Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, February 25, 1914, Page 1

W FELL AT | | ANNAH AND U GOLUNBU N0W OF CONSEQUENCE GOERGIA HAS EXPERI- N D IN TWENTY YEARS ans. Montgome.y. Mobile 1l Birmingham Also | Report Snow | v Associated Press.) i, Fely, 28 Winter theast today. Lizht snows | | invad rted thropzhout the sei south s souih- ke H D and their fir | nearly a two and ction. | wWel *hus S vannah, anerienced SHOW - congeauent in Peiween that years nches fell in r north light furries onced. Charleston and Atlan- 1 a light fall. Snow fell in Orleans for the first time since Mobile, Birmingham and also reported light gomery 12 temperature here accom- i by snow. At New Orleans wer gulf points the tempera- vered about freezing and the crippled traffic. Further north- tomperatures are lower. Way- ia., reported twenty-eight s, in some sections on the ina coast twenty degrees was 1 and at Atlanta and Colin- temperature f2I1 o twenty- arly in the day. 0 (By Associated Press.) Orleans, Feb. 25—Snow fell 2hout the Gulf States today. 1. Miss., six inches; at Me- hree inches, and a thin at Natchez. STON'S LARGE TAX SALES Mass., Feb. 237.—Fif- thousand estates within the imits, ranging in value from a dollars to more than half lion, will be sold by the city ting department at auction for unpaid 1912 taxes. Never istory of this city have : been so large a number of 4 tax bills as during the past Some of these estates were ! by the wealthiesg men in and that they have al- eir tax bills to remain un- due to carelessness or ig- f the fact that their prop- mav be sold by the city for the i raxes. The sale is the re- of a campaign that Collector r is waging to keep unpaid il down to a minimum. 7 EAL ESTATE TRANSFERS )i Transfers Furnished by the rity, Abstract & Title Co.) February 24, 1914 N. Raulerson to E. W. P Sheretz to H. K. Olli- K Olliphant to W. P. Sher- to B. C. s Investment Co. in W, Carroll to Hannah M. F. Surrency to W. R. Living- and Realty Co. to Max E. Vier- rida Good Homes Co. to Geone min [ the LAELAND NADE FINE SHOWING AT TAMPA In an interview with Secretary Holworthy this morning, after his return from the Gasparilla Carnival, we learn that Lakeland captured first prize for the best out-of-town flat--a silver cup—and that he had also been unoflicially informed that the prize oftered for t best mi hod had been given to the d EIks. Mr. Holworthy. mind. four previous trips to Fampa in connection with Lak: o l's showing in the parade. went | on the early train yesterday morning and was on the jump every until after after his ival tarting of the parade at 1: vostreniteus work involved in ettiv everything into line to hear | toliments showered on Lake- lar.l from a vorition wl 1 he took al. ngside the float for a | distanee. “Bully tor cland;"” “(iood! thai's fine'™ “Grapefrait, or anzes, strawberries, and well - ecall them peaches and cream;” “Yes, sir,” said a prominent “that's the Lakeland a city of finc public spirit and pro- anoth:r lagly as she took in the two and one- half blocks of Lakeland's represen- tation: “Well. the impudence of Z.akeland to bring such a showing as that to Tampa's Carnival!” Yes, Lakeland once more put herself on the map before from fifty to sixty thousand visitors, many of whom we shall hear from on this account. J. Neilson Lanze, who, in the cos- tume of herald, mounted ou a gaily caparisonou charger, led th.o Lake- land delegation. was followed by the float (one of the largest in the pa- rade ) built by the Southern Decor- ating Co. of New Orleans. Immense figures, mad up of papcr mache, representedd oranges and grapefruit at each corner of the float, sur- mounted in the center, on a mound, by a huge strawberry, beneath which were grouped seven of Lake- land's lovely girls—Misses Rachel (Clonts, Lillian \Weeks, Elizabeth Conner, Vira McRae, Lessie Tram- mell, Ada Padrick and Florence (‘on- ibear—who were chaperoned by Mrs. O. M. Eaton, the charming Tampa man, contribution; from a gressiveness; " and E = = § FE = op) — ; > PUBLISHED IN THE BEST TOWN IN THE BEST PART OF THE BEST STATE BECKER NAY WE DEATH CELL TOMORROW IT IS THOUGHT THAT HE WILL NEVER AGAIN BE BROUGHT TO TRIAL He Says If Released He Will Spend His Days Trying to Run Down Slayers of Rosenthal (By Associated Press) New York, Feb, 25.--Attorneys tor Charles Becker, the former po- granted a trial murder of Herman Rosen- than, planned today to secure Beck- the Sing-Sing feath house tomorrow. The oninion roday that ‘the will never come to trial again. Dis- tidct Attorney Whitman would make no definite announcement, but it is known that he considers it to be futile now to try to convict Beck- er again. There was talk today of Becker's seeking re-instatement on the police toree should he be re- leased . lice Tentenant new for the from er's release is freely expressed (By Associated Press,) New York, Feb. 25.