a wealth of harmony, rinh~} ness of tone and volume seldom equalled by any company of its kind | They will give the opening concert, of the Chautauqua Thursday even-| ing, Feb. 12, and remain with us for four days. Will give the sacred music for Sunday mass meeting. Morgan i Washington, Feb. 2.-—The House marine committee has decided that it will not take action in the Mon- roe sea disaster case until the steam- boat inspection service reported the chsult of its investigation. Repre- sentative Manahan of Minnesota to- Cay tried to have an inquiry author- ized . $1,000,000 FOR TEXAS COUNTY ROADS 9 a. Houston, Tex., Feb. —The final payments on bonds to the amount of $1,000,000, recently au- thorizel by the voters of Harris county for road building, were made today. They bear interest at 4 3-4 per cent. The roads most traversed will be selected by the school trus- tees for first attention. REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS Furnished by the Southern Realty & Abstract Co , Bartow, Florida | | | | | | i Saturday, Jan. 31, 1914. Sessoms Investment Co. to M. T. !'Daley . | Sessoms Investment Co. IA. Flanagan. Sessoms Investment |A. Flanagan. [ Sessoms Investment Co. | Moger. Lake Region Game and Fish pre. to J. F. Cannon. ! J. H. Rushing to Georgia Hollo- way. to Jas. (‘o to Jas. to E. L. Joe Peeples to Thomas Mizele. J. H. Kirkland to R. F. Lucas. S. R. Clark to D. C. Duke. C. M. Hart to Lewis Godwin. Sessoms Investment Co. to D. W, | Stokes. T. W. Stone to E. L. James Lee et al to M. Dersch. M. A. Dewey to A. I. Shaver. Florida Development Co. to J. Lohr. ¥ B Morgan. E. Speth to Haring & Bogert B. Speth to Haring & Bogert M s B, D: N. w. P Pipkin. W, M, Wi D Pipkin to A. Herbart. Pipkin to A. Herbart. Pipkin to A. Herbart. Pipkin to A. Herbart. Pipkin to A. Herbart. Hallam & Co. to f.. N Grigsby to L.. N. Pipkin. Pipkin to A. Herbert, McRae to Robert Bryant. W. D. McRae to Robert Bryant G. F. Bellamy to W. H. Lewis. Laura Seabron to T. H. Stephens BIEN 0P BY FNTOR PINDE ILLINOIS EDITOR TURNED DOWN HIGH POSITION IN LETTER TO PRESIDENT MADE PUBLIC Controversy Over His Confirmation Was the Reason for His Declina- tion, He Declared (By Associated Press) Washington, Feb. 2.—Henry M. Pindell, of Peoria, Ill., rceently rominated and confirmed as ambas- sador to Russia, has declined the post. His letter of declination was made public at the White House to- day in which he said he felt he ought not to accept as the controv- ersy over his confirmation might be misunderstood abroad. The presi- dent in a letter of regret, accepted the declination. The controversy over Pindell's confirmation arose over what purported to be a letter to lim from Senator Lewis offering him important diplomatic missions in various parts of Europe after he had served one year as ambassador at St. Petersburg. Lewis declared the letter a forgery. NORTH DAKOTA CORN CONVENTION Grand Forks, N. D., Feb. 2. The annual mid-winter corn and clover convention opened here today for one week. Samples will be se- lected as the founidation of a strain of corn perfectly adapted to North Dakota for the purpose of making this crop as safe to raise and'sure to mature as any other. A section of the program will be devoted to alfalfa and experts are here to ex- plain just how to grow it in North Daketa, and practical farmers have volunteered to be present and relate their experiences. In the matter of live stock, the care in raising of the same will be taken up systematical~ ly, considering feed, shelter bal- anced rations for various purposes, types of building, arrangements for feeding and a variety of other topics in connection therewith. RADIUN TREATHENT INPROVES BRENER (By Associated Press) Feb, Representa- New Jersey, is tak- atment here and is re- better today. His is in constant at- bedside, Baltimore, tive Bremer of ing radium tre 9 much William at his ported brothey tendance FLORIDA POSTMASTER JAILED FOR EMBEZZLEMENT Pensacola, Jan. 31.—William A, Jernigan, former postmaster at Deer- land, Walton county, Fla., was giv- en a preliminary hearing before the United tSates commissioner, Jerry J. Sullivan, Jr., yesterday and was held for the federal grand jury on the charge of having defaulted with government money to the amount of $1,633.76 when he was postmaster at Deerland. In default of a two- thousand dollar bond he was placed in jail here, Jernigan was brought to Pensacola Tuesday by Deputy Marshal John Griffith who went to Deerland to arrest the prisoner. New York's children are dying for want of proper attention in the in: stitutions built and maintained for their care. Maintained? Surely| Maintained how? God knows_ New York has more money, it is said. than any other place in America. Yet its children are reported to be dying from lack of care. The hos- pitals are too full to give them prop- er attention and the other city in- | stitutions are crowded to the doors. | There is not a single up-to-date hos | pital in New York City for children, Dr. Ruel A. Benson, of the staff of |the Metropolitan, has called the at- tention of several prominent citi- zens of the city to conditions and he hopes by agitating the subject to have the board of estimate report |favorably on a new building in which children may be treated on Dlackwel's Island before the end of the year.