-—Lieutenant Becker said today that if released he would devote his energies to “running down the mep really re- sponsible for the keath of Rosen- than.” He said he thought Harry Vallon fired the fatal shot. ‘‘After I've dont that,” he added, *“I shall be willing to go back to the police force if they want me." AMERIGAN CTIZEN HANGED BY MEXIGANS NEAR HIDALGD (By Associated Press.) d.aredo, Feb. 25.—Official con- firmation of the hanging of ('lements Vergara, an American citizen, by Mexican federals, was received to- wife of our mayor. These were thelday by American Consul Garrett at “peaches and cream' facetiously re- ferred to by an onlooker. All were dressed bewitchinzly in white, half with red sashes, shoes and other trimmings, and the other half in green, Mrs. Eaton wearing yellow, these colors bheing those of the float decoration. The Elks most gallant- 1y contributed one of their parasols to each lady as protection when old Sol would occasionally take a peep at them and who seemed to have a slight zrouch on most of the day. These parasols are held by the ladies as souvenirs of the oc- some casion . Fdilowing band music, and, splendid appearance, received many compliments. Then followed a good representation of Lakeland's Elks with their attractive uniforms and white and purple streamers. They surely made a hit. Last, but not loast: came the fire laddies in their new uniforms, lending a dignity which, wi‘h the bearing of the boys, was very marked and impressive. Lakeland's feature covered a dis- tance of two and one-half blocks in the parade, and the men who walked those six miles doubtless feel as though they are walking vet. One evidence of most thorouzh apprecia tion came from the governor who Jake- fine float furnished presenting a the came which besides land’'s donys, Highlands Co. to R. H. “c . Radford to Lee H. Sam- dloy & Miller to J. W. Sam- V. French to Hattie F. lele Lane to Columbia ker Co. Waukee, Wis., Feb. ni-annual m-eting of acci- 407 health jinsurance men 4 today for a two-day session. " Buding addressed the con- , A sleigh ride is planned; ~ " of those present are from the 87 South and the event will be '8 for them. P. Gilpin to James W. Johns-|ing of pride in Lakeland’s display. Thompson to Verna M. |to Tampa and those who at the head showed a most unmistakeable feel- Too much praise cannot he given of things put the big time through, and we may say the same with re- gard to the members of our own lo- cal committee. As with everything else of a similar nature, the heavy: work in this instance was done by (a very few men who worked almost day and night. It has been worth it .all to Tampa; it has been worth all it cost Lakeland, and we have been assured that when our big cele- bration comes off next January Tam- pa will reciprocate the cordial feel- ing and puhlic-spiriw‘dnflss of our people in doing what we could to co-operate in an enterprise \\‘hfch had for its purpose the spreading abroad of the name and fame, the opportunities, attractions, and good, Nueva, Laredo. The body was still hanging near Hidalgo according to reports. Garrett left immediately for the scene. Vergara was a Texas cattlemanp and owned a ranch along the Rio Grande. ELECTRICIANS OPPOSE IMPORTATIONS New York, Feb. The Amer- ican Institute of Electrical Engi- neers met today for a convention to last three days. This progressive society was organized in 1884 and 7,100 members. competi- numbers over thwart be discussed. now Plans to tion will foreign POLITICS AND POLITICIANS e Southern nearly damage in estimated at The flood California is $5,000,000, 3 The czar of Russia has recently declared himself against drink. Drunkenness has increased to an alarming extent in Russia within re- cent years and Nicholas warns his people that nothing will sooner re- sult in the Aestruction of a nation than for its men to be habitual drinkers. In the future Chicago aldermen who refuse to pledge their opposi- tion to bills inimical to the motiom picture industry, will be able to have their name flashed on the screens in film houses throughout (‘hicago, if a plan proposed at a re- cent meeting of the Amusement Pro- tective Leazue of Illinois is carried out. Hiram W. Johnson, who for a long time was undecided whether to be a candidate for re-elcetion as governor of California or for United States semator, has decided to run azain for governor. Francis J. Hen- ey, the famous prosecutor of big z}af!flrs. will run for the Senate. Pittsburgh is considering the es- tablishment of ‘“manless” saloons sound common-sense reason for liv- ing in matchless South Florida. e e o ey “for women. oUPRENE COURT NIES FRANK INOTHER TRIAL D00MED MAN WILL PROBABLY HAVE TO GIVE UP FIGHT FOR LITE His Counsel Will Again Make an Unusual Plea for a New Trial (1 Associated Press,) Atlanta, Feb, 25 The supreme court of Georgia today refused to arant a rehearing on appeal of Leo M. Frank for a murder of Mary who dis trial for the Phagan. Two jus ented from the ale- cision last week denying a new trial, new tices coneurred in today's decision which was unanimous. It is expected that an extraordinary motion for a new trial will be filed soon. Attorneys for Jamcs Conley, the negro convict- el yesterday as accessory to the mur- der, today gave notice that they would ask for a new trial. PROGRESSIVES AWAKE Oklahoma Okla., Bull Moosers will meet here to- day to plan a campaign of State- wide nature. State (‘hairman Alva McDonald, whe called the meeting, states that such a convention was imperative and all honest men are required to join in a united effort to relieve the unjust levy of taxes and foolish extravagance, for which the present party in power is re- sponsible. 1. 5. MARES SEGOND REQUEST FOR BENTONS BODY (By Associated Press) Feb. 25. Washington, Feb. 25.-—The United States government today made a second request of General Villa for the surrender of the body of William S. Benton. The request followed advices from Chihuahua that Villa would allow disinterment of the body for Benton's widow to view, but would not deliver it to American soil for careful examina- tion. State officials pointed out only medical examination could His- close whether Benton was shot to death with a pistol or executed by a firing squad as Villa says. (By Associated Press) Washington, General Villa’s ofter to allow American officials to inspect the body of William S. Benton on Mexican soil has heen accepted. This, however, will not prevent the United States from making further efforts to secure its removal to Amer- ican soil. British Consul Perceval was instructed today to proceed to Juarez from Galveston. He will be accompanied to the grave by an American army surgeon, and others detailed from the border patrol. g — oE OI LAKELAND, FLORIDA, WEDNESDAY, FEB. 25, 1914, No. 95 -— 300,000 FIRE WHEN FSSEX GARE BURK (By Assoclated Press) Lynn, Mass,, Feb, 25.—One hun- dred automobiles were lost in the fire at the Essex garage here early today. Loss $300,000, One employe i and twelve firemen were injured by an explosion BI0S FOR NEW SCHOOL BUILDING WERE T00 HicH ARCEITECT'S PLANS WILL HAVE TO BE ALTERED AND BIDS is missing serjousl REPUBLICANS MAKE DECLARATIONS REOPENED LATER i 5 Marshall & Sanders Land Contract : S Al for the Addition to the Present of the Republican :-'(:n.v committee, Buxldmg called for a general meeting of the i Aomintittan: H6e o el hee (k. Yesterday ar a meeting of the T 'm county school hoard bids were op- Nt I el tite) il i cued for the coustruction of a new cibls e for tlio. cothing | eaii.|PrhoolShuituingsio bedlocaten i the B N et oy Hibas southern part or this city, and also e tor an addition to the present school building the nomination of Roosevelt for the addition will be awarded to Marshall & Sanders, hid of $12,981 being the low- wt. This will leave some $4,500 to president in 1916 o cortainty . GoniiARt o their REFUBLICANS ACTIVE | Nowalls & 0. Beba, Ldnseaihel 20 f'\]u-ndwl for putting on a new Norwalk MeKinley Club, the loadins roof and otherwise repairing the building now in use. Work on the addition will Legin immediately af- ter the close of schoo!, and it is ex- pected will be deferred until prob- time school reopens, which it is ex- pected will be deferred untli prob- ably the last week in September. All the bids for the new school building were found to be too high, as it is necessary to keep the cost of the building within the neigh- borhood of $20,000. The lowest bids received were those of Logan & Townsend, $23,449; and Marshall & Sanders, $24,784. The board therefore idecided to reject all bids, have certain changes and modifica- tions made in the plans, and re-ad- vertise for bids. Republ 1 orvganization in Huron county, will hold its annual banquet Lhere this evenin The speakers Iwill e Congressman Frank Wills, of the eighth district, and Edward (. Turner, prosecuting attorney of Franklin county, candidate for the Republican nomination for attorney- general. The toastmaster will be Rev. William (ouden, whose father has for vears been the blind chap- lain of the House of Representatives. They are mapping out an active campaign. TODAY'S BIRTHDAY HONORS Ex-Congressman 1. D. Young, Republican, of Beloit. was born on a farm near Pleasantville, Marion Bartow, m;.‘,, p}.h_ 24, 1914, county, lowa; at the age of 6 years,| The board of public instruction with his father's family, moved to| ot in special session in the office and settled upon a farm in Asdams of the superintendent with all mem- county, Towa; educated there in thedheps and the superintendent present common and ‘high schools of theffor the purpose of receiving and op- county; at the age of 15 began|ening the hids for the erecting of a teaching, continuing ten years;|grammar school building on the moved from there with his wife to|south side of the city of Lakeland, Mitchell, Kan.. where he home-|and for the enlargement and im- steaded in 18745 farmed the same|provement of the present school for more than twelve years; studied()uilding on the nonth side of said law while on the farm and in I888)cjtv. A number of bids were re- moved from there to Beloit, where|.aivad, action on same being de- he began and ever since has con- ferred until the next meeting of the tinued in the law; | hoard March 3, served as superintendent of publie It instruction of Mitchell county, Kan- 1876-1878, and reelected the youngest member of the Kansas State Senate, elected for a four-yvear term; the Senate in 1904 to the Sixty-second Congress. the practice of 1914, was moved and seconded that the resignation of H. B. Hamner as assistant principal in Summerlin Institute be accepted and the ap- pointment of R. B. Wilson to fill said vacancy was confirmed. The Muburndale school was grant- ed two additional months of school, same to be paid from their sub-dis- from in 187§; Sas, again elected to and was elected EGG STORAGE PLANT AL- triet fund, READY IN INCUBATION l‘ The matter of disposing of the present school building at Auburn- Editor Evening Telegram: 1 note| ja1. wag referred to the local trus- the articles of Mr. Walker advocat-! ing a public cold storage plant for , ete., in Lakeland. tees for action with power to act. Iu the matter of bids for the school honds to be issued for 2nd in I beg to state a $50,000 corpora- behalt of Special 'I‘ux. School District formed already,| xo 12 for said county, the bids some of Lakeland's best | porafore coming up for considera- men for a large poultry tion and acceptance and after duly and farm, with public cold|.,ngidering said bids, it was moved storage plant in connection. The by J. W. Keen, seconded by E. M majority of the stock has been sub-i %o that the bid of C. H. Coffin. scribed and articles of incorporation | «pjeawy 111., for said bonds be ac: egus tion has been bhacked by business stock INCREASED TELEPHONE RATES Detroit, Mich., Feb. 25.— Learings will be continued today in the application of the Michigan State Telephone Co. to install meas- ured service and to charge rates thereunder that would mean an in- crease in telephone cost to Detroit subscribers. The city does not want to change from flat rates to meas- ured rates for telephone service. SOUTH FLORIDA RURAL LETTER CARRIERS MET The South Florida Rural Letter (arriers’ Association held a very in t resting session in the city hal! on Monday, the 23rd, at 2 p. m. There was a real good attendance; in fact the increase in membership was 100 per cent over the last meet- ing. Through the courtesy of the Cen- ting Carriers were tral Cafe the given a nice dinner. tary of interior, declares that in Ohio the Bull Moosers have refused to go back to the Republicans. “There are some things worse than Democracy and one of them is the organiza(fuu of the Republican par- ty,” says Garfleld. are ready for the press. Any one de- cepted provided that the said C. H siring more information until we Coffin allow accrued interest to the can publish d-tails and names of| 400 of the delivery of the bonds to promoters and shareholders, will the hoand. please address P, 0. box 562, Lake- land A STOUKHOLDER. On motion the board adjourned, C. A. PARKER, Superintendent and Secretary. MEETING OF ILLINOIS COMMITTEES POSTPONED| yoNOR WIFE OF CONSUL On account of the meeting of the (;ood Roads Assoclation tomorrow, the meeting of the officers and com- mittee chairmen of the Tllinois Club has been postponed until Friday af- ternoon when it will be held at 3:30 in the Board of Trade rooms. The finance committee desires to urge any members who have not paid their dues for this year, and" SMALL SHIPPERS PROTEST any who may be eligible for mem- Berlin, Germany, Feb. 25.—The annual meeting of the Women's Club, of which Mrs. Gerard is pres- ident, will be held here today, when Mrs. Robert P. Skinner, wife of the consul general, will be elected first vice president. bership, to see the secretary and Jacksonville, Fla., Feb. 25 — treasurer as soon as possible, so The interstate commerce commis- that the amount of funds available|sion will resume hearings here to- may be kuown day in the case of small shippers SEENS - against the freight rates on wine Murdock clubs are springing up|from California to Atlantic coast all over Kansas and Representative|points. Many small shippers are threatened with extinction because forced to pay for the weight of the barrels in which they ship, while those shipping in tanks escape this charge. Murdock has already set the politi- cal pot to boiling. His friends say it will b2 a hard fight, but they be- he can land the senatorial toga. i